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Learn how to develop the best possible relationship with your manager to ensure success and visibility for you and your team.
5 minsInfluencing influencers: Powerful strategies to scale your impact at work
6 mins4 ways to think like a boss and boost staff+ impact
5 minsHow to make hard choices as an engineering leader
8 minsHow to lead without authority
7 mins4 mental models for more effective engineering leadership
4 mins6 ways to effectively lead software engineering managers
Bringing your whole (strategic) self to work
7 minsPresent technical information using a storytelling framework
4 minsHow to keep up with tech trends and upskill sustainably
7 minsHow to keep up with tech trends and upskill sustainably
7 minsHow non-compete agreements impact engineers
5 minsHow to lead individuals with advanced technical expertise
6 minsHow to embrace the never-ending leadership journey
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Cultivating a culture of learning
4 minsHow to develop your skill set for the AI era
6 minsUnderstanding stock options and RSUs as an engineer
10 minsThe reality of being a director of engineering
7 minsIt’s time to take emotional intelligence more seriously
3 mins10 essential books for new software engineering managers
6 minsTech layoffs are making things worse for women in leadership
5 minsHow to manage mental health in the tech industry
10 minsFinding the right distance as a manager
5 mins3 scenarios when you should ask for help
5 minsWhat engineering managers need to know for 2024
10 minsHow to be the best servant leader for your team
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4 free engineering slides that win over boardrooms
4 minsCONTENT SPONSORED by APOLLO
Adapting your leadership for a downturn
5 minsHow to communicate a decision you disagree with
10 minsBolstering your toolbox as an engineering manager
6 minsHow to determine if a company is right for you
7 minsAsk Mathias: How do I delegate my work when I don’t have enough time?
5 minsThe unexpected learnings of a first-time tech lead
8 minsBecoming a force multiplier by influencing without seniority
8 mins3 ways to use generative AI for engineering management
7 minsTech is changing, engineering management is not
2 minsThe reality of being a VP of Engineering
8 minsWhat do we mean by Staff+?
10 minsKnowing when it's time to leave your job
5 minsA leader’s guide to effective time management
8 minsStrategies for managing being overwhelmed
7 minsFostering a skip-level manager relationship
4 minsWhat is a tech lead? First among equals on a developer team
8 minsMaximizing your impact when moving into a leadership role
6 minsGoing from staff engineer to engineering manager
9 minsUsing leave to cultivate autonomy in your team
5 minsLeadDev editor’s picks: July 2023
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9 ways to build technical depth, fast
6 minsSetting boundaries when you’re overworked
6 minsCan platform engineering help you do more with less?
9 minsAn introvert’s guide to engineering management
7 minsLeadDev editor’s picks: May 2023
3 minsBreaking down different software tester roles
8 minsA diverse career can help you be a better leader
10 minsHow to make performance reviews more productive
6 minsHow leaders can better prioritize personal to-dos
5 minsThe career progression of a software tester
8 minsLeadDev editor’s picks: April 2023
3 minsBeing a highly sensitive engineering leader during uncertain times
8 minsBecoming a more self-directing Staff+ individual contributor
10 minsThree skills to develop before becoming an engineering leader
7 minsWant to stay technical as a manager? Stay curious
6 minsExercising foresight as an engineering leader
5 minsThree ways to develop contextual awareness as a leader
4 minsLearning to enjoy the career progression journey
6 minsDemystifying managing managers
6 minsLeadDev editor’s picks: January 2023
2 minsYou’re not lacking passion, you’re lacking energy
7 minsYour 30-60-90-day plan as a new manager
6 minsWhat is an engineering manager? Taking the step up
11 minsHow to survive the tech layoffs storm
6 minsFour ways to protect yourself from burnout
5 minsWhat UK engineering managers can expect to earn in 2022
2 minsCONTENT SPONSORED by CHOCO
Five things I wish I knew before becoming an engineering manager
5 minsHow to find and become a great engineering mentor
10 minsLeadDev editor’s picks: October 2022
3 minsCONTENT SPONSORED by CASH APP
What to expect when transitioning from IC to engineering manager
7 minsThe surprisingly high cost of multitasking (and how to avoid it)
6 minsThe leader’s journal: Become an inspiring leader in ten minutes a day
7 minsLeadDev editor’s picks: September 2022
5 minsIs a project management career right for you?
11 minsA CTO’s guide to code-switching: How to tailor your messages to your audience
10 minsThree proven strategies for presenting to busy people (like your boss!)
10 minsEngineering manager or individual contributor: Which path is right for you?
7 minsLeadDev editor’s picks: August 2022
5 minsHow to navigate organizational changes
10 minsThe secret to getting to the Staff+ level? Leverage.
15 minsEverything you need to know when transitioning from IC to manager
7 minsCONTENT SPONSORED by TWITTER
Eight things you need to know when moving from a startup to an established tech company
12 minsCONTENT SPONSORED by CODE CLIMATE
How to manage up in your team: Six steps for success
8 minsWhy you should be a mentor (yes, even you!)
6 minsHow to gather helpful insight from your peers
9 minsCONTENT SPONSORED by HIRED
Four things you need to know from 'Setting yourself up for success as a remote candidate'
4 minsBuilding bridges with difficult co-workers
13 minsGetting credit for invisible work at the Staff+ level
10 minsCONTENT SPONSORED by HIRED
How to stand out behind the screen: A guide for remote candidates
11 minsCONTENT SPONSORED by HIRED
How to maximize your job offer as a remote engineer
13 minsCONTENT SPONSORED by HIRED
What top companies are looking for in a great remote technical interview
10 minsWant to become a mentee? Follow these five steps.
6 minsChanging jobs during pregnancy: Secrets to success
8 minsGrow your influence with the art of diplomacy
7 minsFive valuable lessons for a new tech lead
12minsSecrets to securing speaking engagements
5 minsCONTENT SPONSORED by HIRED
Learnings from 'Navigating the engineering job market'
5 minsDelegation 202: Finding the right people and setting them up for success
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Finding the right engineering role for you
10 minsCONTENT SPONSORED by HIRED
The art of interviewing your future company
19 minsCONTENT SPONSORED by HASHICORP
Reimagining servant leadership
11 minsHow to level up as a programmer
20 minsCONTENT SPONSORED by HIRED
Digging into the details of your next engineering role
12 minsHow to expand your scope as a Staff+ engineer
24 minsCONTENT SPONSORED by HIRED
The Great Resignation: How to leverage this moment in your job search
8 minsCareer development for engineering managers
9 minsLeading engineers when you aren't one yourself
6 minsDealing with FOMO as an engineering leader
5 minsThe night the lights went out in Texas
10 minsBecoming an engineering manager: autonomy equals responsibility
9 minsEmpathy: the key to effective verbal communication
7 minsHow to avoid the growing pains of communicating at scale
9 minsCreating an early career plan that grows as you do
4 minsCommon management failures in developing individual contributors
6 minsDon't let miscommunications derail your projects
5 minsFour areas of focus for successful technical leaders
5 minsHow to write communication guidelines – and live by them
8 minsThree habits to thrive in your first engineering leadership role
6 minsThe invisible song of engineering leadership
4 mins'It’s been a tough week': managing mental health in the workplace
7 minsNavigating conflict between management styles
6 minsCONTENT SPONSORED by TARGET
Bootstrapping a culture of learning in five minutes a day
6 minsCONTENT SPONSORED by TARGET
How to build your learning culture
8 minsFrom open source to ethical source
Learnings from my first 90 days as an engineering manager
9 minsCONTENT SPONSORED by TWITTER
On being Latinx and an Engineering Leader in the United States
5 minsSoftware freedom vs human freedom
7 minsHow to be a sponsor when you're a developer
6 minsThe parable of the locksmith
6 minsLearning to love meta productivity
7 minsNot all engineering leaders are engineering managers
8 minsThe myths and traps of "managing up"
9 minsLessons from flying for engineering leadership
24 minsNavigating friction in your engineering team
29 minsThe reality of being a Principal Engineer
6 minsFundamentals of leadership development for high-performers
11 minsFrom individual contributor to manager, and back again
6 minsEngineering manager archetypes and career paths
15 minsHow to better budget your time using the $10 method
5 mins6 questions to ask yourself before applying to that job
9 minsOwn your career with a personal development plan
5 minsAre UK developers too risk averse?
5 minsWho are technical program managers? Force multipliers for engineering teams
5 minsHow to avoid complacency after success
5 mins4 essential skills for navigating workplace pressures
8 minsHow to communicate with an executive audience
5 minsCan we cure imposter syndrome in tech?
5 minsHow to set boundaries and stop people pleasing at work
11 mins6 managing up techniques for senior ICs
8 minsHow to build trust as a new engineering manager
4 minsHow to lead senior engineers as a new manager
6 minsHow engineering leaders can write better proposals
7 minsCONTENT SPONSORED by APOLLO
The 4 steps to leading through a downturn
5 minsWhy being laid off can help you be a better manager
4 minsHow tech leads can manage projects effectively
7 minsLeadDev editor’s picks: October 2023
2 minsProfessional growth based on personal passions
7 minsLeadDev editor’s picks: September 2023
2 mins3 goals to work towards when starting a new Staff+ role
7 minsThe reality of being an engineering fellow
5 minsAnswering some common engineering leadership questions
9 minsWhat is a staff engineering manager and how can you become one?
7 minsLeadDev editor’s picks: June 2023
2 minsLeading as the most experienced engineer in the room
7 minsHow to better organize your time as a new engineering manager
5 minsWhat is a software architect? Someone with an eye on the big picture
7 minsHow to return to work after parental leave
9 minsLessons learned from managing managers
3 minsValues: The runbook for leadership
6 minsGoal planning for the new year and beyond
6 minsHow to be an ethical engineering leader
8 minsWhat makes an effective software engineer?
9 minsThe three steps to take after you’ve been laid off
6 minsWhat US engineering managers can expect to earn in 2023
2 minsLeadDev editor’s picks: November 2022
2 minsWhy impatience is a virtue in engineering leaders
4 minsHow becoming a parent accelerated my path to staff engineer
6 minsWhat is a vice president of engineering?
11 minsThree ways to make time for reflection as an engineering leader
9 minsA tech lead’s guide to effective communication
11 minsWhy your path to engineering management doesn’t have to be traditional
12 minsHow to get helpful, actionable feedback from your colleagues
10 minsFive must-reads for Staff+ engineers
5 minsHow to lead when you’re going through a personal crisis
8 minsHow to grow your impact beyond your team
8 minsTo code or not to code: What's the right balance for Staff+ engineers?
10 minsCONTENT SPONSORED by AUTOMATTIC
How coaching can help you become a better leader
10 minsSeven must-reads for women in tech
4 minsHow to set healthy boundaries with your work
7 minsWriting matters: How to improve your written communication skills
7 minsHow to nail your next salary negotiation
7 minsTransferring your manager skills when returning to the individual contributor track
12 minsCONTENT SPONSORED by HIRED
How to negotiate a salary offer
8 minsCONTENT SPONSORED by PEPSICO
Why being a mentor benefits you too
14 minsDon’t stall your burnout recovery
8 minsWhat linguistics can teach us about building software with distributed teams
10 minsWhen, why, and how to stop coding as your day job
10 minsWhat blocks you from listening?
6 minsYou're not just a manager, you're also a boss
18 minsHow to become involved in your technical community
4 minsMentor, coach, sponsor: a guide to developing engineers
10 minsTaking a thoughtful approach to the job search process
9 minsHow to uncover leadership opportunities
9 minsCONTENT SPONSORED by WORK & CO