Technically Leadership
Latest Episodes
TL008: How to Hire Top Performers
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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