This week we chatted with Steve Tauber. Steve is a CTO in residence at madewithlove, where he has worked with more than 45 startups, helping them establish scale-proof processes, and build strong, high-performing teams.
Steve also recently co-authored a book called “Freerange Management” that helps leaders create an environment where people are truly happy and free to do their best work.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
Steve’s new book on free-range management, and what free-range chickens and engineering teams have in common
Why leaders need to step back to allow their teams to step up
What to look for in candidates to create knowledge-first organizations
What you need on your roadmap to succeed in 2023
2:35 - What is a CTO in residence
9:50 - What are knowledge-first organizations and why they are relevant today
14:35 - Steve’s new book and its value for engineering leaders
25:10 - Double diamond design framework for problem-solving
29:00 - Accountability in free-range management
30:55 - How to celebrate failures and learn from them
38:00 - The toughest moments in Steve’s career and how we overcame them
41:30 - How getting enough sleep can help you solve problems faster
44:45 - Why you shouldn’t read any of the popular industry books
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