Technically Leadership

TL010: Leading With Influence Rather Than Mandating

Mar 27, 2025
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ANECDOTE

JJ Owns IBM's Open Source Spaces

  • JJ owns major open source namespaces for IBM including GitHub and NPM.
  • He acts as a gatekeeper and guide, ensuring open source activities align with company policies.
INSIGHT

Equal Respect Builds Influence

  • JJ treats every individual as he would on stage, showing respect and trust.
  • A small percentage receive "white glove" service, typically high-level peers or executives.
ADVICE

Mentor Eager Junior Engineers

  • Prioritize mentoring and working with less experienced but eager engineers.
  • They are the "diamonds in the rough" who can grow and amplify your network over time.
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