DrupalCon Nashville 2018: Manage Yourself First

This talk focuses on the complex challenges faced by technical managers, highlighting the importance of effective leadership amidst a myriad of responsibilities such as client communications, team mentorship, and project management. The speaker, Ken Rickard, discusses practical self-training tools to enhance one’s leadership capabilities, particularly in relation to building trust, emotional intelligence, and empowering teams to address problems. By examining real-life scenarios, he illustrates how different management approaches can lead to varying outcomes, providing valuable insights for current and aspiring technical leaders. As the Director of Innovation at Palantir.net, Ken brings extensive experience in managing diverse teams and contributing to the Drupal community.