Tech Lead Coaching Network

Hey Tech Leads, We're continuing our conversation on having an impact as a tech lead. This week we're focused on how to have an impact on the team. On Friday we'll talk about having an impact on technology. NEW! The podcast is still a place where we can think through some thoughts and be sketchy about stuff. It’s full of hyperbole, half complete thoughts, and other errata. The more polished stuff will be available—same day—on my Substack! FREE! michaelrice.substack.com SEGMENTS- 0:05 - Intro

Tech leads!  This week we're talking about why focusing on your tech lead IMPACT is so important. Today, we're introducing the topic. On Wednesday and Friday we'll talk about how to have more impact with your team and your technology, respectively. For more about this week's plan read about it on dev.to: https://dev.to/michaelrice/tech-lead-squad-what-s-on-tap-this-week-10-28-1oci Also, I mentioned a Forbes post in today's episode. Here it is: https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbescoachescouncil/2017/10/16/what-is-your-impact/#30704efd6f35 NEW! The podcast is still a place where we can think through some thoughts and be sketchy about stuff. It’s full of hyperbole, half complete thoughts, and other errata. The more polished stuff will be available—same day—on my Substack! FREE! michaelrice.substack.com SEGMENTS- 0:05 - Intro

Hey Tech Leads, We're building on what we talked about on Monday. The question for today is how do you see your job? Do you see yourself as reacting or leading, and how can you change it? Also, this week we talked about some articles I read recently. Here are the links: Charity Majors - Service Level Objectives Randy Shoup - High performance remote teams Keavy McMinn - Thriving on the Technical Leadership Path NEW! The podcast is still a place where we can think through some thoughts and be sketchy about stuff. It’s full of hyperbole, half complete thoughts, and other errata. The more polished stuff will be available—same day—on my Substack! FREE! michaelrice.substack.com SEGMENTS- 0:05 - Intro

Hey Tech Leads, This week we're going to build on what we started last week. The question is, how can you start seeing yourself as a leader. For real: what's the transition you need to go through? NEW! The podcast is still a place where we can think through some thoughts and be sketchy about stuff. It’s full of hyperbole, half complete thoughts, and other errata. The more polished stuff will be available—same day—on my Substack! FREE! michaelrice.substack.com SEGMENTS- 0:05 - Intro

Hey Tech Leads, Wrapping up this Atomic Habits (a book by James Clear) journey we're on this week.  NEW! The podcast is still a place where we can think through some thoughts and be sketchy about stuff. It’s full of hyperbole, half complete thoughts, and other errata. The more polished stuff will be available—same day—on my Substack! FREE! michaelrice.substack.com SEGMENTS- 0:05 - Intro

Hey Tech Leads, I'm still on this Atomic Habits thing (a book by James Clear). Today's thought it that all you need to do is get 1% better today. And then tomorrow. And the day after that. At the end of the year, you're going to be unstoppable! NEW! The podcast is still a place where we can think through some thoughts and be sketchy about stuff. It’s full of hyperbole, half complete thoughts, and other errata. The more polished stuff will be available—same day—on my Substack! FREE! michaelrice.substack.com  SEGMENTS- 0:05 - Intro

Hey Tech Leads, Today's question comes from Atomic Habits by James Clear: are you clinging to your self identity as a software engineer or individual contributor? Is it holding you back?? NEW! The podcast is still a place where we can think through some thoughts and be sketchy about stuff. It’s full of hyperbole, half complete thoughts, and other errata. The more polished stuff will be available—same day—on my Substack! AND NOW IT'S FREE! michaelrice.substack.com Used to be ($7/month). SEGMENTS- 0:05 - Intro

Hey Tech Leads, Let's wrap up a week on exploring influence as a tech lead. We talked about the Four Core, Prof. Cialdini's book, Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion, (here), and some idea from John C. Maxwell. Let me know how it's going, tech leads!! Remember: the new structure of the podcast is to be a place where we can think through some thoughts and be sketchy about stuff. It’s full of hyperbole, half complete thoughts, and other errata. The more polished stuff will be available—same day—on my Substact! Only $7 per month: michaelrice.substack.com SEGMENTS- 0:05 - Intro

Hey Tech Leads, Let's talk about the famous Prof. Cialdini's six persuasion/influence short cuts and how they apply to tech leads. Prof. Cialdini's book, Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion, is available here. Remember: the new structure of the podcast is to be a place where we can think through some thoughts and be sketchy about stuff. It’s full of hyperbole, half complete thoughts, and other errata. The more polished stuff will be available—same day—on my Substact! Only $7 per month: michaelrice.substack.com SEGMENTS- 0:05 - Intro

Hey Tech Leads, Let's get back to first principles about leadership.  John Maxwell says, roughly, that leadership is followership and followership comes from influence. Thus, leadership is followership. We're going to focus on it this week! Remember: the new structure of the podcast is to be a place where we can think through some thoughts and be sketchy about stuff. It’s full of hyperbole, half complete thoughts, and other errata. The more polished stuff will be available—same day—on my Substact! Only $7 per month: michaelrice.substack.com SEGMENTS- 0:05 - Intro

Hey Tech Leads, Hiring is a topic I've stayed away from for a long time. We're focusing on it this week though.  Today, I'm proposing what I think will be a workable model for you on your next interview or hiring process. Really want to know what you think of it. Remember: the new structure of the podcast is to be a place where we can think through some thoughts and be sketchy about stuff. It’s full of hyperbole, half complete thoughts, and other errata. The more polished stuff will be available—same day—on my Substact! Only $7 per month: michaelrice.substack.com SEGMENTS- 0:05 - Intro

Hey Tech Leads, Hiring is a topic I've stayed away from for a long time. This week, let's try to come up with some kind of workable model for hiring as a tech lead that gives you certainty, clarity, and confidence when hiring as a tech lead! Remember: the new structure of the podcast is to be a place where we can think through some thoughts and be sketchy about stuff. It’s full of hyperbole, half complete thoughts, and other errata. The more polished stuff will be available—same day—on my Substact! Only $7 per month: michaelrice.substack.com SEGMENTS- 0:05 - Intro

Hey Tech Leads, Let's wrap up our week long discussion on intention with some specifics. It's been our squishiest and longest topic, so thanks for toughing it out tech leads. It's Friday: FINISH STRONG!  Remember: the new structure of the podcast is to be a place where we can think through some thoughts and be sketchy about stuff. It’s full of hyperbole, half complete thoughts, and other errata. The more polished stuff will be available—same day—on my Substact! Only $7 per month: michaelrice.substack.com SEGMENTS- 0:05 - Intro

Hey Tech Leads, Let's continue our conversation about intentions. In today's episode, we build on Monday's intro to give an example of how to apply intentions as a tech lead to a hypothetical. We're half way to Friday, tech leads!  And this podcast is exactly half a century! *Remember*: the new structure of the podcast is to be a place where we can think through some thoughts and be sketchy about stuff. It’s full of hyperbole, half complete thoughts, and other errata. The more polished stuff will be available—same day—on my Substact! Only $7 per month: michaelrice.substack.com JOIN NOW! SEGMENTS- 0:05 - Intro

Hey Tech Leads, I’m starting a new job on Tuesday! So top of mind this week is getting things started and shifting your focus from goals to intentions. *Remember*: the new structure of the podcast is to be a place where we can think through some thoughts and be sketchy about stuff. It’s full of hyperbole, half complete thoughts, and other errata. The more polished stuff will be available—same day—on my Substact! Only $7 per month: michaelrice.substack.com JOIN NOW! SEGMENTS- 0:05 - Intro