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187: How to Win at Office Politics and Keep your Integrity

187: How to Win at Office Politics and Keep your Integrity

In this episode, I dive into the often dreaded topic of office politics and why they are crucial to your career growth as an engineering leader.

I share real-life examples, like my conversation with Matthew, a senior manager who felt stuck and frustrated by the politics in his company. But here’s the catch — it’s not the politics that hold you back, it’s your mindset toward them.
Together, we’ll explore how to shift your perspective, step into the political arena with integrity, and build influence, one person at a time. Plus, I give you practical tips, including how asking the right questions can change everything.

So press play and let’s chat… It’s time to turn office politics into your secret weapon for career success.

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168: What Every Engineer Ought to Know About Middle Management with Jason Gallaugher | VP of Engineering

168: What Every Engineer Ought to Know About Middle Management with Jason Gallaugher | VP of Engineering

In this episode, meet former Vice President of Engineering at VidYard and Principal Founder of ThreeNorth Consulting, Jason Gallaugher.

If you want to succeed in middle management, you must understand how to get leverage. You must change your approach. You must block the imposter voice and unsustainable work that leads to burnout.

Jason has spent over 20 years in engineering and technology, where his journey has taken him across scrappy startups, large companies and rocket ships.

His curiosity and energy have pushed him into roles ranging from software developer, product manager, P/L leader, all the way up to technology executive.

And he understands that being a manager can be the hardest job of them all.

Now, Jason is primarily a coach and advisor to executive teams. His energy comes from his love of people + technology, and using his skills to help technology organizations become High Leverage..

So press play and let’s chat… it’s time for YOU to master middle management!

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