# 3 main soft skills a Tech Lead needs to develop

DevFeed: [3 main soft skills a Tech Lead needs to develop](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/3-main-soft-skills-a-tech-lead-needs-to-develop-18062.md>)

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Author: Anemari Fiser

Published: 2024-12-18T15:01:56Z

Content type: article

Language: en

Sources: [Level up as a Tech Lead](<https://devfeed.tech/sources/level-up-as-a-tech-lead.md>)

Topics: [Tech Lead](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/tech-lead.md>), [engineering-leadership](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/engineering-leadership.md>), [Learning](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/learning.md>)

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## AI overview

This article argues that Tech Leads need soft skills in addition to technical expertise, focusing on active listening and examples involving conflict resolution, ownership, team growth, and tech debt.

## Source excerpt

Become a great Tech Lead by focusing on these 3 main soft skills!