What I’d do if my team suddenly doubled overnight
When a reorg hits, most managers scramble. I’d do this instead.
If my team doubled overnight…I’ve lived it.One day I was leading 8 people. The next, I had 17 direct reports, thanks to a reorg that came with no extra budget, no heads-up, and definitely no onboarding manual.
It wasn’t exciting.It was overwhelming.
In the past 3 months, I’ve spoken to over 50 tech managers who’ve lived a version o...
You’re not supposed to have it all figured out
The first 90 days are supposed to feel messy. But you can still move with clarity.
The first time I took over someone else’s team, I thought I was failing by week three.They didn’t trust me yet.They were quiet in meetings.They rolled their eyes at my “new ideas.”Everything felt messy:Too many priorities.Too many unknowns.Too many awkward 1:1s.I remember telling a mentor, “I feel like I should ...
What I’ve learned from 40+ conversations with tech leaders
Their stories weren’t just insightful, they were honest, emotional, and sometimes cathartic. Here's what I’m hearing again and again.
đź’¬ A Moment That Stuck With Me
A few weeks ago, I wrapped up a call with a senior engineering manager who had just inherited a larger, more complex team after a reorg.
As we closed the conversation, she paused and said:
“Honestly, this was cathartic. I didn’t re...