The People Stack Podcast Episode 44: Jill Wetzler talks about becoming a Director of Engineering at Lyft, growing managers, mentoring and more
Mar 25, 2018
Jill Wetzler, Director of Engineering at Lyft, shares her journey through the tech landscape, emphasizing leadership and mentorship. She discusses the challenges of scaling teams while maintaining quality and inclusivity. Jill highlights the power of authenticity in leadership, connecting deeply with team members. She also shares insights on effective management structures and hiring practices to enhance team performance. With a focus on personal growth through mentoring, she encourages leaders to foster reflection and empower their teams.
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Jill's Career Journey to Director
- Jill Wetzler shares her journey to becoming Director of Engineering at Lyft inspired by seeing women in the role.
- Achieving this title marked a pivotal moment and set her path to growing large engineering teams and managers.
Confidence for New Mentors
- Have confidence that you can be a mentor and have valuable knowledge to share.
- Even junior team members can mentor someone with different experience or at an earlier career stage.
Effective Advanced Mentoring
- Avoid giving direct advice when mentoring; instead, share your own experiences and ask questions.
- Manage your mentoring time carefully and create blocks in your schedule to balance demand and self-care.