Your library of frameworks, templates, and guides for technical leadership
A course that helps technical leaders cultivate a growth-oriented leadership mindset to better guide engineering teams.
Curated resources for learning Python programming from beginner to advanced levels
Curated collection of resources for entrepreneurs building technology startups
Comprehensive GitHub repository of curated engineering management resources and best practices
Deep-dive podcast on software engineering at Big Tech and startups by former Uber engineer
Podcast featuring conversations with CTOs about technical leadership, scaling, and engineering culture
Podcast exploring organizational friction and how to reduce obstacles that slow teams down
Y Combinator's community-driven tech news aggregator for developers and entrepreneurs
Tosho Trajanov's newsletter sharing CTO perspectives on technology leadership and strategy
Newsletter focused on leadership challenges and solutions specific to technology organizations
Harvard Business Review's daily management insights delivered via email newsletter
Weekly newsletter curating articles on software engineering leadership, culture, and team management
Michelin-starred chef demonstrating excellence, creativity, and leadership in high-performance environments
Profile of renowned Brazilian chef demonstrating creative leadership and innovation principles
Curated list of resources for CTOs covering technical leadership, hiring, architecture, and startup growth
Eva Parish's insights into the editing process and how to improve written content
Techniques for writing compelling content that captures and maintains reader attention
Building organizational culture that values asynchronous written communication for clarity and transparency
Steph Smith's guide on developing writing confidence through process and practice
How Amazon uses narrative documents and six-page memos to drive better decision-making
Practical guide for writing clear, confident blog posts that engage readers
Timeless principles for clear, engaging writing applicable to technical and business communication
Guide to delivering authentic, effective apologies in professional and leadership contexts
Writing structure that presents most important information first, ideal for technical documentation
Essential email templates for professional communication in business and leadership contexts
Comprehensive collection of facilitation techniques for running effective workshops and meetings
Leadership philosophy of enabling teams through delegation and avoiding micromanagement
Exploring how strategic laziness and impatience can drive better engineering practices and automation
First Round Review guide on building effective management training programs for startups
Framework for implementing morning learning sessions to develop team growth mindset and continuous improvement
Simple management technique of regularly sharing interesting content to build team culture and learning
Strategies for developing and mentoring engineering talent internally rather than relying solely on hiring
Analysis of when employees become vulnerable to leaving and how leaders can strengthen or weaken commitment
Wise's engineering values emphasizing transparency, customer focus, and global impact
HubSpot's engineering principles focusing on customer success, autonomy, and continuous improvement
Figma's approach to engineering culture and values in building collaborative design tools
Lullabot's six engineering values prioritizing people, inclusivity, learning, balance, future-thinking, and joy
Medium's engineering values emphasizing personal growth, mentorship, diversity, and pursuit of greatness
Amazon's 16 leadership principles that guide decision-making and define company culture
Why solving cultural problems with technology makes dysfunction worse, not better
HubSpot's culture deck outlining seven core principles for building a company people love
Analysis of brilliant but toxic engineers and their destructive impact on team dynamics and productivity
Why fundamental principles outlast tools and processes for sustainable professional growth
Key practices and behaviors that enable teams to perform at their highest potential
Why organizational culture is more fundamental to success than strategic planning
Design patterns for managing up and professional communication in challenging workplace situations
Deep analysis of cultural practices from leading tech companies and their engineering success patterns
Six proven strategies for engineering managers to maintain technical credibility and combat skill decay
Thestdlib (standard library) is your collection of battle-tested resources for technical leadership. Each resource is designed to be immediately applicable to your role. New resources are added based on community feedback and emerging best practices.