Leading into Tech

Many engineers land a leadership role without any training in how to manage people. Stephen Greer's guide is written for that moment, when a developer becomes responsible for a team and must learn a new set of skills quickly.

The book covers the day-to-day work of managing people: holding one-to-one meetings, giving feedback, and handling performance conversations. It also addresses the tension between meeting delivery deadlines and looking after the people who do the work. A central theme is moving from hands-on technical work toward helping others succeed, while keeping the respect of colleagues who value your technical judgment. Greer also points out common mistakes that often undermine people in their first leadership roles.

The guide is aimed at new team leads, engineering managers, and engineers who hope to become CTOs. It is meant for readers who want to build the confidence and outlook needed to lead well from the start.