# Introducing "How We Lead": Chainguard's approach to developing the best managers

DevFeed: [Introducing "How We Lead": Chainguard's approach to developing the best managers](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/introducing-how-we-lead-chainguard-s-approach-to-developing-the-best-managers-13117.md>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<https://www.chainguard.dev/unchained/introducing-how-we-lead-chainguards-approach-to-developing-the-best-managers>)

Published: 2026-01-21T00:00:00Z

Content type: article

Language: en

Sources: [Chainguard: Unchained](<https://devfeed.tech/sources/chainguard-unchained.md>)

Topics: [chainguard](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/chainguard.md>), [Development](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/development.md>)

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## AI overview

Chainguard's "How We Lead" is a four-week leadership development program created by its people managers to strengthen management practices across the company. It combines five leadership principles with practical team exercises, executive participation, feedback, and cohort-based learning, with the goal of scaling the program to every people manager.

## Source excerpt

Chainguard's "How We Lead" program builds strong, intentional managers through shared principles, practical practice, and early investment to drive growth.