# From Tech Lead to Team Lead - Gregor Ojstersek Synced: [[2024_03_27]] 11:06 AM Last Highlighted: [[2024_03_27]]  Summary: The transition from a Tech Lead to a Team Lead involves a shift from technical leadership to people management. Caleb Mellas shares insights from his career journey, highlighting the importance of developing leadership skills and navigating challenges in the new role. He emphasizes the significance of fostering team dynamics, managing disagreements, providing public praise, and avoiding the temptation to code as a manager. Mentorship, continuous learning, and effective planning are key elements in successfully transitioning to and excelling in a Team Lead position, as Caleb reflects on his initial six months in the role and the valuable lessons learned. ## Highlights [[2024_03_27]] [View Highlight](https://read.readwise.io/read/01hszhtfjd1k7y3x0k0sey8qqs) >  [[2024_03_27]] [View Highlight](https://read.readwise.io/read/01hszhze18v465772sm3bymjsh) >  [[2024_03_27]] [View Highlight](https://read.readwise.io/read/01hszj0bk98573h7wfsrpragxz) > If I improve my coding by 10%, the team gets minimally better. If I lean into being a force-multiplier and help 3-5 others level up, the whole team just got massively more productive and effective. Added: [[2024_03_30]] [[2024_03_27]] [View Highlight](https://read.readwise.io/read/01hszrzynaenbn41v227sxen4k) >