Aside from proficiency in his or her field, a tech leader must also know how to treat people fairly to get the best out of them, but also empower them. As Mike Villalobos, Director of Engineering at Fair.com, shared with us in this episode, a leader must be able to see the furthest, but never forget the valuable input of those around him. “A high-performance team is not just about everyone delivering day-in day-out, they also need to feel they belong there, to see themselves doing it in that company for years to come - that’s the magic of leadership.” Key takeaways from this episode: • Transparency and open communication create a good working environment and motivates people • Being proficient in a skill doesn’t automatically make you a leader • Your team might have a better solution to a problem - trust them and listen to them Our Guest: Mike Villalobos LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mcvillalobos Intro and background music: Craig MacArthur - Power Shutoff (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x74iB_jtauw)