Leadership

Managing HumansBiting and Humorous Tales of a Software Engineering Manager Author: Michael Lopp If you manage people, this book is worth reading. Rather than offering complete solutions, it presents the author’s gut feelings based on his experience with what works and what doesn’t. It’s written lightly, with plenty of humor and healthy doses of sarcasm that make it engaging without being cynical. ...

Team TopologiesOrganizing Business and Technology Teams for Fast Flow Authors: Matthew Skelton, Manuel Pais Team Topologies is a must-read for anyone involved in building software at scale. It moves away from the “everyone should talk to everyone” fallacy and introduces a pragmatic, team-first approach to organizational design. By focusing on cognitive load and the flow of value, Skelton and Pais provide a clear vocabulary for discussing team structures and their interactions. ...

Radical CandorHow to Get What You Want by Saying What You Mean Author: Kim Scott The general idea of the book is that great leadership means caring personally while challenging directly. When I started reading the book, I figured out it’s not that radical at all. It’s about feedback, mostly constructive: “Radical Candor” is about giving feedback that is both kind and clear-helping people grow while building strong, trusting relationships. ...

Responding in anger undermines leadership. Learn how managing emotions leads to better decisions and healthier team dynamics.

Snakes in SuitsUnderstanding and Surviving the Psychopaths in Your Office Authors: Paul Babiak, Robert D. Hare I read the Polish translation titled “Psychopaci w pracy: Jak ich rozpoznać i jak sobie z nimi radzić”. Psychopaci w pracyJak ich rozpoznać i jak sobie z nimi radzić ...

Reflections and practical tips from 20 years using Getting Things Done, plus a short workshop plan for leaders who want actionable routines.

Discover why traditional motivation techniques can backfire in tech teams and how leaders can foster intrinsic motivation through autonomy, mastery, and purpose. Learn actionable strategies to empower your team and boost engagement, based on insights from Daniel Pink’s “Drive.”

Escaping the Build TrapHow Effective Product Management Creates Real Value Author: Melissa Perri This was the first book on Product Management I’ve ever read, and I’m glad I started with such a solid one. In my daily work, I collaborate closely with product owners, and I wanted to better understand their role: How do they work? What are their priorities? And how can our collaboration be more effective? What I appreciated most about this book is how clearly it structures the profession of Product Management and breaks down its many facets. ...

Practical guide to the Harvard Negotiation Model - the four principles of principled negotiation, how to use BATNA, responses to common hard-ball tactics, and actionable tips for reaching win‑win agreements in leadership and teams.

Learn how to run a Personal User Manual exercise with your team to boost connection, improve communication, and foster a positive team culture. Includes a ready-to-use template and practical tips for success.