Find resources to solve your technical leadership challenges
Critical analysis of systemic problems in technical interviews and their impact on diversity and fairness
Strategic approach to whiteboard interviews using systematic problem-solving techniques to impress interviewers
John D. Cook's analysis of why productivity without intelligence can be destructive and the importance of strategic thinking
Tara Seshan's framework for identifying and recruiting unconventional talent with high potential beyond traditional credentials
Intercom's framework for identifying critical traits that transform good engineers into exceptional team members
Aline Lerner's insider critique of technical hiring practices and why current recruiting methods fail both companies and candidates
Critical perspective shift showing how hiring senior engineers is about selling your opportunity, not just selecting candidates
Patty McCord's radical hiring framework from Netflix emphasizing problem-solving abilities over culture fit
Dan Luu's analysis of how 'hire the best' practices lead to superficial screening that overlooks talented engineers
Comprehensive guide to engineering hiring practices and building effective technical teams
Analysis of common hiring mistakes that prevent companies from recruiting talented developers
Jeff Atwood's critique of Silicon Valley's 'hire only the best' mantra and how it perpetuates hidden biases
James Stanier's argument for engineering leaders staying deeply connected to their team's work and technical decisions
James Stanier's framework for managers staying technically engaged without becoming primary feature implementers
Personal account of how a brutally direct manager transformed an engineer's approach to leadership and code quality
Simon Sinek's argument for leading with purpose and vision rather than being driven solely by metrics
Structured methodology for creating psychologically safe feedback environments in engineering teams
Guide to avoiding common mistakes when delivering negative feedback using the OFNR model
Structured framework for delivering critical feedback that transforms difficult conversations into growth opportunities
Argument that the most effective leaders emerge from technical expertise rather than professional management tracks
Common management questions and practical answers for engineering leaders navigating people leadership challenges
Critical analysis of tech lead roles and the challenges of balancing technical expertise with leadership responsibilities
Communication strategy for engineering leaders presenting to executives with direct, concise responses
Will Larson's analysis of balancing trust-based management with necessary oversight and inspection systems
Strategic guide on when and how to escalate problems effectively within organizational hierarchies
Analysis of how employee turnover destroys institutional knowledge and software system understanding
Employee handbook from the headless CMS company covering remote work practices and startup culture
Open-source collaboration platform's guide to distributed team management and community building
Development guidelines and best practices from Inaka covering coding standards and project management
Open-source employee handbook showcasing transparent company policies and progressive workplace culture
Interactive cognitive challenge designed to reveal problem-solving approaches and decision-making patterns
Revolutionary peer-to-peer learning model that eliminates traditional educational hierarchies for developer training
Critical analysis of how 'culture fit' hiring practices mask unconscious bias and perpetuate homogeneous teams
Comprehensive taxonomy of mental shortcuts and systematic errors that undermine technical decision-making
Analysis of workplace belonging, diversity challenges, and the impact of organizational culture on employee inclusion
Strategic guide for translating DevEx improvements into compelling business proposals for executive buy-in
Revolutionary approach to measuring productivity by focusing on team-level blockers rather than traditional metrics
Juan Pablo Buriticá's strategic guide on key performance indicators for optimizing engineering delivery processes
Guide on how imprecise requests waste team time and strategies for communicating expectations clearly
Guide on how relinquishing direct control can amplify team performance and innovation through empowerment
Mental model for strategic decision-making by considering long-term consequences and asking 'And then what?'
Richard Marmorstein's critique of data-driven culture and framework for meaningful metrics usage
Rands' leadership guide on empowering teams through strategic questioning and developing decision-making skills
Analysis of engineering team dynamics and strategies for balancing thoughtful discussion with rapid execution
Decision-making framework that prioritizes removing objections over achieving unanimous agreement
Curated collection of mental models and principles for strategic thinking and team performance optimization
Roman Imankulov's guide using IETF's 'rough consensus' approach for efficient decision-making in flat organizations
Strategic framework for approaching life-changing decisions with clarity and systematic thinking
The stdlib collection is a community-curated library of practical, immediately useful, 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.