Geek Leadership Essentials
Geek Leadership Essentials
Tom Cooper
"Because people matter, we must lead them well" One key problem we run into is that we focus on technical skill and don't work on communications and influence. In this podcast I'll help you get more of the important "geek work" done by helping you get others to want to help you!
Why your project will probably fail – BGLS5E6B
Here are 4 keys to helping your projects and your skills get better FAST Play Episode
Oct 5, 2023
11 min
The airport with 2 control towers
What you can expect, why I'm creating it, and some samples of what you'll get by listening to the podcast. Play Episode
Sep 25, 2023
27 min
What happens when you have a firehose of money for your software project?
'Mo money, Mo problems' - how having a big budget isn't always a blessing, and how cloud can bite you Play Episode
Aug 29, 2023
30 min
BGLS5E4 – Living the dream
Frank's big dream was at risk. He hoped Oliver could rescue it, but needed help to find a path to success.
Jul 24, 2023
34 min
From dysfunction to a soft landing: How Ajay found a way for his team to win. BGLS5E3
Ajay was facing late software, blown sales forecasts and a dysfunctional team, but he found a good path for the team Play Episode
Jun 19, 2023
22 min
Disaster Averted: An Impossible Project Succeeds – BGLS5E2
The project was a train wreck, with lots of errors, but the team found a path to turn disaster into a big win. Play Episode
May 22, 2023
25 min
BGLS5E1 – Software Horror Story #1 – Everyone Needs a Reservation
Listen to a software horror story and what could be done to rescue the team from disaster!
Apr 21, 2023
18 min
You’re not super technical?
You don’t have to be the most technical person to lead a software team.
Jan 3, 2022
What do you mean “It’s Better”?
Your #customer may mean something #different when they ask which #product is #better. What are they looking for? http://TomCooper.us
Apr 16, 2020
1 min
Do these really make that much difference?
Text-based and “virtual communication” cuts out a ton of useful communication cues that we use to interpret what others mean. People fill in the blanks with negativity. While I’m not generally a fan of emoticons, experts say we should use these 7 emojis to help convey your emotions. Want more like this? Http://TomCooper.us/workfromhome
Apr 14, 2020
56 sec