Technically Leadership

Technically Leadership


Latest Episodes

TL008: How to Hire Top Performers
November 21, 2024

Hiring is never an easy process. On todays show, guest Brian Hogan and host Laura Santamaria explore the intricacies of hiring top performers in the tech industry. Brian talks about how to set up a

TL007: Hot Takes on Technical Leadership
November 07, 2024

Everyone has their own hot take or bit of wisdom to share regarding technical leadership. Today, host Laura Santamaria weaves these insights on communication, collaboration, decision making and

TL006: From Blame to Empowerment: Changing Team Culture in Tech
October 24, 2024

Leadership has a huge impact on an organizations culture, including tech teams. On the positive side, leaders can foster healthy, productive environments. On the negative side, they can build h

TL005: Navigating the Practical and Emotional Challenges of Tech Layoffs
October 10, 2024

Layoffs are a sensitive topic in the tech industry. Host Laura Santamaria discusses the emotional and practical impacts on employees and leaders. She also covers the signs of potential layoffs, and

TL004: Fostering Psychological Safety for Tech Teams
September 26, 2024

The concept of psychological safety originated from research on surgical teams. Psychological safety is essential as it allows team members to voice concerns without fear of retaliation. As a

TL003: Leveling Up Your Team’s Skills
September 13, 2024

IT work requires ongoing training and skills development. Laura Santamaria and guest Scott Robohn discuss strategies for leveling up your team to ensure they have the skills they need. Laura and

TL002: The Philosophical Roots of Leadership
August 29, 2024

On this episode of Technically Leadership, we talk about the philosophical underpinnings of leadership. We discuss what it means to hold and drive a vision for a technical organization, how to build

TL001: The Line Between Management and IC Leadership
July 25, 2024

This first episode of Technically Leadership explores distinctions and commonalities between the management track and the staff engineer track with guests Nick Silkey and Martin Smith. Our guests

TL000: Announcing Technically Leadership, a New Podcast for the Next Phase of Your Career
July 17, 2024

Technically Leadership is a brand new podcast on the Packet Pushers network. Host Laura Santamaria explores leadership in the tech industry, with conversations and insights to help you development