LeadDev's PriorityZero S1 E12 Founder mode vs manager mode with Camille Fournier
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Dec 23, 2024 
Camille Fournier, author of 'The Manager's Path', shares her remarkable journey in software engineering and leadership. She discusses the critical balance between passion and profit in tech careers. Camille contrasts management in startups and larger companies, highlighting key leadership qualities. She reflects on the legacy of her influential book and dives into her current focus on platform engineering. Additionally, she emphasizes the importance of effective offboarding for executives, advocating for sustainable leadership practices.
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Grandmother's Career Advice
- Camille Fournier's grandmother advised her to pursue computer science because of its lucrative nature.
- This advice, combined with a genuine interest in computers, led Fournier to study computer science at Carnegie Mellon.
Passion vs. Money
- Software engineering's lucrative nature stems from the difficulty of mastering it, thus requiring genuine interest beyond financial incentives.
- Camille emphasizes that while money is a factor, true passion for technology is essential for navigating the challenging aspects of software engineering.
Big Company Innovation
- Camille challenges the notion that only startups reinvent themselves, citing successful large companies that constantly adapt.
- She criticizes the "founder mode" concept for misrepresenting management in big companies, highlighting their attention to detail and adaptation.
