Beyond the Build: Code, Culture, and Everything in Between

Anthony Castro, Keaton Laney, and Rob Hartsock
  • 5.0 (4)
  • TECHNOLOGY

Leadership isn't just about what you ship, it's about what you stand for. Join hosts Anthony Castro, Keaton Laney, and Rob Hartsock as they explore what it means to build great software engineering teams that drive impact beyond just writing code.

Episodes

  1. JAN 26

    Beyond the Crap Sandwich: Effective Coaching and Feedback

    Feedback doesn’t have to be awkward, vague, or a once-a-year surprise. In this episode, we break down feedback, coaching, and mentorship, when to use each, and how to help engineers grow without sugarcoating or ego games. Practical advice, real examples, and a few takes that might make you rethink your last 1:1.

    42 min

  2. JAN 5

    Beyond Potential: Managing for Growth, Not Numbers

    Performance management isn’t about metrics or ratings. It’s about growing people. In this episode, Anthony, Keaton and Rob draw a hard line between coaching and control, explain why caring is non-negotiable, and challenge how most managers think about performance reviews, feedback, and growth.

    1h 1m

  3. 09/09/2025

    Beyond the People Team: You Felt a Vibe, HR Felt a Lawsuit

    In this episode, Malik Shakir (Staff People Partner at CircleCI) joins Anthony, Keaton, and Rob to talk about how to have a good relationship with your people partner, and tackle tough situations like letting someone go.

    1h 3m

  4. 08/19/2025

    Beyond the Tension: Building a Strong Partnership with Your PM

    Are you and your PM friends or foes? In this episode, Oran Wilder (Senior Product Manager at CircleCI) joins Anthony, Keaton, and Rob to talk about what it means to build a good partnership between engineering and product teams.

    51 min

  5. 06/02/2025

    Beyond the Questions: What EMs Are Really Struggling With

    Are you struggling with making the transition from individual contributor to manager? Unsure how, or when, to coach someone on your team when they aren't meeting your expectations? In this episode, Anthony, Keaton, and Rob answer the hard-hitting questions from listeners like you!

    41 min

  6. 04/14/2025

    Beyond the Tech Lead: Becoming a Better Staff Engineer

    Special guest Zaki Arain (current Staff Engineer and colleague of Anthony, Keaton, and Rob) joins the group for a discussion on what it means to be an effective Staff Engineer on a team. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://uppbeat.io/t/mountaineer/check-it-out

    37 min

  7. 03/18/2025

    Beyond Average Communication

    Hosts Anthony, Keaton, and Rob discuss the importance of good communication for teams, and strategies for strengthening your team's communication. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): ⁠⁠⁠https://uppbeat.io/t/mountaineer/check-it-out

    28 min

  8. 02/17/2025

    Building Teams That Last

    Hosts Anthony, Keaton, and Rob discuss what makes a good team, how to build one through the hiring process, and how to retain great talent. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): ⁠⁠https://uppbeat.io/t/mountaineer/check-it-out

    46 min

  9. 01/18/2025

    Building Trust with Your Team

    Hosts Anthony, Keaton, and Rob discuss the why, the how, the challenges, and the successes when building trust with your team, especially in a remote-first world. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): ⁠https://uppbeat.io/t/mountaineer/check-it-out

    35 min

  10. 11/12/2024

    Introduction & Intent-Based Leadership

    In the very first episode of Beyond the Build, hosts Anthony, Keaton, and Rob introduce themselves and give an overview of intent-based leadership, a management style that has informed the way they lead and work on their teams. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/mountaineer/check-it-out

    18 min
  • 10 Episodes

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Leadership isn't just about what you ship, it's about what you stand for. Join hosts Anthony Castro, Keaton Laney, and Rob Hartsock as they explore what it means to build great software engineering teams that drive impact beyond just writing code.

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