Pat Kua

Former CTO/Chief Scientist @N26 , @ThoughtWorks alum. Runs and He/him @patkua @hachyderm.io and Bluesky

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I'm really excited to share a summer ☀️ project that has been quite the work in the making, the "Managing Managers" podcast (https://t.co/35viCfSlN1) available on most podcast platforms like #Spotify, #ApplePodcasts, etc

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Monday manager tip 🙂 Not everyone is prepared for a formal manager role. A formal management role has both responsibilities and accountability. People focus on the former and forget the latter.

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🔥Hot off the press: Issue #373 of Level Up, a curated newsletter for leaders in tech #cto #vpeng #engmanager #techlead w/content from @jstanier @stephentoub @madebygps @JamesMoessis @tqbf & more! See https://t.co/TLW8RZREuB

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"Culture is what people do when no-one is looking" - Herb Keller (former CEO Southwest Airlines)

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Everyone is told that leaders need to have strong communication skills, but no one tells you how. Learn some practical approaches to improving your communication skills as a technical leader and learn how to "Communicate Like a CTO" https://t.co/V0gVUpDDxF

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Monday manager tip 🙂 If the only feedback you're providing to your team is at review-time, you're not doing it frequently enough. Offer feedback early and often to strengthen confidence and improve effectiveness

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🔥Hot off the press: Issue #372 of Level Up, a curated newsletter for leaders in tech #cto #vpeng #engmanager #techlead w/content from @Leadershipfreak @kleto @jamesshore @seldo & more! See https://t.co/4Yb4Ae4nC2

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“In our modern world, the most important work we do is cognitive; so, it’s not surprising that a structure developed for physical work isn’t optimal for intellectual work” - L. David Marquet

#leadership #management #flow

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Coping with a Crisis https://t.co/zI3YhZd6HF

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In Shortcut to Tech Leadership, we explore how Makers can successfully transition to acting like Multipliers. Join this workshop to find out how https://t.co/dH6nc3KBX9

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🔥Hot off the press: Issue #371 of Level Up, a curated newsletter for leaders in tech #cto #vpeng #engmanager #techlead w/content from @ikidoit @patforna & more! See https://t.co/CiFoTTuLRy

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🔥Hot off the press: Issue #370 of Level Up, a curated newsletter for leaders in tech #cto #vpeng #engmanager #techlead w/content from @ALEngineered @mdubakov @pramodsadalage @premanandc @davidavpereira @komorama & more! See https://t.co/U3A4IRE94k

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Monday manager tip 🙂 Saying something is not the same as being heard. Being heard is the not the same as being understood. Successful communication requires feedback

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🔥Hot off the press: Issue #369 of Level Up, a curated newsletter for leaders in tech #cto #vpeng #engmanager #techlead w/content from @artpetty @mitsuhiko @tottinge @KevinGoldsmith @erikbryn @BharatKChandar @RuyuChen & more! See https://t.co/XclGRAkafv

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"It’s very hard to say no to an opportunity if you don’t know where you’re going" - Anthony Moore

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Monday manager tip 🙂 Leading well doesn't mean you always have to have the answers. In fact, the best leaders rarely do because they have built a high-performing team of people with diverse expertise

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🔥Hot off the press: Issue #368 of Level Up, a curated newsletter for leaders in tech #cto #vpeng #engmanager #techlead w/content from @Leadershipfreak @dbreunig @gdb & more! See https://t.co/oIucnc6SLf

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“It’s not about the cards you’re dealt, but how you play the hand.” ― Randy Pausch, The Last Lecture

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I am often asked, "What tools should I use as an #EngineeringManager?" Here is my answer in this post: https://t.co/Ey6wctUaax

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Experienced leaders know that there will always be more to do than the time you have available. Improve how you use your time and you'll grow your impact as a leader. This course will show you how. https://t.co/LFshm8VmlX

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The best managers in tech understand how to manage a system with non-linear properties. This self-guided course will show Systems Thinking Fundamentals in the context of technology teams. https://t.co/vXOmBM0qEo