Lena Reinhardt has dedicated her career to helping technology leaders build successful engineering organizations.
Her background includes roles such as VP of Engineering at CircleCI and TravisCI, along with being a co founder and CEO of a SaaS startup. She now works as a leadership coach, management trainer, and organizational developer.
Here are a few things we discussed in our chat:
- Challenges in the tech industry 📉
- Creating a healthy work environment 🏡
- How to take care of yourself ❤️
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This episode is brought to you by Swarmia, the engineering effectiveness platform for modern software organizations: https://swarmia.com
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Here are the key chapters from the interview:
(00:00) Introduction
(03:18) The Landscape of the Tech Industry
(06:25) The Role of Venture Capital
(13:14) Generational Shifts
(19:40) Leading in Times of Uncertainty
(22:57) Self-Care for Leaders
(35:18) Understanding Your Role and Its Impact
(41:18) Recognizing Signs of Burnout
(44:37) Investing in a Healthy Work Environment
(52:32) The Importance of Delegation and System Building
(01:02:55) Wrapping Up and Final Thoughts
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For inquiries about sponsoring the podcast, or appearing as a guest, email luca@refactoring.club
