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Swimming, biking, running… leading
Tech Lead Diogo Olival decided to complete his first Ironman 70.3. What he discovered along the way went beyond sheer perseverance, it turned out to be a blueprint for leadership.
In his latest article, Diogo shows how months of early mornings, setbacks and final sprints turn out to closely mirror the daily work of a tech team lead. From setting goals and showing resilience to communication and trust: his story reveals unexpected but powerful parallels between endurance sport and building digital products that truly perform.
It's not about being the fastest, but about consistency, clarity and showing up again every day. Whether you're leading a code review or swimming in open water, good leadership asks for the same thing: keep your pace, stay close to your team, and never lose sight of the finish line.