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Most of what's written about leadership wasn't written for people who got here by being technically excellent. This was.

The Hard Part covers career development, leadership, and performance for tech professionals, grounded in psychology and coaching science rather than management folklore.

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The Technical Skills Got You Here. They Won't Get You There.

David Killen Published on: 21/07/2026

Your technical skills earned you the role. They won't help you lead the team. Most first-time tech leaders face this wall unprepared — 82% receive no management training before stepping up. Here's why the gap exists and what actually bridges it.

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The Technical Skills Got You Here. They Won't Get You There.

David Killen

Published on: 21/07/2026

Your technical skills earned you the role. They won't help you lead the team. Most first-time tech leaders face this wall unprepared — 82% receive no management training before stepping up. Here's why the gap exists and what actually bridges it.

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