Dans cet épisode, Francis Lacoste, expert en culture organisationnelle, discute des défis des sous-cultures et du rôle crucial des gestionnaires pour observer et améliorer la culture. Il propose de prioriser les relations et développer des réseaux informels pour faciliter la collaboration. Les challenges des cultivateurs de culture, l'alignement culturel via les Scaling Frameworks, et Rendanheyi sont abordés. Un épisode incontournable pour comprendre l'impact d'une culture forte sur une organisation, le tout avec humour et énergie!

Francis Lacoste, an executive coach with a rich background in engineering leadership at Salesforce and Heroku, shares insights on the transformative journey of technical co-founders. He emphasizes the importance of culture during startup growth, highlighting how to maintain cohesion and alignment with the company’s North Star. The conversation dives into the 'inner game' of leadership, focusing on emotional intelligence and psychological safety. Additionally, Francis discusses the role of tailored coaching in navigating the complexities of startup dynamics and adapting to rapid AI advancements.

Laura and Kevin chat with Francis Lacoste, former Senior Director of Software Engineering at Salesforce turned Engineering Leadership Coach. They discuss the importance of nurturing work cultures, challenges engineers face transitioning into leadership, the saturation of Salesforce certifications, and differing views on coaching and therapy for tech leaders.

Joining the podcast are Miroslaw Stanek, Director of Engineering at Papaya Global, and Francis Lacoste, VPE and CTO Coach. They delve into topics like navigating acquisitions, merging cultures, onboarding talent, and maintaining team motivation during transitions. Insights on leadership, team integration, and efficiency are shared, providing valuable lessons for engineering leaders.

Francis Lacoste, Founder of The VPE Coach, discusses the challenges of leading tech organizations, including team growth, relationships with executives, and the shift from technical to people-focused challenges. They also explore building high-performance teams through clear mission and psychological safety, as well as mastering emotions and conflict resolution in startup settings for effective tech leadership.