Tag: leadership
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What Does Leading A Development Team Mean To Me
The Head of Engineering (VP of Engineering, Director of Engineering, CTO, etc.) is the person in charge of steering the ship, but with a twist—they allow minor direction changes by the team. These slight deviations are fine and can even be beneficial because they offer opportunities for learning and growth, as long as the overall…
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Understanding And Empathy At Every Level
Since I started working, the role of leadership in technology companies has undergone a profound transformation where the idea of a lead, manager, director, VP, and CTO all mean something else from 15 or 20 years ago. Gone are the days when corporate multi-level hierarchical structures dictated that certain individuals held exclusive knowledge and decision-making…
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Leadership
Looking back, I’ve realized that being a good leader is all about staying humble. I know I’m rarely the smartest in the room, but that’s okay. I’ve learned that the real magic happens when you surround yourself with bright minds. When making decisions, it’s a team effort. I’ve found that the best ones come from…