Ladybug Podcast
1) Becoming An Engineering Manager Without A Technical Background
In this episode, we explore how to become an effective engineering manager—even without a technical background. We’ll unpack what the role truly entails, how to leverage your strengths in communicatio...Show More
2) Performance Management As An Engineering Manager
In this episode, we’ll dig into how managers can balance output, impact, and quality, set meaningful goals, and coach engineers toward growth — not just manage them. We’ll also tackle how to handle un...Show More
3) Interviewing And Hiring Engineers
Hiring great engineers is one of the most important—and difficult—parts of an engineering manager’s job. In this episode, we break down the full hiring journey: from writing effective job descriptions...Show More
4) Managing A Remote Team Of Engineers
Remote work is here to stay—but managing a distributed engineering team comes with its own set of challenges and opportunities. In this episode, we dive into what it takes to lead remote engineers eff...Show More
5) Working With Product Managers and Stakeholders
Episode Notes Engineering managers sit at the intersection of tech, product, and people—which means collaboration is key. In this episode, we explore how to build strong working relationships with pro...Show More
6) Project Management As An Engineering Manager
Episode Notes As an engineering manager, project management isn’t just a skill—it’s part of the job. In this episode, we unpack what effective project management looks like from the EM seat. From sett...Show More
7) Your First 90 Days As An Engineering Manager
Episode Notes The first 90 days in any new role are crucial—but as a new engineering manager, they can make or break your trajectory. In this episode, we dive into how to approach your first three mon...Show More
8) The Transition From Engineer To Engineering Manager
Episode Notes Stepping into management for the first time can be both exciting and overwhelming. In this episode, we explore the critical shift from individual contributor to engineering manager—what ...Show More
9) A Brief Introduction To Engineering Management
Episode Notes 02:52 What is engineering management? 05:27 Why are we qualified to discuss this? 12:20 What are EMs responsible for? 14:38 The difference between an EM and Tech Lead 24:15 Key skills ...Show More
10) A Day in the Life of a Software Engineer
What is a typical day in the life like for a software engineer? To close out Season 6, we thought it’d be a great idea to give you some insight into our workdays, as we all have very different roles a...Show More