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en https://packetpushers.net <![CDATA[Technically Leadership]]> https://static.feedpress.com/logo/technically-leadership-669588488e9d2.jpg Business/Careers nonadult Exploring the how and why of effective team management for technical leaders with Laura Santamaria. Packet Pushers technical leadership, technical team lead, technical management, laura santamaria, cio, cto, ceo, ciso © Packet Pushers Interactive LLC Packet Pushers technical leadership, technical team lead, technical management, laura santamaria, cio, cto, ceo, ciso Packet Pushers Heading up a technical team? Learn practical techniques to become a more effective and confident leader with Technically Leadership. Hosted by Laura Santamaria, a seasoned technologist with a background from developer to CTO, the show goes beyond leadership cliches to dig into the unique complexities of leading and managing technical teams. Each episode tackles critical topics—from mitigating pull-request review anxiety and communicating with executives, to navigating office politics and reshaping technical cultures. Whether you’re stepping into management for the first time or looking to refine your leadership in a senior role, join Laura to learn how to build a happy, productive technical team. Exploring the how and why of effective team management for technical leaders with Laura Santamaria. 1757877762 Packet Pushers operations@packetpushers.net Heading up a technical team? Learn practical techniques to become a more effective and confident leader with Technically Leadership. Hosted by Laura Santamaria, a seasoned technologist with a background from developer to CTO, the show goes beyond leadership cliches to dig into the unique complexities of leading and managing technical teams. Each episode tackles critical topics—from mitigating pull-request review anxiety and communicating with executives, to navigating office politics and reshaping technical cultures. Whether you’re stepping into management for the first time or looking to refine your leadership in a senior role, join Laura to learn how to build a happy, productive technical team. no Technically Leadership https://packetpushers.net Exploring the how and why of effective team management for technical leaders. Thu, 24 Jul 2025 20:33:26 +0000 en hourly 1 False Packet Pushers false episodic © Packet Pushers Interactive LLC © 2020 Packet Pushers Interactive LLC podcast Weekly Weekly 5f248ad1-5bb5-5b54-aa84-f80b7e81aa3d TL017: From the Mailbag: Yes and No, and Mid-Year Evaluations https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/technically-leadership/tl017-from-the-mailbag-yes-and-no-and-mid-year-evaluations/ Packet Pushers Thu, 24 Jul 2025 20:33:26 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=71251 ... Read more »]]> 17 17 From the Mailbag: Yes and No, and Mid-Year Evaluations full 31:46 Packet Pushers no technical leadership, technical team lead, technical management, laura santamaria, cio, cto, ceo, ciso Laura Santamaria opens the listener mailbag to answer questions, including how to say yes or no to leadership opportunities without tanking your career or trashing your work-life balance. She also… Laura Santamaria opens the listener mailbag to answer questions, including how to say yes or no to leadership opportunities without tanking your career or trashing your work-life balance. She also explores the mid-year review process and offers tips for successful self-evaluation and paths to self-growth. Episode Links: The Line Between Management and IC Leadership –<a class="excerpt-read-more" href="https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/technically-leadership/tl017-from-the-mailbag-yes-and-no-and-mid-year-evaluations/" title="ReadTL017: From the Mailbag: Yes and No, and Mid-Year Evaluations">... Read more »</a> TL016: When It Comes To Product Design, Don’t Trust Your Gut https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/technically-leadership/tl016-when-it-comes-to-product-design-dont-trust-your-gut/ Packet Pushers Thu, 19 Jun 2025 16:12:11 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=70839 ... Read more »]]> 16 16 When It Comes To Product Design, Don't Trust Your Gut full 39:08 Packet Pushers no technical leadership, technical team lead, technical management, laura santamaria, cio, cto, ceo, ciso People consistently overestimate their ability to predict whether a new product or feature will be a success. Instead of blithely going forward with a project that takes up lots of resources and… People consistently overestimate their ability to predict whether a new product or feature will be a success. Instead of blithely going forward with a project that takes up lots of resources and yields minimal results, today’s guest says we should get our ideas into contact with external reality as quickly as possible, and maybe do<a class="excerpt-read-more" href="https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/technically-leadership/tl016-when-it-comes-to-product-design-dont-trust-your-gut/" title="ReadTL016: When It Comes To Product Design, Don’t Trust Your Gut">... Read more »</a> TL015: Continuous Reinvention With Brad Maltz https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/technically-leadership/tl015-continuous-reinvention-with-brad-maltz/ Packet Pushers Thu, 05 Jun 2025 16:28:30 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=70628 ... Read more »]]> 15 15 Continuous Reinvention With Brad Maltz full 46:44 Packet Pushers no technical leadership, technical team lead, technical management, laura santamaria, cio, cto, ceo, ciso “Reinvent or die” is an apt adage for the ever-churning technology industry. Brad Maltz joins us to share his insights on what he calls “continuous reinvention” and how that relates to his own career… “Reinvent or die” is an apt adage for the ever-churning technology industry. Brad Maltz joins us to share his insights on what he calls “continuous reinvention” and how that relates to his own career and why others might want to adopt this mindset. Brad is a Senior Director of AI Solutions at Dell and has<a class="excerpt-read-more" href="https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/technically-leadership/tl015-continuous-reinvention-with-brad-maltz/" title="ReadTL015: Continuous Reinvention With Brad Maltz">... Read more »</a> TL014: Scaling Your Leadership with Dr. Brad Topol https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/technically-leadership/0522-tl014/ Packet Pushers Thu, 22 May 2025 16:52:52 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=70453 ... Read more »]]> 14 14 Scaling Your Leadership with Dr. Brad Topol full 41:28 Packet Pushers no technical leadership, technical team lead, technical management, laura santamaria, cio, cto, ceo, ciso On today’s episode, we are joined by Dr. Brad Topol, Distinguished Engineer and Director of Open Source Technologies at IBM, to talk about how to scale your leadership. We explore the process of h… On today’s episode, we are joined by Dr. Brad Topol, Distinguished Engineer and Director of Open Source Technologies at IBM, to talk about how to scale your leadership. We explore the process of how he went from individual contributor to distinguished engineer to director and executive. We chat about how you build a career<a class="excerpt-read-more" href="https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/technically-leadership/0522-tl014/" title="ReadTL014: Scaling Your Leadership with Dr. Brad Topol">... Read more »</a> TL013: The Process Communication Model: An Algorithm for Effective Communication https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/technically-leadership/tl013-the-process-communication-model-an-algorithm-for-effective-communication/ Packet Pushers Thu, 08 May 2025 18:34:23 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=70240 ... Read more »]]> 13 13 The Process Communication Model: An Algorithm for Effective Communication full 37:59 Packet Pushers no technical leadership, technical team lead, technical management, laura santamaria, cio, cto, ceo, ciso On this episode of Technically Leadership, we’re joined by Aleksandra Lemańska to learn about the Process Communication Model (PCM), a framework for enhancing communication. Alex calls PCM an al… On this episode of Technically Leadership, we’re joined by Aleksandra Lemańska to learn about the Process Communication Model (PCM), a framework for enhancing communication. Alex calls PCM an algorithm for people, and it can be useful for improving interactions with engineers and technical folks operating in high-stress environments. We talk about how PCM works, understanding<a class="excerpt-read-more" href="https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/technically-leadership/tl013-the-process-communication-model-an-algorithm-for-effective-communication/" title="ReadTL013: The Process Communication Model: An Algorithm for Effective Communication">... Read more »</a> TL012: Weighing the Cost of Team Interventions https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/technically-leadership/tl012-weighing-the-cost-of-team-interventions/ Packet Pushers Thu, 24 Apr 2025 18:09:22 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=70007 ... Read more »]]> 12 12 Weighing the Cost of Team Interventions full 39:31 Packet Pushers no technical leadership, technical team lead, technical management, laura santamaria, cio, cto, ceo, ciso On this episode of Technically Leadership, Chris Leonard joins to talk about the costs of intervention in a team discussion, whether that’s to bring a team back to a topic or to make a decision that … On this episode of Technically Leadership, Chris Leonard joins to talk about the costs of intervention in a team discussion, whether that’s to bring a team back to a topic or to make a decision that needs to be made. We discuss hero culture (both in the team and as the leader), imposter syndrome, and<a class="excerpt-read-more" href="https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/technically-leadership/tl012-weighing-the-cost-of-team-interventions/" title="ReadTL012: Weighing the Cost of Team Interventions">... Read more »</a> TL011: Getting the Entire Team to Speak https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/technically-leadership/tl011-getting-the-entire-team-to-speak/ Packet Pushers Thu, 10 Apr 2025 16:51:15 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=69778 ... Read more »]]> 11 11 Getting the Entire Team to Speak full 41:55 Packet Pushers no technical leadership, technical team lead, technical management, laura santamaria, cio, cto, ceo, ciso On today’s episode we’re joined by Daniel Ward to get a sneak preview of his talk on Getting the Entire Team to Speak, which he’ll give at DevOpsDay Austin. His addresses the challenges of getting pe… On today’s episode we’re joined by Daniel Ward to get a sneak preview of his talk on Getting the Entire Team to Speak, which he’ll give at DevOpsDay Austin. His addresses the challenges of getting people to speak up. Why is this needed? Getting input from everyone on a team lets people raise issues and<a class="excerpt-read-more" href="https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/technically-leadership/tl011-getting-the-entire-team-to-speak/" title="ReadTL011: Getting the Entire Team to Speak">... Read more »</a> TL010: Leading With Influence Rather Than Mandating https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/technically-leadership/tl010-leading-with-influence-rather-than-mandating/ Packet Pushers Thu, 27 Mar 2025 15:53:34 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=69590 ... Read more »]]> 10 10 Leading With Influence Rather Than Mandating full 48:42 Packet Pushers no technical leadership, technical team lead, technical management, laura santamaria, cio, cto, ceo, ciso How do you lead with influence rather than mandate? On today’s show, we talk with JJ Asghar from IBM. JJ shares his extensive experience in managing open-source namespaces like GitHub and npm for I… How do you lead with influence rather than mandate? On today’s show, we talk with JJ Asghar from IBM. JJ shares his extensive experience in managing open-source namespaces like GitHub and npm for IBM. He discusses the challenges of influencing decisions without formal authority and tailoring communication styles for different audiences. JJ also advocates for<a class="excerpt-read-more" href="https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/technically-leadership/tl010-leading-with-influence-rather-than-mandating/" title="ReadTL010: Leading With Influence Rather Than Mandating">... Read more »</a> TL009: Shifting to a Growth Mindset for Organizational Success https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/technically-leadership/tl009-shifting-to-a-growth-mindset-for-organizational-success/ Packet Pushers Thu, 12 Dec 2024 19:44:16 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=66062 ... Read more »]]> 9 9 Shifting to a Growth Mindset for Organizational Success full 36:56 Packet Pushers no technical leadership, technical team lead, technical management, laura santamaria, cio, cto, ceo, ciso A growth mindset not only advances you, but can help to advance those around you. Today we delve into the concept of a growth mindset with guest Sasha Czarkowski. We contrast the growth mindset with… A growth mindset not only advances you, but can help to advance those around you. Today we delve into the concept of a growth mindset with guest Sasha Czarkowski. We contrast the growth mindset with a fixed mindset, highlighting the latter’s detrimental effects on creativity and learning. The discussion also highlights the importance of psychological<a class="excerpt-read-more" href="https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/technically-leadership/tl009-shifting-to-a-growth-mindset-for-organizational-success/" title="ReadTL009: Shifting to a Growth Mindset for Organizational Success">... Read more »</a> TL008: How to Hire Top Performers https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/technically-leadership/tl008-how-to-hire-top-performers/ Packet Pushers Thu, 21 Nov 2024 16:24:15 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=65829 ... Read more »]]> 8 8 How to Hire Top Performers full 37:48 Packet Pushers no technical leadership, technical team lead, technical management, laura santamaria, cio, cto, ceo, ciso Hiring is never an easy process. On today’s 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 … Hiring is never an easy process. On today’s 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 fair and structured interview process, including the use of rubrics to evaluate candidates consistently. He discusses the challenges of assessing<a class="excerpt-read-more" href="https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/technically-leadership/tl008-how-to-hire-top-performers/" title="ReadTL008: How to Hire Top Performers">... Read more »</a> TL007: Hot Takes on Technical Leadership https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/technically-leadership/tl007-hot-takes-on-technical-leadership/ Packet Pushers Thu, 07 Nov 2024 19:16:09 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=65631 ... Read more »]]> 7 7 Hot Takes on Technical Leadership full 8:40 Packet Pushers no technical leadership, technical team lead, technical management, laura santamaria, cio, cto, ceo, ciso 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 … 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 more from her guests on the first six episodes of Technically Leadership. Listen, reflect and then apply to your own leadership role. Episode Links: Laura Santamaria Packet<a class="excerpt-read-more" href="https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/technically-leadership/tl007-hot-takes-on-technical-leadership/" title="ReadTL007: Hot Takes on Technical Leadership">... Read more »</a> TL006: From Blame to Empowerment: Changing Team Culture in Tech https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/technically-leadership/tl006-from-blame-to-empowerment-changing-team-culture-in-tech/ Packet Pushers Thu, 24 Oct 2024 14:59:04 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=65406 ... Read more »]]> 6 6 From Blame to Empowerment: Changing Team Culture in Tech full 46:02 Packet Pushers no technical leadership, technical team lead, technical management, laura santamaria, cio, cto, ceo, ciso Leadership has a huge impact on an organization’s culture, including tech teams. On the positive side, leaders can foster healthy, productive environments. On the negative side, they can build h… Leadership has a huge impact on an organization’s culture, including tech teams. On the positive side, leaders can foster healthy, productive environments. On the negative side, they can build hostile, blame-centric viper pits. Today’s episode of Technically Leadership examines how to strive for the positive by shielding teams from internal politics, developing empathetic leadership, distinguishing<a class="excerpt-read-more" href="https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/technically-leadership/tl006-from-blame-to-empowerment-changing-team-culture-in-tech/" title="ReadTL006: From Blame to Empowerment: Changing Team Culture in Tech">... Read more »</a> TL005: Navigating the Practical and Emotional Challenges of Tech Layoffs https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/technically-leadership/tl005-navigating-the-practical-and-emotional-challenges-of-tech-layoffs/ Packet Pushers Thu, 10 Oct 2024 16:10:36 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=65221 ... Read more »]]> 5 5 Navigating the Practical and Emotional Challenges of Tech Layoffs full 21:35 Packet Pushers no technical leadership, technical team lead, technical management, laura santamaria, cio, cto, ceo, ciso 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… 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 strategies for job searching post-layoff while maintaining perspective. She concludes with a tips for leaders to more effectively lead their teams through a layoff.<a class="excerpt-read-more" href="https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/technically-leadership/tl005-navigating-the-practical-and-emotional-challenges-of-tech-layoffs/" title="ReadTL005: Navigating the Practical and Emotional Challenges of Tech Layoffs">... Read more »</a> TL004: Fostering Psychological Safety for Tech Teams https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/technically-leadership/tl004-fostering-psychological-safety-for-tech-teams/ Packet Pushers Thu, 26 Sep 2024 15:48:38 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=64990 ... Read more »]]> 4 4 Fostering Psychological Safety for Tech Teams full 34:49 Packet Pushers no technical leadership, technical team lead, technical management, laura santamaria, cio, cto, ceo, ciso 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… 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 leadership tool, it can help people perform at their highest levels. In this episode of Technically Leadership, guest Wesley Faulkner talks with host Laura Santamaria about<a class="excerpt-read-more" href="https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/technically-leadership/tl004-fostering-psychological-safety-for-tech-teams/" title="ReadTL004: Fostering Psychological Safety for Tech Teams">... Read more »</a> TL003: Leveling Up Your Team’s Skills https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/technically-leadership/tl003-leveling-up-your-teams-skills/ Packet Pushers Fri, 13 Sep 2024 11:36:17 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=64808 ... Read more »]]> 3 3 Leveling Up Your Team's Skills full 40:33 Packet Pushers no technical leadership, technical team lead, technical management, laura santamaria, cio, cto, ceo, ciso 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… 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 Scott talk about the need for continuous learning and explore options for encouraging skill development, even in budget-constrained environments. Good leaders should guide by<a class="excerpt-read-more" href="https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/technically-leadership/tl003-leveling-up-your-teams-skills/" title="ReadTL003: Leveling Up Your Team’s Skills">... Read more »</a> TL002: The Philosophical Roots of Leadership https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/technically-leadership/tl002-the-philosophical-roots-of-leadership/ Packet Pushers Thu, 29 Aug 2024 14:34:03 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=64619 ... Read more »]]> 2 2 The Philosophical Roots of Leadership full 40:06 Packet Pushers no technical leadership, technical team lead, technical management, laura santamaria, cio, cto, ceo, ciso 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… 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 a strong team culture, handling layoffs and letting people go, and exploring what philosophy can teach us about leadership. Guest Matt Butcher, CEO<a class="excerpt-read-more" href="https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/technically-leadership/tl002-the-philosophical-roots-of-leadership/" title="ReadTL002: The Philosophical Roots of Leadership">... Read more »</a> TL001: The Line Between Management and IC Leadership https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/technically-leadership/tl001-the-line-between-management-and-ic-leadership/ Packet Pushers Thu, 25 Jul 2024 16:22:28 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=64163 ... Read more »]]> 1 1 TL001: The Line between Management and IC Leadership full 43:22 Packet Pushers no technical leadership, technical team lead, technical management, laura santamaria, cio, cto, ceo, ciso 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… 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 share their stories from both perspectives and offer advice for those considering similar paths in technical leadership. Episode Guests: Nick Silkey and Martin Smith Nick Silkey, Senior<a class="excerpt-read-more" href="https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/technically-leadership/tl001-the-line-between-management-and-ic-leadership/" title="ReadTL001: The Line Between Management and IC Leadership">... Read more »</a> TL000: Announcing Technically Leadership, a New Podcast for the Next Phase of Your Career https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/technically-leadership/tl000-announcing-technically-leadership-a-new-podcast-for-the-next-phase-of-your-career/ Packet Pushers Wed, 17 Jul 2024 10:44:33 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=64137 ... Read more »]]> TL000: Announcing Technically Leadership, a New Podcast for the Next Phase of Your Career full 3:26 Packet Pushers no technical leadership, technical team lead, technical management, laura santamaria, cio, cto, ceo, ciso 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… 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 your management skills. Whether you’re considering your first management role or you’re an experienced manager working your way to the C-suite, this podcast is for you.<a class="excerpt-read-more" href="https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/technically-leadership/tl000-announcing-technically-leadership-a-new-podcast-for-the-next-phase-of-your-career/" title="ReadTL000: Announcing Technically Leadership, a New Podcast for the Next Phase of Your Career">... Read more »</a>