November 2025
Beginner
392 pages
12h 7m
English
Overview
Becoming a tech lead is one of the most challenging transitions in a technical career. You're no longer just writing code; now you're guiding people, aligning teams, and translating strategy into execution. Suddenly, your calendar's packed, Slack is blowing up, and you're still somehow expected to ship code. You're not building systems anymore, you're building people. And no one gave you the manual—until now.
Leveling Up as a Tech Lead gives you the clarity and tools to lead with confidence while maintaining your technical edge. Drawing on her years as a Thoughtworks tech lead and a trainer to hundreds of other technical leaders, Anemari Fiser shares practical frameworks, real-world examples, and plug-and-play scripts you can use right away. Whether you're just stepping into the role or looking to sharpen your skills, this book helps you lead with clarity, empathy, and real impact.
- Understand the true expectations of the tech lead role in your context
- Communicate effectively and manage stakeholders with confidence
- Build trust and collaboration across your team
- Delegate, mentor, and coach to grow others and yourself
- Balance hands-on technical work with people leadership
- Lead through uncertainty, conflict, and change
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