When The Going Gets Tough

Overview
This article explores how technical leaders can stay resilient and guide their teams through tough times, offering practical advice on mindset, communication, and decision making.

Key Takeaways

• Recognize early signs of stress in teams and address them proactively
• Adopt a growth mindset to turn challenges into opportunities
• Communicate transparently to maintain trust during uncertainty
• Prioritize self care and model resilience for your team

Who Would Benefit

• Engineering managers
• CTOs and technical leads
• Team leads in fast moving environments
• Anyone in a leadership role facing high pressure situations

Frameworks and Methodologies

• Situational Leadership
• Agile Retrospectives for continuous improvement
• Stress management techniques such as the Eisenhower matrix