Episode 33: The one trait that will set your team up for success in 2023 - a podcast by Darja Gutnick (CEO, Co-Founder of Bunch.ai, Inc.)

from 2022-12-17T10:28:14

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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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