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In partnership with Stanford UniversityWhat are durable leadership skills in 2026?
As code becomes cheaper, communication skills gain value.
Editor’s picks
How to lead individuals with advanced technical expertise
If you’re a manager of individual contributor’s who have more years of experience on you, you may be confused on how best to lead them.
How can I rebuild a struggling team’s confidence and trust?
When there’s friction in the team you’re managing, morale, performance, and trust all take a hit. How can you rectify the situation?
How to lead senior engineers as a new manager
If you’ve just entered a management role, cultivating your relationship with the senior engineers on your team may be a daunting prospect. Here are a few ways to get that relationship off to a good start.
New York • September 8 & 9, 2027
Loved LDX3 New York? Pre-sale tickets for 2027 are now available.
Essential reading
Reasons to step into a leadership role (and the reasons not to)
Thinking of becoming an engineering leader? Let Pat Kua help you with the first step of the journey.
On our Leadership playlist
What we talk about when we talk about leadership
Exploring key leadership themes from years in tech, this talk offers guidance and practical strategies to help engineers become the leaders they want to be.
From engineer to executive: Leading the shift and inspiring business-minded tech teams
Explore the journey from engineering leader to CTO, with insights on bridging technology and business strategy, leading with influence, and fostering business-minded tech teams.
Elevating your leadership skills during tough times
What skills do you need to be a great leader during economic uncertainty?
Post-ZIRP engineering leadership
This talk explores the evolution of the engineering leadership role from the growth-focused 2010s to today’s environment of increased scrutiny and accountability.
The festival for modern engineering leadership
New York • September 15 & 16, 2026
More about Engineering Management
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Why impatience is a virtue in engineering leaders
Impatience isn’t always a negative trait. Here’s how impatient leaders cut through bureaucracy and get things done.
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How becoming a parent accelerated my path to staff engineer
Four parenting lessons that can help you become a better engineering leader.
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How to handle a reorganization as an engineering manager
Going through your first reorg as a leader? Here’s how to ensure it goes smoothly for you and your team.
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The key to alignment: Understanding your company’s stage of growth
If you’re clashing with peers over strategic decisions, it might be a sign of misunderstanding about the stage of growth you’re in. Here’s how to avoid this crucial disconnect.
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Three ways to make time for reflection as an engineering leader
Carving out time to focus, reflect, and plan as a leader
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How to streamline your processes as an engineering manager
Time-saving secrets for engineering managers
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Four engineering leadership trends you need to know
How engineering leaders are approaching team growth this year
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Taking over an existing engineering team? Follow these three tips.
Everything a manager needs to know about inheriting an engineering team
Top Leadership videos
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Leading your team through a major refactor – don’t be a hero, be a leader
In this talk Dylan shares his experience leading a team through uncharted waters and the lessons learned along the way.
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Beyond generic goodstuff: Helping teams navigate context
In the dynamic landscape of software engineering, there’s a pervasive allure to what Randall calls “Generic Goodstuff™” – universally lauded practices that seem like silver bullets to team improvement.
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Creating technical leadership in context
This talk will cover how Joy and Nathan overcame challenges at Plaid through the creation of a technical leadership structure parallel to management.
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The joy of being staff+
In this session, Leslie Chapman will celebrate what it means to be a senior individual contributor. What better way to close out the conference than with a love letter to what brings us together?
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The path from Director to CTO: How to follow it, or how to mentor it
This talk is aimed at both aspiring Chief Technology Officers and those who are in a position to mentor future CTOs. Explore the journey from a Director of Engineering role to a CTO, focusing on the skills and experiences needed for this transition and how experienced leaders can guide others on this path.
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Budgeting: Your (unexpected) opportunity to be a hero
As you advance your career as an engineering leader, managing a budget becomes a highly critical part of your job.
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Adventure beyond the keyboard: Growth strategies for senior leaders
When you’re at the top, getting direct feedback gets tougher, and figuring out how to improve becomes a bit of a puzzle.
This talk is your guide to cracking that puzzle, and make leadership growth less of a mystery and more of an adventure!
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In partnership with Swarmia
Post-ZIRP engineering leadership
This talk explores the evolution of the engineering leadership role from the growth-focused 2010s to today’s environment of increased scrutiny and accountability.