Podcast Episode Posts

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How to Stay Motivated and Crush Business-Critical Projects

In this video, Rajesh Janakiraman, an engineering manager at Google, shares his insights and experiences on leading business critical projects while ensuring his team remains motivated and doesn’t burn out. Business critical projects can be intense, high visibility deadlines that often shift roadmaps and include executive-level oversight. Building the right team, maintaining communication, and managing expectations around these challenging projects are crucial to preventing burnout and driving results.

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1 min

Measuring Success & Performance of Managers – A Deep Dive

Are you an Engineering Manager curious about gauging your effectiveness and success in your role? In this insightful episode, we dive deep into metrics and stakeholder management with Ivan Bilan, an experienced engineering manager. Discover the core metrics for measuring engineering manager performance in people leadership, product quality, delivery, and self-promotion, and learn the importance of stakeholder management in driving team success. In this video, we will be looking at how to measure success and performance for managers. We’ll be exploring different methods and tools that managers can use to measure their own success, as well as the success of their team. Don’t miss out on these valuable insights and strategies!

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1 min

Red Flags and Insider Tips for Working with Recruiters

In this engaging conversation, experienced technical recruiter Kate Parton shares vital advice and insider tips for candidates seeking job opportunities in the tech industry. She discusses red flags to watch for, navigating compensation discussions, common misconceptions about the recruiting process, and how to make the most of your partnership with a recruiter. Discover the role of social media and the rise of AI in the hiring process. Kate shares valuable tips and advice on making your job search and interview process smoother and more successful. Tune in for an insider’s perspective on the world of recruitment and how to avoid common pitfalls!

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1 min

Managing Through Crises and Lessons Learned: Insights for Leaders

Discover effective crisis management strategies for engineering leaders in this insightful interview with Hima Madala, an experienced engineering manager at Disney. Learn the importance of communication, transparency, empathy, and best practices for navigating teams through challenging situations. Watch “Managing Through Crises and Lessons Learned: Insights for Leaders” today.

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1 min

Unlock Your Potential: The Power of Self-Promotion for Career Success

Join Laura Chattington, the lead trainer at ActivateMyCareerLive.com, as she dives deep into the world of self-promotion and personal branding. With years of experience coaching professionals to elevate their careers, Laura shares valuable insights and success stories from her own journey and that of her clients.

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Discussing the Importance of Manager One-on-One Meetings with Direct Reports on the Latest Software Engineering Radio Podcast

I had a great time speaking with Brijesh Ammanath on the latest episode of the Software Engineering Radio podcast about the importance of manager one-on-one meetings with direct reports. As an engineering manager at LinkedIn, I understand the vital role that these meetings play in fostering a strong, collaborative relationship between managers and their teams.

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How I Went from Engineer to Manager Overnight, Lessons Learned

In this video, we follow the journey of Swathi Sundar, an engineering manager at Benchling and ex-Uber, who, as a tech lead, was unexpectedly made an engineering manager overnight. Through her personal experiences, Swathi shares the challenges and lessons she learned during this transition period. From managing expectations and leading a team to deal with the pressure and responsibilities of the new software engineering manager role, this video offers valuable insights for anyone looking to move into a management position in the tech industry. Watch now to learn how she navigated this sudden change and emerged as a successful engineering leader.