Most senior developers are bad leaders.

Once you have a high technical level, solving all the problems or pointing out others' mistakes is much easier. That is not enough for a leader.

I know because I've been there.

Those 3 tips will completely change how people on your team see you:

1. Help other developers to stand out

90% of developers don't like to talk in meetings. Or to talk at all.

Your job is to help them speak up and stand out. It will make them gain confidence, and your teammates will see that you can potentialize others.

The best tech leads I know find a way to put their teammates in the spotlight.

2. Do the tasks nobody want to do

Everyone hates those tasks that never move forward.

It's easy to identify it. They stay at the top of the board forever. Or sometimes, it's a critical task that is never prioritized.

Find the time and take them.

People will notice. And everybody loves who makes one for the team.

3. Say NO for the team

The one common mistake dev teams make is taking more than they can handle.

It may be a manager's pressure or because they know the delivery is critical. It doesn't matter. It's always better to plan for the real world than to be optimistic and don't deliver.

Try to notice when that is happening and say NO.

Summary

Help others. Give recognition and put others in the spotlight.

Do one for the team. Protect them so that they can do healthy work.

Make your team better.

3 Guaranteed Tips For Senior Developers To Build Trust And Make Your Team See You As A Leader

Most senior developers are bad leaders. Once you have a high technical level, solving all

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