# Pat Kua: The Challenges that Come with Becoming a Tech Lead

EP-067 | September 21, 2020 | 34:44



Topics: Career Growth, Team Management


Robby speaks with Pat Kua, Advisor, Mentor, and Coach at Patkua.com. They discuss good documentation and the consequences of the hero culture. Pat also shares how he transitioned from an individual contributor to his current role, along with the benefits of finding mentors and seeking advice from people in other fields.





## Show Notes

Robby speaks with Pat Kua, Advisor, Mentor, and Coach at Patkua.com. They discuss good documentation and the consequences of the hero culture. Pat also shares how he transitioned from an individual contributor to his current role, along with the benefits of finding mentors and seeking advice from people in other fields.

## Helpful Links

- [Pat on Twitter](https://twitter.com/patkua)
- [Pat on LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/patkua/)
- [Pat's Website](https://www.patkua.com/)
- [Level Up Newsletter](http://levelup.patkua.com/)
- [Courses](https://techlead.academy/)
- [Book] [Drive](https://www.amazon.com/dp/1594484805/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_kvuzFbC0AJHG6)
- [Book] [Thinking in Systems](https://www.amazon.com/dp/1603580557/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_mwuzFbCX21N7C)

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