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Lead Don’t Ctrl Podcast

Blunt, no-BS conversations about tech leadership, careers, and the stuff managers get wrong.

Respect Is Not Earned

“Respect is earned” sounds reasonable until you see how often it’s used to justify poor leadership. Respect isn’t earned. It’s given by default, and leaders are responsible for maintaining it through their actions.

I Launched a Podcast (Because Tech Leadership Deserves Better)

I launched a new podcast called Lead Don’t Ctrl because too many engineers are promoted into leadership roles without real guidance on what the job actually is.