EL022 – Managing Brilliant Jerks
In today’s episode, I interview Dr. Katrina Burrus about the challenges technical experts face when moving in to management, the importance of cultural fit, and the kinds of skills you need to succeed as a manager.
EL020 – Five Things They Don’t Tell You When You Become an Engineering Manager
In this week’s episode, I share five things that nobody tells you when you transition into engineering management. It’s a summary of the biggest lessons learned in my own career, and how to put them to work for you.
EL007 – The Honest Truth About When Engineers Can Lead
In this episode, I explore the difference between management and leadership and explain how engineers can lead at any stage in their career. I also give concrete examples of how you can lead no matter what career stage you’re in.
One Thing Parenting Taught Me About Management that my MBA Didn’t
It’s not uncommon for me to have events outside my work life contribute to how I approach my work. Today was one of those days. Today, I have my daughter and her unwavering desire to push boundaries to thank for getting me thinking about how I lead my...
EL 002 – Is it better to become CEO or a technical Guru?
Welcome to the second episode of the Engineering and Leadership podcast! This episode covers whether it is better to become a manager or a technical specialist as you move forward in your career as an engineer. I cover the pros and cons of each path and help you decide which might be best for you.
