Agile Coaching helped quite a lot (even if you don't use Agile)[1]. A CTO of a very successful startup on the valley recommended me Difficult Conversations[2].

Agile Coaching helped quite a lot (even if you don't use Agile)[1]. A CTO of a very successful startup on the valley recommended me Difficult Conversations[2]. As long as you remember that empowering other people to do great work is very valuable in itself (as it is a multiplier), you can motivate yourself into getting to understand this side of software development. It is not only important for tech leads, but for CTOs, and open source project leads. Good luck on your new job! [1] http://pragprog.com/book/sdcoach/agile-coaching http://pragprog.com/book/sdcoach/agile-coaching [2] http://www.amazon.com/Difficult-Conversations-Discuss-What-Matters/dp/0143118447 http://www.amazon.com/Difficult-Conversations-Discuss-What-M...