Staff Engineering Leader Studio

"I need to focus more on building relationships with my peers and reports, to help them accomplish their goals more than my own - and it’s ok to give my bandwidth to that."

"The importance of establishing and building cross-functional relationships outside of engineering — your first team isn’t your direct team, it’s your cross-functional peers."

"Talking through your challenges with others is valuable, and doesn't need to be about finding a solution. Sometimes just fresh perspectives can help, especially when you are so close to the issue yourself."

"Communication, empathy, and relationship building with your peers are key. Ask yourself, “Who can I co-own this problem with?” Articulate the value. Tell the story. For your team, setting expectations, delivering feedback, and celebrating wins are key"

"Managers come in all shapes and sizes and I need to adapt my style to meet the needs of the organization/team."

"A focus on clear and direct communication would solve a lot of my and other people’s problems. In almost all situations being direct and honest, while potentially more difficult initially would be more beneficial in the long run. Building a environment where that communication can occur can be challenging but is important."