Why I Keep Becoming a Manager, Even Later Career Like I Am

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"The reason that I keep becoming a manager, even later career like I am, is because it feels good to be recognized," she says. "I tried to break this when I was in ... responsible role and trying to bring engineers themselves into those conversations" She adds: "You didn't have to advance through the management ranks to be inside those conversations"

Join Chad Fowler, Jason Warner, and Eiso Kant in a heartfelt existential episode on what it means to be an engineering leader that will have you question if the manager path is the right one for you. An essential listen for anyone trying to find meaning in their role.

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