Leadership

Leadership is the ability of an individual to inspire, influence, and guide others toward the accomplishment of common goals and objectives.

This page is a collection of resources I consider relevant to leadership.

Resources

Communication: A key leadership skill. It is the primary means through which leaders inspire and influence others.
Leadership Styles: The distinct approaches to guiding, motivating, and managing teams, which are characterized by varying degrees of authority, delegation, collaboration, and communication strategies.

Nov 12, 2025 - The Escalation Trap. Exploring the escalation trap through systems thinking and discovering how de-escalation is a powerful skill for resolving conflicts in business and life.
Jun 1, 2023 - Essential Tips for Meaningful Conversations. Three essential tips to improve communication and impact daily interactions.
Oct 8, 2022 - Effective Communication. The way we communicate with other people has a big impact on the effectiveness of the message we want to deliver.

How to Win Friends and Influence People, by Dale Carnegie, is one of my favorite books. A must read for people that want to develop better personal and professional relationships. It is one of the best-selling books of all time, first published almost a century ago, but it is still a relevant reading about influence.
Radical Candor by Kim Scott. A reference for managers who want to improve their ability in giving feedback. The book is a collection of ideas on how to give candid feedback, by caring personally and challenging directly.

Scarlet Ink newsletter, by Dave Anderson, is a great source of management and leadership advice from an ex-Amazon Tech Director, which I find extremely helpful for software engineering managers.

The Radical Candor Podcast: A podcast from the author of the book Radical Candor, with practical tips about giving candid feedback.

Toastmasters International: A nonprofit, international organization that teaches public speaking and leadership skills through a worldwide network of clubs. I joined the organization in March, 2023. I register my journey in the #toastmasters category.