The latest articles on DEV Community by SebGerhardt (@sebgerhardt). https://dev.to/sebgerhardt https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=90,height=90,fit=cover,gravity=auto,format=auto/https:%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Fuser%2Fprofile_image%2F1228216%2Fff7ded21-ffba-464f-ab2f-649e53a71954.jpg https://dev.to/sebgerhardt en SebGerhardt Mon, 04 Aug 2025 12:08:38 +0000 https://dev.to/sebgerhardt/last-call-our-august-match-round-closes-tonight-4401 https://dev.to/sebgerhardt/last-call-our-august-match-round-closes-tonight-4401 <p>220+ engineering leaders have already joined the Dev Leaders Lunch Club.</p> <p>If you want to get matched for this month’s 1:1 lunch dates, you need to sign up by midnight today (Aug 4).</p> <p>Here's what you'll miss if you wait:<br> – A hand-curated 1:1 convo with another senior dev leader<br> – Honest peer insight on AI, delivery, leadership &amp; more<br> – A chance to win a free CTO Craft Con Berlin ticket</p> <p>Matching kicks off tomorrow.<br> If you’re not in yet, sign up for free now👇<a href="https://helloflea.com/lunchclub" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://helloflea.com/lunchclub</a></p> <p><a href="https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=800%2Cheight=%2Cfit=scale-down%2Cgravity=auto%2Cformat=auto/https%3A%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Farticles%2Fpzll84daligi8a8themr.png" class="article-body-image-wrapper"><img src="https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=800%2Cheight=%2Cfit=scale-down%2Cgravity=auto%2Cformat=auto/https%3A%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Farticles%2Fpzll84daligi8a8themr.png" alt=" " width="800" height="733"></a></p> giveaways leadership careeradvice discuss SebGerhardt Thu, 26 Jun 2025 13:16:06 +0000 https://dev.to/sebgerhardt/launching-monthly-curated-11-lunch-dates-between-dev-leaders-5aoc https://dev.to/sebgerhardt/launching-monthly-curated-11-lunch-dates-between-dev-leaders-5aoc <p>👋 Quick share for all leaders here </p> <p>We've just launched 🍽️ The Dev Leaders Lunch Club</p> <p>Since last weekend already 100+ dev leaders from companies like Wolt, Camunda, Aleph Alpha, Finanztip &amp; more have signed up.</p> <p>It’s remote or in-person and hand matched based on role, company context and current challenges.</p> <p>If you’re leading an engineering org and want more of those peer-to-peer conversations (without adding meetings or slack communities), feel free to join here:</p> <p>👉 helloflea.com/lunchclub</p> <p>Also happy to answer any questions here or via DM!</p> leadership management SebGerhardt Tue, 12 Dec 2023 11:35:21 +0000 https://dev.to/sebgerhardt/launching-flea-the-11-companion-for-engineering-leaders-407b https://dev.to/sebgerhardt/launching-flea-the-11-companion-for-engineering-leaders-407b <p>🚀🚀 We're thrilled to announce the launch of Flea's MVP! 🤹‍♂️</p> <p>Flea, the 1:1 companion for engineering leaders, is here to turn dull 1:1s into meaningful meetings that drive engagement &amp; productivity.</p> <p>⌛️ No time to prepare and understand what your directs have been up to?<br> Prior to your 1:1 meetings, Flea will send you filled agendas with your teams most important talking points.</p> <p>😶 Struggling to get your team to share what's on their mind?<br> Don't worry. Flea sends out short &amp; interactive check-in surveys, making it super easy for your team to communicate their thoughts &amp; feelings.</p> <p>🥱 Tired of the same conversations every time? Flea varies questions and topics, ensuring you're providing true value to your team members.</p> <p>⏭️ Up next: get tailored talking point suggestions based on your teams Jira, Github activity.</p> <p>To get started and give Flea a spin with your team, simply send me a message or sign-up via <a href="https://flea.framer.website/">https://flea.framer.website/</a></p> <p>📤 Also please share with any engineering leader you know that may benefit of Flea</p> leadership management hr SebGerhardt Tue, 12 Dec 2023 11:34:48 +0000 https://dev.to/sebgerhardt/launching-flea-the-11-companion-for-engineering-leaders-4ed6 https://dev.to/sebgerhardt/launching-flea-the-11-companion-for-engineering-leaders-4ed6 <p>🚀🚀 We're thrilled to announce the launch of Flea's MVP! 🤹‍♂️</p> <p>Flea, the 1:1 companion for engineering leaders, is here to turn dull 1:1s into meaningful meetings that drive engagement &amp; productivity.</p> <p>⌛️ No time to prepare and understand what your directs have been up to?<br> Prior to your 1:1 meetings, Flea will send you filled agendas with your teams most important talking points.</p> <p>😶 Struggling to get your team to share what's on their mind?<br> Don't worry. Flea sends out short &amp; interactive check-in surveys, making it super easy for your team to communicate their thoughts &amp; feelings.</p> <p>🥱 Tired of the same conversations every time? Flea varies questions and topics, ensuring you're providing true value to your team members.</p> <p>⏭️ Up next: get tailored talking point suggestions based on your teams Jira, Github activity.</p> <p>To get started and give Flea a spin with your team, simply send me a message or sign-up via <a href="https://flea.framer.website/">https://flea.framer.website/</a></p> <p>📤 Also please share with any engineering leader you know that may benefit of Flea</p> leadership management hr