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Leman Tech Leadership Podcast

Aleksandra Lemańska

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Frequency: 1 episode/4d. Total Eps: 187

Leman Tech Leadership Podcast

Welcome to the Leman Tech Leadership Podcast, your ultimate guide to developing exceptional tech leadership skills. Whether you're a seasoned tech leader or just stepping into a managerial role, this podcast is designed to provide you with actionable insights and best practices to create a thriving work environment that people won't want to leave. Learn how to do it with host Aleksandra Lemańska, founder of LemanSkills, speaker, PCM leadership mentor and facilitator that works with hundreds of leaders each year to elevate their potential into the next level.

Join Alex as she delves deep into the secrets of effective leadership, from mastering essential tools to implementing cutting-edge techniques. Each episode brings you invaluable knowledge, practical advice, or unique perspectives through engaging interviews with leaders that have their experiences and lessons to share. Discover the dos and don’ts of tech leadership, learn about the habits that drive success, and gather strategies to foster a motivated and engaged team.

Follow Alex @aleksandralemanska on LinkedIn for more inspiration and actions that you can take as a transformational leader.

Check out more as well on https://lemanskills.com!

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#167 | Your Best Engineer Is Your Biggest Leadership Problem - Now What?

Tuesday, June 9, 2026 • Duration 17:37

▶︎ #167 | Your Best Engineer Is Your Biggest Leadership Problem - Now What?

In this solo episode of the Leman Tech Leadership Podcast, Aleksandra Lemanska addresses one of the most uncomfortable dilemmas tech leaders face over and over again: what to do when your technically brilliant engineer is also destroying the team around them.

The problem is painfully familiar. Their output looks great on paper. Confronting or removing them feels risky - what if they quit? And yet every other person on the team is paying a daily cost for this person's behavior. Most leaders know it's a problem. Almost none of them know what to actually do about it.

Alex identifies three layers that make this harder than it looks. The first is structural, the second is the leader's own ambivalence, and the third is the absence of contracting. In most teams, the technical bar was clear from day one. The relational bar was implied, and implied contracts are what allow destructive behavior to thrive unchallenged.

From the CQ Leadership Method perspective, Alex walks through how to diagnose what is actually driving the behavior - and why the intervention looks completely different depending on the root cause. This is not a personality problem. It is a systems and leadership problem that a personality is simply exposing.

If you've been avoiding this conversation, this episode gives you the diagnosis and the tools to stop.

✉︎ FOLLOW ME ON: ⤵︎
LinkedIn: @aleksandralemanska
TikTok: @aleksandra_lemanska
X: @lemanskills
Startup Community Poznan: @startup-community-poznan-scp
www.lemanskills.com
Join Leadership Pulse! https://lemanskills.com/pulse/

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#166 | Staff Engineering in the Age of AI How Engineering Teams, Roles, and Expectations Are Being Redefined w: Jordan Cutler @Pinterest

Thursday, June 4, 2026 • Duration 01:00:01

▶︎ #166 | Staff Engineering in the Age of AI: How Engineering Teams, Roles, and Expectations Are Being Redefined w/ Jordan Cutler @Pinterest

In this episode of the Leman Tech Leadership Podcast, Alex welcomes Jordan Cutler: Staff Engineer at Pinterest, where he leads web platform initiatives supporting over 200 engineers. Jordan's career moved from junior to senior in just two years at Gusto, then through Qualified (recently acquired by Salesforce), and into the kind of cross-functional, multi-team leadership that defines the Staff Engineer role today: a role many leaders still don't fully understand.

What makes this conversation stand out is Jordan's unflinching clarity about how AI is not just changing what engineers do, but raising the bar at every level of the career ladder. The mid-level engineer is now expected to do what seniors did three years ago. Juniors entering the market face a job board that has shrunk to under 10% of all engineering listings. And the engineers who will thrive are not the ones who write the most code by hand: they're the ones who can recognize high-ROI opportunities, delegate implementation to AI-powered systems, and build things that compound impact over time.

Jordan also shares what the Staff Engineer role actually means: not just leading within a team, but expanding scope across teams, connecting strategic company goals to concrete technical initiatives, and selling ideas in ways that bring people along.

If you're leading engineering teams, thinking about what to expect from your engineers in 2026, or navigating your own transition from code-first to strategy-first thinking, this episode will give you a new lens on what the role actually demands now.

✔︎ Mentioned in the episode:

"Radical Candor" by Kim Scott”

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LinkedIn: @jordancutler1

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#157 | Your Team Is Already Having the Hard Conversation. Just Without You

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 • Duration 12:25

▶︎ #157 | Your Team Is Already Having the Hard Conversation. Just Without You.

In this solo episode of the Leman Tech Leadership Podcast, Aleksandra Lemańska addresses the conversation that most tech leaders know they need to have and keep finding reasons not to. Maybe it's about what AI means for certain roles. Maybe it's about team dynamics that quietly fractured in Q1. Maybe it's about the ambient anxiety sitting just under the surface of every standup: unspoken, unaddressed, and growing.

Alex names the three real reasons leaders avoid difficult team conversations: fear of making things worse, not knowing how to start, and a quiet hope that if you don't name it, it won't fully exist. She then dismantles all three, because your team is already having the conversation. Just without you in the room. And a conversation that happens without the leader is almost always harder to recover from than one that the leader initiates.

Using the CQ Leadership Method, Alex lays out a clear three-step framework for structuring a difficult team conversation: naming what's happening without dramatizing it; listening to the channel, not just the content: using PCM® to hear what each person actually needs beneath what they're saying; and closing with a Contracting move that turns an emotional exchange into a working agreement with real accountability. She also offers a practical opening script: the actual words you can adapt and use this week, no framework fluency required.

✉︎ FOLLOW ME ON: ⤵︎
LinkedIn: @aleksandralemanska
TikTok: @aleksandra_lemanska
X: @lemanskills
Startup Community Poznan: @startup-community-poznan-scpJoin Leadership Pulse!

#67 | The One Thing You Can Do When... Somebody Manipulates You

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 • Duration 12:01

▶︎ #67 | The One Thing You Can Do When... Somebody Manipulates You

Join us for the second part of our insightful series on handling challenging interactions, hosted by Aleksandra Lemańska on the Leman Tech Leadership Podcast. In this episode, we tackle the complex dynamics of manipulation and blaming behavior, whether encountered in the workplace or personal life.

Aleksandra explores the underlying motivations behind manipulative and blaming tactics, offering practical strategies to recognize and address these behaviors effectively. Learn how to maintain your integrity and assertiveness, transforming potentially toxic interactions into opportunities for clarity and empowerment.

This episode provides valuable tools for navigating these challenging situations, helping you to foster healthier communication and stronger relationships. Tune in to discover how mastering these strategies can enhance your confidence, improve your emotional resilience, and create a more positive environment in both your professional and personal spheres.

✔︎ Previous episodes mentioned:

#2 | 6 Types of Behaviors in Process Communication Model for Tech Leaders

#5 | How to Boost Employees' Motivation? 9 PCM Needs

#7 | Number 1 Reason for Conflicts Between People? Communication Channels

#8 | What Makes the Communication Triangle Complete? Non-Verbal Communication!

✉︎ FOLLOW ME ON: ⤵︎
LinkedIn: @aleksandralemanskaTikTok: X: Startup Community Poznan:

#66 | Fighting Perfectionism & Keeping Passion While Building a Thriving Startup w/ Kenny Kelley

Thursday, June 19, 2025 • Duration 47:53

▶︎ #66 | Fighting Perfectionism & Keeping Passion While Building a Thriving Startup w/ Kenny Kelley

Join your host, Aleksandra Lemańska, for a great episode of the Leman Tech Leadership Podcast as we sit down with Kenny Kelley, the CEO and Founder of Silent Beacon LLC. In this conversation, Kenny shares his lifelong journey as a leader across various settings, providing unique insights into his entrepreneurial experiences.

We delve into the critical lessons Kenny has learned about hiring practices, particularly the challenges and wisdom in avoiding hiring friends and family (and the lessons that came from actually doing it in the past). He also opens up about the common issue of perfectionism in the technology world and offers practical advice on how to overcome it.

Kenny's stories are rich with experiences that highlight the value of transferable skills, such as critical thinking, and how they can be effectively applied in diverse environments. This episode is packed with valuable insights for leaders looking to navigate the complexities of team dynamics and personal development.

✉︎ FOLLOW KENNY ON: ⤵︎
LinkedIn: @kenny-kelley-b3202555

Silent Beacon LLC

✉︎ FOLLOW ME ON: ⤵︎
LinkedIn: @aleksandralemanska
TikTok: @aleksandra_lemanska
X: @lemanskills
Startup Community Poznan: @startup-community-poznan-scp

#65 | The One Thing You Can Do When... Somebody Attacks You

Tuesday, June 17, 2025 • Duration 12:46

▶︎ #65 | The One Thing You Can Do When... Somebody Attacks You

Join us for this solo episode of the Leman Tech Leadership Podcast, hosted by Aleksandra Lemańska. In this one we delve into the art of responding to personal attacks, whether they occur in the workplace or in personal settings.

Aleksandra uncovers the common patterns in behavior that lead individuals to attack others and shares a powerful strategy to handle such situations without getting into the attacker mode yourself. Discover how understanding these patterns can empower you to respond effectively, without escalating the conflict or resorting to counterattacks.

This episode offers insightful guidance on maintaining your calm and dignity when faced with those behaviors of others’, transforming potential confrontations into opportunities for understanding and resolution. Tune in to learn how mastering this approach can enhance your communication intelligence, strengthen your relationships, and lead to more constructive interactions in both your professional and personal life.

✔︎ Previous episodes mentioned:

#2 | 6 Types of Behaviors in Process Communication Model for Tech Leaders

#5 | How to Boost Employees' Motivation? 9 PCM Needs

#7 | Number 1 Reason for Conflicts Between People? Communication Channels

#8 | What Makes the Communication Triangle Complete? Non-Verbal Communication!

✉︎ FOLLOW ME ON: ⤵︎
LinkedIn: @aleksandralemanskaTikTok: X: Startup Community Poznan:

#64 | From Interpol to the Cyber Security Leadership w/ Monika Bubeła

Thursday, June 12, 2025 • Duration 59:38

▶︎ #64 | From Interpol to the Cyber Security Leadership w/ Monika Bubeła

Join your host, Aleksandra Lemańska, for this episode of the Leman Tech Leadership Podcast as we engage in a compelling conversation with Monika Bubeła, an extraordinary expert and leader in the Cyber Security space, particularly in Threat Intelligence. Monika shares her career journey, beginning with her career step at Interpol, and her many other experiences working across various organizations and countries to gather profound Cyber Security expertise and lead Cyber teams.

In this episode, we delve into the (not-so-well-known) contrasts between the imagined and actual experiences of working in Interpol and the broader Cyber Security area. Monika provides candid insights into the realities of the field and the essential skills required to navigate it successfully. Additionally, we discuss the vital role of supporting women in technology and the significance of treating people with humanity and respect in leadership.

Through Monika's stories and leadership strategies, this episode offers valuable perspectives for those aspiring to make a meaningful impact in Cyber Security and technology. Whether you're leading a team or enhancing your own career journey, Monika's experiences provide a blueprint for fostering an inclusive and effective work environment where everyone can thrive.

✔︎ Resources mentioned in the episode:
The One Minute Manager Meets the Monkey

The One Minute Manager (18 books)

✉︎ FOLLOW MONIKA ON: ⤵︎
LinkedIn: @monikabubelaa

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#63 | 8 Practical Application of CQ in Your Work (and Life)

Tuesday, June 10, 2025 • Duration 37:15

▶︎ #63 | 8 Practical Application of CQ in Your Work (and Life)

Join us for this episode of the Leman Tech Leadership Podcast, hosted by Aleksandra Lemańska. In this one, we explore the transformative power of Communication Intelligence (CQ) and its application across various aspects of leadership and daily interactions.

Aleksandra takes you through eight areas where your strong CQ muscle can make a significant impact: From building strong teams and delivering effective feedback, to successfully pitching to investors, navigating complex negotiations, and many more. Discover how this particular skill can elevate your ability to lead, collaborate, and connect with others, both professionally and personally.

This episode offers practical insights and strategies to use the full potential of Communication Intelligence, highlighting its role in creating more understanding, and success in every interaction with people we have every single day. Tune in to learn how developing your CQ can transform your leadership approach, improve team dynamics, and enrich your personal relationships, ultimately paving the way for a more harmonious and effective life.

✔︎ Resources mentioned in the episode:

Start with Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action

The Let Them Theory: A Lihttps://www.amazon.com/Let-Them-Theory-Life-Changing-Millions/dp/1401971369

#5 | How to Boost Employees' Motivation? 9 PCM Needs

#15 | What is CQ?

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#62 | Growing Yourself & Team in Scaling-Up Business w/ Natalia Buczel @SII

Thursday, May 29, 2025 • Duration 55:17

▶︎ #62 | Growing Yourself & Team in Scaling-Up Business w/ Natalia Buczel @SII

Join your host, Aleksandra Lemańska, for an engaging episode of the Leman Tech Leadership Podcast as we delve into an insightful conversation with Natalia Buczel, CC Business Services Director at Sii Poland. Natalia shares her experiences, perspectives and multiple stories on the advantages and disadvantages of dedicating many years to a single company, transformation and navigating through endless changes.

In this episode, we explore the unique challenges and opportunities that arise from long-term commitment to one organization. Natalia shows her perspective on how to effectively grow both personally and professionally through different phases of a company's evolution and one’s life. We also examine strategies for nurturing your team and maintaining motivation over the years. We talk about the “magical atmosphere” that she and her people experience in SII.

Through Natalia's stories and strategies, this episode provides valuable insights for leaders and professionals seeking to thrive in a stable yet dynamic work environment. Whether you're contemplating a long-term career path or looking to enhance your leadership journey, Natalia's experiences offer a roadmap for balancing personal growth with organizational success.

✔︎ Resources mentioned in the episode:
MIT Sloane

✉︎ FOLLOW NATALIA ON: ⤵︎
LinkedIn: @natalia-buczel-b44917b

✉︎ FOLLOW ME ON: ⤵︎
LinkedIn: @aleksandralemanska
TikTok: @aleksandra_lemanska
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#61 | The One Thing You Can Do To... Overcome Resistance in a Team

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 • Duration 11:32

▶︎ #61 | The One Thing You Can Do To... Overcome Resistance in a Team

Join us for an insightful episode of the Leman Tech Leadership Podcast, hosted by Aleksandra Lemańska. In this solo episode, we tackle a common challenge faced by leaders: overcoming resistance within a team during times of change.

Discover the one powerful strategy that can help you lead your team through transitions smoothly, minimizing disruptions and maintaining efficiency. Aleksandra shares her expertise on how to address resistance effectively, ensuring that changes do not negatively impact team morale or increase voluntary attrition rates.

This episode is filled with practical advice on creating a resilient team culture that embraces change as an opportunity for growth. Tune in to learn how to transform resistance into acceptance, empowering your team to adapt and thrive in an ever-evolving environment.

✉︎ FOLLOW ME ON: ⤵︎
LinkedIn: @aleksandralemanska
TikTok: @aleksandra_lemanska
X: @lemanskills
Startup Community Poznan: @startup-community-poznan-scp
www.lemanskills.com

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