Listen "The Hard Parts Of Engineering Management"
Episode Synopsis
Engineering management can look glamorous from the outside — but behind the scenes, it’s often a mix of tough calls, emotional juggling, and constant context switching. In this episode, we’re diving into the hard parts of being an engineering manager — from staying technical and handling conflict, to managing up, balancing expectations, and keeping your own sanity along the way.
06:04: Feeling productive
09:25: Staying technical
10:21: Handling conflicts
18:47: Balancing stakeholder expectations
21:30: Career growth
25:59: Isolation and pressure
06:04: Feeling productive
09:25: Staying technical
10:21: Handling conflicts
18:47: Balancing stakeholder expectations
21:30: Career growth
25:59: Isolation and pressure
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