Wisely Wielding Your Tech Skills with Karl Archuleta with Karl Archuleta

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In this episode, Byron and guest Karl Archuleta discuss the challenges tech leaders face when they transition from being hands-on technologists to leadership roles. They explore the urge to continue coding and its impact on leadership, team dynamics, and personal life. Karl shares insights from his diverse career and emphasizes the importance of delegation, balancing tech skills with leadership responsibilities, and fostering team growth. They also touch on maintaining a technical edge while leading, the significance of accountability, and finding fulfillment in developing people over just solving technical problems.

Links:

Karl Archuleta on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karl-archuleta/

Winning with Accountability by Henry J. Evans - https://www.amazon.com/-/es/Winning-Accountability-Language-High-Performing-Organizations/dp/0981924204?tag=sommardahl-20

Timeline:

00:00 Balancing Coding and Management 00:34 Introduction to Karl Archuleta 02:02 Karl's Background and Career Journey 03:32 Thrill-Seeking Hobbies 05:11 The Urge to Fix Everything as a Tech Leader 05:42 Impactful Books and Leadership Insights 06:45 The Importance of Accountability 09:15 Challenges in Estimations and Expectations 16:30 Transitioning from Coding to Leadership 25:04 The Journey from Coding to Leadership 26:38 Balancing Technical Contributions and Leadership 26:49 Strategies for Maintaining Technical Involvement 29:14 The Importance of Human Flourishing in Leadership 31:12 Empowering Your Team for Success 42:50 The Value of Pair Programming 45:24 Final Thoughts and Advice for Tech Leaders