The Tech Lead Coaching Podcast from Michael Rice

The Tech Lead Coaching Podcast from Michael Rice

By Michael Rice

Being a tech lead, hands on engineering manager, or startup CTO is a huge challenge. My goal is to give you clarity, certainty, and confidence in the role. Let's get started 🎧 ✅
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No. 79 - Connect the work with your team's motivations tech leads!

The Tech Lead Coaching Podcast from Michael RiceDec 16, 2019
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No. 86 - How are you in the tech lead role?

No. 86 - How are you in the tech lead role?

Hey Tech Leads,

A pretty odd episode for you this morning tech leads. Super curious to know how you got in the role, what you're going to when you boot up in the morning, and what you're looking for. Wish you and I could have done this one 1:1 over coffee.

I mentioned a survey in today's episode. I'll post it at https://techleadcoaching.com/survey. Seriously: really want to know who you are!

Remember, these are raw, hot take style episodes. For the better, more refined content, subscribe to the mailing list!

This is just me sharing some ideas with you. Got something you want me to cover or something I could do better? Drop me an email! michael@techleadcoaching.com!!

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  • 0:05 - Intro đź‘‹
  • 1:04 - Our topic of the day: how are you in the role?
  • 9:31 - Thank YOU for listening!

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Mar 09, 202010:57
No. 85 - Tech leads: Track. Adjust. It's tech leadership in motion!

No. 85 - Tech leads: Track. Adjust. It's tech leadership in motion!

Hey Tech Leads,

We're closing out a review of the fundamentals this week, tech leads. That is: the FOUR CORE! Today we're closing out the week with one of my favorite, but least discussed, topics: tracking and adjusting. This is where it all comes together--or falls apart!

Remember, these are raw, hot take style episodes. For the better, more refined content, subscribe to the mailing list!

This is just me sharing some ideas with you. Got something you want me to cover or something I could do better? Drop me an email! michael@techleadcoaching.com!!

SEGMENTS-

  • 0:05 - Intro đź‘‹
  • 0:45 - Our topic of the day: tracking and adjusting!
  • 9:44 - Thank YOU for listening!

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Mar 06, 202010:51
No. 84 - Great tech leads craft compelling visions and show up!

No. 84 - Great tech leads craft compelling visions and show up!

Hey Tech Leads,

We're sticking with the fundamentals this week, tech leads. That is: the FOUR CORE! This week we're reviewing all four, and in today's episode we're diving into vision crafting and showing up/work ethic. 

Remember, these are raw, hot take style episodes. For the better, more refined content, subscribe to the mailing list!

This is just me sharing some ideas with you. Got something you want me to cover or something I could do better? Drop me an email! michael@techleadcoaching.com!!

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  • 0:05 - Intro đź‘‹
  • 0:45 - Why the fundamentals are important and VISION CRAFTING!
  • 6:55 - WORK ETHIC (again)!
  • 13:06 - Thank YOU for listening!

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Mar 04, 202014:37
No. 83 - If you want to be a great tech lead, you'll start with listening!

No. 83 - If you want to be a great tech lead, you'll start with listening!

Hey Tech Leads,

Coming up this week we’re going back to the fundamentals again. Doing great work means mastering—and practicing—the fundamentals. The Four Core starts with listening, and we explore it again today.

Remember, these are raw, hot take style episodes. For the better, more refined content, subscribe to the mailing list!

This is just me sharing some ideas with you. Got something you want me to cover or something I could do better? Drop me an email! michael@techleadcoaching.com!!

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  • 0:05 - Intro đź‘‹
  • 0:55 - Reviewing last week: we put some great content on the internet
  • 4:26 - Four Core overview
  • 8:42 - Listening!
  • 17:38 - Thank YOU for listening!

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Mar 02, 202018:17
No. 82 - Tech leadership moments: spot them; step into them! đź’Ş

No. 82 - Tech leadership moments: spot them; step into them! đź’Ş

Hey Tech Leads,

I actually think we may be breaking new leadership ground on this episode, tech leads! Today we're talking about tech leadership moments, how to spot them, and how to step into them. Give it a listen!

For the better, more refined content, subscribe to the mailing list!

Remember, these are pretty raw, hot take style episodes. This is just me sharing some ideas with you. Got something you want me to cover or something I could do better? Drop me an email! michael@techleadcoaching.com!!

SEGMENTS-

  • 0:05 - Intro đź‘‹
  • 0:48 - LEADERSHIP MOMENTS
  • 12:10 - Thanks for listening!

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Feb 28, 202013:05
No. 81 - How's your work ethic, tech leads? 🤔

No. 81 - How's your work ethic, tech leads? 🤔

Hey Tech Leads,

It's Wednesday. We're 1/2 way there! We're also still getting back into our grind. Speaking of grind, I want to share this idea with you that, as you move into the tech lead role, you work ethic starts to take on a much bigger role in your success than it did when you were an individual contributor. 

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By the way, I totally know this isn't one of the highly produced podcasts. This is just me sharing some ideas with you. Got something you want me to cover or something I could do better? Drop me an email! michael@techleadcoaching.com!!

SEGMENTS-

  • 0:05 - Intro đź‘‹
  • 1:00 - HARD WORK
  • 9:28 - Thanks for listening!

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Feb 26, 202011:06
No. 80 - We're back. Let's talk about consistency tech leads!

No. 80 - We're back. Let's talk about consistency tech leads!

Feb 24, 202013:09
No. 79 - Connect the work with your team's motivations tech leads!

No. 79 - Connect the work with your team's motivations tech leads!

Hey Tech Leads,

Today I want to have a quiet, heartfelt 1:1 with you about your role as a tech lead and how you can help your team reconnect with why they work in this field in the first place and how they can connect with the work  you have to do.

The same, but better, content shows up on my email list. To get on it and learn more ways to engage with the Tech Lead Coaching Network, visit https://techleadcoaching.com.

SEGMENTS-

  • 0:05 - Intro đź‘‹
  • 0:34 - Diving into today's topic
  • 11:49 - Thanks for Listening!

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Dec 16, 201913:20
No. 78 - How To: A workflow and worksheet to make you a more impactful tech lead đź’Ą

No. 78 - How To: A workflow and worksheet to make you a more impactful tech lead đź’Ą

Hey Tech Leads,

In today's episode, we build on Monday's idea for a worksheet, and actually describe an improved workflow and worksheet for how to organize all the stuff you need to truly be an impactful tech lead.

*** This Saturday, December 14, 2019 @ 10:00 a.m. we're doing another free, live training session on YouTube live this weekend. For more about it, read my post on it here, or just go ahead and register at https://techleadcoaching.com/training. ***

To get on the email list and find ways to engage with the Tech Lead Coaching Network, visit https://techleadcoaching.com.

SEGMENTS-

  • 0:05 - Intro đź‘‹
  • 0:35 - What This Podcast Is All About
  • 1:32 - Let's just dive in and get started with today's content!
  • 22:14 - Thanks for Listening!

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Dec 11, 201923:57
No. 77 - How do you know if you're doing the right things tech leads?

No. 77 - How do you know if you're doing the right things tech leads?

Hey Tech Leads,

*** This Saturday, December 14, 2019 @ 10:00 a.m. we're doing another free, live training session on YouTube live this weekend. For more about it, read my post on it here, or just go ahead and register at https://techleadcoaching.com/training. ***

In today's episode, I want to introduce you to a new tool I'm developing to help you make sure you're doing the right things tech leads. It's going to be dead simple for you to reproduce it in your day to day job and super impactful tech leads!

To get on the email list and find ways to engage with the Tech Lead Coaching Network, visit https://techleadcoaching.com.

SEGMENTS-

  • 0:05 - Intro đź‘‹
  • 0:30 - What This Podcast Is All About
  • 1:08 - Let's just dive in and get started with today's content!
  • 10:37 - Thanks for Listening!

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Dec 09, 201911:59
No. 76 - What did you learn this week, tech leads?

No. 76 - What did you learn this week, tech leads?

Hey Tech Leads,

*** Don't forget that on Saturday, December 7, 2019 @ 10:00 a.m. we're doing another free, live training session on YouTube live this weekend. For more about it, read my post on it here, or just go ahead and register at https://techleadcoaching.com/training. ***

In today's episode, I'm reviewing a recent article I really appreciated: 5 Things I've Learned About Tech Leadership.

To get on the email list and find ways to engage with the Tech Lead Coaching Network, visit https://techleadcoaching.com.

SEGMENTS-

  • 0:05 - Intro đź‘‹
  • 0:29 - What This Podcast Is All About
  • 1:12 - Let's just dive in and get started with today's content!
  • 9:15 - Thanks for Listening!

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Dec 06, 201910:20
No. 75 - Can you be a tech lead without leading people?

No. 75 - Can you be a tech lead without leading people?

Hey Tech Leads,

*** Don't forget that on Saturday, December 7, 2019 @ 10:00 a.m. we're doing another free, live training session on YouTube live this weekend. For more about it, read my post on it here, or just go ahead and register at https://techleadcoaching.com/training. ***

In today's episode, we're diving into the Twitterverse and reviewing two more articles. 

Links to the articles:

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  • 0:05 - Intro đź‘‹
  • 0:33  - What This Podcast Is All About
  • 1:22 - Let's just dive in and get started with today's content!
  • 12:07 - Thanks for Listening!

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Dec 04, 201913:09
No. 74 - Listening is a leader's secret weapon and insights from an engineering manager

No. 74 - Listening is a leader's secret weapon and insights from an engineering manager

Hey Tech Leads,

Sorry I missed you last week. Don't forget that on Saturday, December 7, 2019 @ 10:00 a.m. we're doing another free, live training session I'm doing over YouTube live this weekend. For more about it, read my post on it here, or just go ahead and register at https://techleadcoaching.com/training.

In today's episode, I talked about two articles. First is The Leader’s Secret Weapon: Listening and the second is An Engineering Team where Everyone is a Leader. Wanted to make sure I got those links to you tech leads!

To get on the email list and find ways to engage with the Tech Lead Coaching Network, visit https://techleadcoaching.com.

SEGMENTS-

  • 0:05 - Intro đź‘‹
  • 0:30  - What This Podcast Is All About
  • 1:30 - Let's just dive in and get started with today's content!
  • 10:01 - Thanks for Listening!

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Dec 02, 201911:24
No. 73 - Listen powerfully and craft compelling visions tech leads!

No. 73 - Listen powerfully and craft compelling visions tech leads!

Hey Tech Leads,
This week I'm going to be sharing some of the content for the upcoming, free, live training session I'm doing over YouTube live this weekend. For more about it, read my post on it here, or just go ahead and register at techleadcoaching.com/training.
To get on the email list and find ways to engage with the Tech Lead Coaching Network, visit techleadcoaching.com.
SEGMENTS-

0:05 - Intro đź‘‹

0:32 - What This Podcast Is All About

1:25 - About the Tech Lead Coaching Network

2:52 - Today's topic: what is the tech lead role?

17:59 - Thanks for Listening!


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Get engaged - almost all free - techleadcoaching.com

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Nov 20, 201919:12
No. 72 - We're doing free live training on Saturday tech leads!

No. 72 - We're doing free live training on Saturday tech leads!

Hey Tech Leads,

This week I'm going to be sharing some of the content for the upcoming, free, live training session I'm doing over YouTube live this weekend. For more about it, read my post on it here, or just go ahead and register at https://techleadcoaching.com/training.

To get on the email list and find ways to engage with the Tech Lead Coaching Network, visit https://techleadcoaching.com.

SEGMENTS-

  • 0:05 - Intro đź‘‹
  • 0:34  - What This Podcast Is All About
  • 1:56  - About the Tech Lead Coaching Network
  • 3:14 - Today's topic: what is the tech lead role?
  • 10:59 - Thanks for Listening!

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Nov 18, 201917:28
OOM - Out of microphone this week tech leads!

OOM - Out of microphone this week tech leads!

Hey Tech Leads,

This week I'm away from the microphone. But don't let that be an excuse for not focusing on impact and the four core fundamentals: listening, showing up, tracking+adjusting, and crafting awesome visions. 

See you next week tech leads!

Nov 13, 201901:20
No. 71 - What is the definition of a tech lead?

No. 71 - What is the definition of a tech lead?

Hey Tech Leads,

This week we've been foraging through the internet looking for great writing on the tech lead role. Today, we're focused on Patrick Kua's post The Definition of a Tech Lead, which has some points I think you might find interesting.

To get on the email list and find ways to engage with the Tech Lead Coaching Network, visit https://techleadcoaching.com.

SEGMENTS-

  • 0:05 - Intro đź‘‹
  • 0:35  - What This Podcast Is All About
  • 1:14  - About the Tech Lead Coaching Network
  • 2:41 - Today's Topic: Mr. Kua's article
  • 10:59 - Thanks for Listening!

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Nov 08, 201912:14
No. 70 - Lots of people have lots to say about the tech lead role + community updates

No. 70 - Lots of people have lots to say about the tech lead role + community updates

Hey Tech Leads,

This week we're scrounging through the internet looking for great writing on the tech lead role. Today, we're I'm focused on Edmond Lau's post What Does It Mean To Be An Effective Tech Lead? which has an interesting approach you might want to try in your tech leadership.

To get on the email list and find ways to engage with the Tech Lead Coaching Network, visit https://techleadcoaching.com.

SEGMENTS-

  • 0:05 - Intro đź‘‹
  • 0:35  - What This Podcast Is All About
  • 1:48  - About the Tech Lead Coaching Network
  • 3:38 - Today's Topic: Edmond's Article
  • 13:35 - Thanks for Listening!

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Nov 06, 201915:07
No. 69 - We're all trying to figure out this tech lead role!

No. 69 - We're all trying to figure out this tech lead role!

Hey Tech Leads,

This week we're going to scrounge through the internet looking for great writing on the tech lead role. Today, we're starting with Peter Gillard-Moss's post, "Techie to tech lead: My five biggest mistakes," which is super insightful and packed with hard won insights. 

To get on the email list and find ways to engage with the Tech Lead Coaching Network, visit https://techleadcoaching.com. 

SEGMENTS-

  • 0:05 - Intro đź‘‹
  • 0:35  - What This Podcast Is All About
  • 3:07 - Today's Topic: Peter's Article
  • 18:29 - Thanks for Listening!

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Nov 04, 201919:55
No. 68 - Have a bigger technical impact tech leads!

No. 68 - Have a bigger technical impact tech leads!

Hey Tech Leads,

We're continuing our conversation on having an impact as a tech lead. On Wednesday, we talked about having a bigger impact on the team. Today we're going to talk about having a bigger impact on the technology itself.

This podcast is 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. I like to think of you sitting next to me at a coffee shop or happy hour or something. The more polished stuff will be available—same day—on my Substack!

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SEGMENTS-

  • 0:05 - Intro đź‘‹
  • 0:35  - What This Podcast Is All About
  • 2:45 - Today's Topic: Having a bigger technical impact
  • 13:10 - Thanks for Listening!

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Nov 01, 201914:31
No. 67 - Tech leads: Ways to impact your team!

No. 67 - Tech leads: Ways to impact your team!

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!

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SEGMENTS-

  • 0:05 - Intro đź‘‹
  • 0:32  - What This Podcast Is All About
  • 2:09 - Our Topic du Jour
  • 11:21 - Thanks for Listening!

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Oct 30, 201912:39
No. 66 - This week we're talking about IMPACT tech leads! đź’Ş

No. 66 - This week we're talking about IMPACT tech leads! đź’Ş

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: 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: 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!
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SEGMENTS-

0:05 - Intro đź‘‹

0:27 - What This Podcast Is All About

1:38 - Today's topic: IMPACT

11:01 - Our Topic of the Day

12:43 - Thanks for Listening!


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Oct 28, 201913:60
No. 65 - Change the way you see your job tech leads!

No. 65 - Change the way you see your job tech leads!

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:

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!

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SEGMENTS-

  • 0:05 - Intro đź‘‹
  • 0:33  - What This Podcast Is All About
  • 1:46 - Let's talk about the articles👆👆
  • 11:01 - Our Topic of the Day
  • 16:43 - Thanks for Listening!

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Oct 23, 201917:53
No. 64 - How can you start seeing yourself as a leader, tech leads?!

No. 64 - How can you start seeing yourself as a leader, tech leads?!

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!

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SEGMENTS-

  • 0:05 - Intro đź‘‹
  • 0:31  - What This Podcast Is All About
  • 1:35 - Our Topic of the Day
  • 8:51 - Thanks for Listening!

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Oct 21, 201909:53
No. 63 - Action > motion tech leads!

No. 63 - Action > motion tech leads!

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!

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SEGMENTS-

  • 0:05 - Intro đź‘‹
  • 0:42  - What This Podcast Is All About
  • 1:52 - Our Topic of the Day
  • 10:41 - Thanks for Listening!

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Oct 18, 201911:34
No. 63 - Just need 1% better from you today tech leads!

No. 63 - Just need 1% better from you today tech leads!

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 đź‘‹
  • 0:28  - What This Podcast Is All About
  • 1:27 - Our Topic of the Day
  • 8:34 - Thanks for Listening!

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Oct 16, 201909:52
No. 62 - Is your identity as a software engineer holding back your tech leadership?

No. 62 - Is your identity as a software engineer holding back your tech leadership?

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!

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SEGMENTS-

  • 0:05 - Intro đź‘‹
  • 0:33  - What This Podcast Is All About
  • 1:39 - Our Topic of the Day
  • 15:07 - Thanks for Listening!

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Oct 15, 201916:42
No. 61 - See into the future and make clear decisions tech leads! (3/3)

No. 61 - See into the future and make clear decisions tech leads! (3/3)

Hey Tech Leads,

This week we're exploring what management is, why we need it, and the context of your role as a tech leader. Today we're wrapping it up by talking about two things managers and tech leads do: anticipate the future and make decisions. 

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 đź‘‹
  • 0:59  - What This Podcast Is All About
  • 2:18 - Our Topic of the Day
  • 15:11 - Thanks for Listening!

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Oct 04, 201916:16
No. 60 - You have more resources than you think tech leads! (2/3)

No. 60 - You have more resources than you think tech leads! (2/3)

Hey Tech Leads,

This week we're exploring what management is, why we need it, and the context of your role as a tech leader. Today we're thinking about what resources you have as an EM to tech lead, and as dry as it sounds, this is one of my more original thoughts. More to come in the newsletter!

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 đź‘‹
  • 1:07  - What This Podcast Is All About
  • 1:55 - Our Topic of the Day
  • 11:55 - Thanks for Listening!

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Oct 02, 201913:03
No. 59 - Why do we need tech leads and engineering managers (1/3)?

No. 59 - Why do we need tech leads and engineering managers (1/3)?

Hey Tech Leads,

This week we're going to explore what management is, why we need it, and the context of your role as a tech leader.

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 đź‘‹
  • 1:02  - What This Podcast Is All About
  • 2:14 - Our Topic of the Day
  • 9:15 - Thanks for Listening!

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Sep 30, 201911:09
No. 58 - Should you stay really technical? 🤔

No. 58 - Should you stay really technical? 🤔

Hey Tech Leads,

This is a hard question for a lot of us. Let's dive into 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 đź‘‹
  • 0:49  - What This Podcast Is All About
  • 1:39 - Our Topic of the Day
  • 12:18 - Thanks for Listening!

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Sep 25, 201913:34
No. 57 - Everything is harder than you think tech leads!

No. 57 - Everything is harder than you think tech leads!

Hey Tech Leads,

Welcome to management work where everything takes more coordination and conversation than you think. Let's commiserate.

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

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  • 0:05 - Intro đź‘‹
  • 0:54 - What This Podcast Is All About
  • 2:15 - Our Topic of the Day
  • 10:02 - Thanks for Listening!

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Sep 23, 201911:40
No. 56 - Practical tech lead influence - let's wrap it up!

No. 56 - Practical tech lead influence - let's wrap it up!

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 đź‘‹
  • 0:56 - What This Podcast Is All About
  • 2:15 - Wrap up the Week: Influence
  • 14:34 - Thanks for Listening!

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Sep 20, 201916:13
No. 55 - Six proven influence techniques, applied to the tech lead role

No. 55 - Six proven influence techniques, applied to the tech lead role

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 đź‘‹
  • 0:49 - What This Podcast Is All About
  • 1:32 - Topic of the Week: Influence
  • 12:37 - Summary
  • 14:46 - Thanks for Listening!

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Sep 18, 201916:49
No. 54 - Influence as a tech lead - new week, new topic!

No. 54 - Influence as a tech lead - new week, new topic!

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 đź‘‹
  • 0:53 - What This Podcast Is All About
  • 1:49 - Topic of the Week: Influence
  • 12:21 - Thanks for Listening!


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Sep 16, 201913:26
No. 53 - Hiring: try this model next time you have an interview, tech leads!

No. 53 - Hiring: try this model next time you have an interview, tech leads!

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 đź‘‹
  • 0:38 - What This Podcast Is All About
  • 1:35 - Introduction to our topic for the week: HIRING!!
  • 9:20 - Thanks for Listening!

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Sep 11, 201910:52
No. 52 - Let's Talk About Hiring, Tech Leads!

No. 52 - Let's Talk About Hiring, Tech Leads!

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 đź‘‹
  • 0:39 - What This Podcast Is All About
  • 1:39 - Introduction to our topic for the week: HIRING!!
  • 10:50 - Thanks for Listening!

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Sep 09, 201912:14
No. 51 - Let's Tie It Together: What Is Your Intention for Your Tech Leadership?

No. 51 - Let's Tie It Together: What Is Your Intention for Your Tech Leadership?

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 đź‘‹

0:55 - What This Podcast Is All About

2:20 - Let's Get Specific About Intentions w/ an Example

12:12 - Thanks for Listening!


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Sep 06, 201913:55
No. 50 - How To Use This Intention Thing In Your Tech Leadership

No. 50 - How To Use This Intention Thing In Your Tech Leadership

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 đź‘‹

0:36 - What This Podcast Is All About

1:32 - Let's Get Specific About Intentions w/ an Example

9:15 - Thanks for Listening!


FREE RESOURCES-

* Book:  How To Be A Tech Lead  ($0) on Leanpub

* Get on my email list - two or more free emails per month! michaelrice.substack.com

* Join the free, volunteer based, tech lead coaching network:  Tech Lead Coaching Network 

* If you’re in Los Angeles with me, join  Tech Lead Workshops LA !

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Sep 04, 201910:21
No. 49 - Monday Motivation: what's your INTENTION tech leads?

No. 49 - Monday Motivation: what's your INTENTION tech leads?

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 đź‘‹

0:40 - What This Podcast Is All About

1:50 - Monday Motivation: Focus on Your Intention

7:50 - Thanks for Listening!


FREE RESOURCES-

* Book:  How To Be A Tech Lead  ($0) on Leanpub

* Get on my email list - two or more free emails per month! michaelrice.substack.com 

* Join the free, volunteer based, tech lead coaching network:  Tech Lead Coaching Network 

* If you’re in Los Angeles with me, join  Tech Lead Workshops LA !


Don’t forget to hit the subscribe button and get us an awesome rating!!

Sep 02, 201909:37
No. 48 - Your team needs to SHOW UP in meetings!

No. 48 - Your team needs to SHOW UP in meetings!

Aug 30, 201917:05
No. 47 - Let's refresh this thing + mental toughness for tech leads 🧠💪

No. 47 - Let's refresh this thing + mental toughness for tech leads 🧠💪

I've left you hanging for +/- 16 weeks!!!!

Let's talk about where we came from, where we're going, and mental toughness. 🧠💪

In this episode I mention the new, paid, email list for tech leads @ michaelrice.substack.com - the good stuff is there!

SEGMENTS-

0:05 - Intro đź‘‹

0:16 - What This Podcast Is All About

1:45 - What the Future Holds

5:01 - Midweek Topic: MENTAL TOUGHNESS FOR TECH LEADS

13:26 - So, In Summary...

Don't forget to download our free new book, How To Be a Tech Lead now! https://leanpub.com/how-to-be-a-tech-lead/  And share your feedback with the author, Michael Rice, directly at me@michaelrice.com. 



Aug 28, 201914:31
No. 46 - It's Monday. Find the Right Mental Attitude Anyway, Tech Leads

No. 46 - It's Monday. Find the Right Mental Attitude Anyway, Tech Leads

It's Monday and you need some motivation. So do I. In this episode, I give you some ideas about why being negative is so lame and an idea about how to improve your psychological capital -- just to scratch the very surface of a BIG topic!


Links: 


Don't forget to download our free new book, How To Be a Tech Lead now! https://leanpub.com/how-to-be-a-tech-lead/  And share your feedback with the author, Michael Rice, directly at michael@techleadcoaching.com


Being a tech lead is hard! We're here to support you. 🏅 Glad you're on the journey with us.


SEGMENTS-

0:03 - Intro đź‘‹

0:10 - About the Tech Lead Coaching Network

0:45 - Our Topic of the Day: Refactoring Anxieties

6:04 - So, In Summary...

6:39 - How to Get Involved

7:14 - It's a Wrap!


If you like this podcast, please consider joining our community based, open source Tech Lead Coaching Network at https://techleadcoaching.com. All free, all volunteer based!


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Apr 22, 201907:36
No. 45 - Refactoring Anxieties - You Can Help, Tech Leads!

No. 45 - Refactoring Anxieties - You Can Help, Tech Leads!

Rambling post today about about what it means to stress out about code as a junior developer as you're refactoring, how you can help as a tech lead, and why it's important that you do!


The post I mention in the pod is here: https://dev.to/jnschrag/refactoring-the-worst-code-i-ve-ever-written-42c7


Don't forget to download our free new book, How To Be a Tech Lead now! https://leanpub.com/how-to-be-a-tech-lead/  And share your feedback with the author, Michael Rice, directly at michael@techleadcoachine.com


Being a tech lead is hard! We're here to support you. 🏅 Glad you're on the journey with us.


SEGMENTS-

0:05 - Intro đź‘‹

0:15 - About the Tech Lead Coaching Network

0:55 - Our Topic of the Day: Refactoring Anxieties

8:22 - So, In Summary...

8:53 - How to Get Involved

9:26 - It's a Wrap!


If you like this podcast, please consider joining our community based, open source Tech Lead Coaching Network at https://techleadcoaching.com. All free, all volunteer based!


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Apr 19, 201909:44
No. 44 - You Don't Know the Tech Lead Coaching Network!

No. 44 - You Don't Know the Tech Lead Coaching Network!

Hey tech leads: wanna tell you about the Tech Lead Coaching Network: we've got case study workshops. We've got peer to peer coaching network (join!!). We've got the podcast (you know me). And we've got a Tech Lead Tuesday morning conference call. And you can be part of all of it!


Don't forget to download our free new book, How To Be a Tech Lead now! https://leanpub.com/how-to-be-a-tech-lead/  And share your feedback with the author, Michael Rice, directly at michael@techleadcoachine.com


Being a tech lead is hard! We're here to support you. 🏅 Glad you're on the journey with us.


SEGMENTS-

0:05 - Intro đź‘‹

0:15 - About the Tech Lead Coaching Network

0:53 - Our Topic of the Day: You Don't Know the Tech Lead Coaching Network

10:41 - So, In Summary...

11:02 - How to Get Involved

11:36 - It's a Wrap!


If you like this podcast, please consider joining our community based, open source Tech Lead Coaching Network at https://techleadcoaching.com. All free, all volunteer based!


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Apr 18, 201911:58
No. 43 - Embrace Conflict On Your Team--It's a Big Leadership Moment, Tech Leads!

No. 43 - Embrace Conflict On Your Team--It's a Big Leadership Moment, Tech Leads!

Not all conflict has to be bad and not all conflict has to turn toxic. Let's discuss stepping into that moment tech leads!


Don't forget to download our free new book, How To Be a Tech Lead now! https://leanpub.com/how-to-be-a-tech-lead/  And share your feedback with the author, Michael Rice, directly at michael@techleadcoachine.com


Being a tech lead is hard! We're here to support you. 🏅 Glad you're on the journey with us.


SEGMENTS-

0:05 - Intro đź‘‹

0:15 - About the Tech Lead Coaching Network

0:52 - Our Topic of the Day: Conflict - a Dreaded Word

8:21 - So, In Summary...

8:47 - How to Get Involved

9:23 - It's a Wrap!


If you like this podcast, please consider joining our community based, open source Tech Lead Coaching Network at https://techleadcoaching.com. All free, all volunteer based!


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Apr 17, 201909:43
No. 42 - It's OK If You Have To Repeat Yourself, Tech Leads!

No. 42 - It's OK If You Have To Repeat Yourself, Tech Leads!

Your engineers will forget the vision, no matter how compelling it is. So it's ok if you have to repeat yourself! DO IT!


Don't forget to download our free new book, How To Be a Tech Lead now! https://leanpub.com/how-to-be-a-tech-lead/  And share your feedback with the author, Michael Rice, directly at michael@techleadcoachine.com


Being a tech lead is hard! We're here to support you. 🏅 Glad you're on the journey with us.


SEGMENTS-

0:05 - Intro đź‘‹

0:15 - About the Tech Lead Coaching Network

0:49 - Our Topic of the Day: Broken Record

5:14 - So, In Summary...

5:35 - How to Get Involved

6:07 - It's a Wrap!


If you like this podcast, please consider joining our community based, open source Tech Lead Coaching Network at https://techleadcoaching.com. All free, all volunteer based!


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Apr 16, 201906:23
No. 41 - Tech Leads: Focus On What You Can Control, Not What You Can't

No. 41 - Tech Leads: Focus On What You Can Control, Not What You Can't

It's Monday and it's Tax Day and there's nothing you can do about it. Focus on what you CAN control tech leads!


Don't forget to download our free new book, How To Be a Tech Lead now! https://leanpub.com/how-to-be-a-tech-lead/  And share your feedback with the author, Michael Rice, directly at michael@techleadcoachine.com


Being a tech lead is hard! We're here to support you. 🏅 Glad you're on the journey with us.


SEGMENTS-

0:05 - Intro đź‘‹

0:15 - About the Tech Lead Coaching Network

0:52 - Our Topic of the Day: Results

3:58 - So, In Summary...

4:16 - How to Get Involved

4:48 - It's a Wrap!


If you like this podcast, please consider joining our community based, open source Tech Lead Coaching Network at https://techleadcoaching.com. All free, all volunteer based!


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Apr 15, 201905:05
No. 40 - Tech Leads Always Get Some Kind of Result. What Are you Getting?

No. 40 - Tech Leads Always Get Some Kind of Result. What Are you Getting?

You are going to get results no matter what you do. The question is what kind are you going to get?


Don't forget to download our free new book, How To Be a Tech Lead now! https://leanpub.com/how-to-be-a-tech-lead/  And share your feedback with the author, Michael Rice, directly at michael@techleadcoachine.com


Being a tech lead is hard! We're here to support you. 🏅 Glad you're on the journey with us.


SEGMENTS-

0:05 - Intro đź‘‹

0:13 - About the Tech Lead Coaching Network

0:54 - Our Topic of the Day: Results

6:45 - So, In Summary...

7:13 - How to Get Involved

7:52 - It's a Wrap!


If you like this podcast, please consider joining our community based, open source Tech Lead Coaching Network at https://techleadcoaching.com. All free, all volunteer based!


And remember, sharing is caring. ♥️

Apr 12, 201908:06
No. 39 - You Need Coaching, Tech Leads :-)

No. 39 - You Need Coaching, Tech Leads :-)

In today's episode I want you to consider joining the coaching network--no matter where you are!


Don't forget to download our free new book, How To Be a Tech Lead now! https://leanpub.com/how-to-be-a-tech-lead/  And share your feedback with the author, Michael Rice, directly at michael@techleadcoachine.com


Being a tech lead is hard! We're here to support you. 🏅 Glad you're on the journey with us.


SEGMENTS-

0:05 - Intro đź‘‹

0:16 - About the Tech Lead Coaching Network

0:52 - Our Topic of the Day: Start With WHY, Vision Crafters

6:20 - So, In Summary...

6:54 - How to Get Involved

7:23 - It's a Wrap!


If you like this podcast, please consider joining our community based, open source Tech Lead Coaching Network at https://techleadcoaching.com. All free, all volunteer based!


And remember, sharing is caring. ♥️

Apr 11, 201907:53