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208: Do You Make This Common Mistake in Engineering Management?

208: Do You Make This Common Mistake in Engineering Management?

In this episode, I share the story of Greg, who found himself trapped in a lose-lose leadership dilemma—step in and fix his team’s mistakes, or delegate and risk failure. Sound familiar?

Greg had been making great progress in his leadership journey, but when pressure hit, he fell back into old habits of doing instead of leading. The result? More hours, more stress, and creeping burnout.

Together, we unpacked the real issue—not just delegation, but the hidden cost of keeping underperformers on the team. I share the most important leadership question that will transform how you assess and develop your team, and we break down the two clear choices every leader must make: coach them up, or coach them out.

If you’ve ever struggled with letting go of work, managing underperformance, or balancing leadership with workload, this one’s for you.

So press play and let’s chat… Are you leading your team, or covering for them?

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201: The Worst Advice Coming in 2025 and Why You Must Avoid It

201: The Worst Advice Coming in 2025 and Why You Must Avoid It

In this episode, I share why hope is the word of the year for 2025 and why lowering your expectations to avoid disappointment might be sabotaging your growth.

I break down how hope, when combined with confidence and intentional action, becomes a powerful force that fuels progress in your career and personal life.

Whether you’re reflecting on 2024 or setting ambitious goals for 2025, this episode is your reminder to dream big, aim high, and step into the new year with a sense of purpose and optimism.

So press play and let’s chat… about how hope can transform your future.

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