The Engineering Manager

Our psychology Taking a first step into management from an individual contributor background can be tough. Not only is the role a step up in terms of accountability and responsibility, it also widens the interfaces in which one operates: increased debate and discussion, more exposure to opposing views both inside and outside of the team, and deeper emotional connections, tensions and breakthroughs. An engineering manager can find themselves as a conduit and chair for all […]

Trust, two ways You can fake it for a while Bite your tongue and smile Like every mother does her ugly child But it starts to leaking out Like spittle from a cloud Amassed resentment pelting ounce and pound — The Shins, Turn On Me A core tenet of leadership is trust. This trust goes both ways. Your staff need to trust in your ability as their leader to be hard-working, just and candid with […]