Managing Managers Episode 13: Digging your well, the Staff Engineering Manager and managing burnout with Anjuan Simmons
Jan 20, 2024
Anjuan Simmons, a software development team leader, shares insights on digging your well, the role of a staff engineering manager, and managing burnout. He discusses surprising challenges in managing managers, the importance of trust and curiosity, and strategies for assessing managers' performance. Additionally, he highlights the distinction between performance and management style, the role of problem solving, and the significance of clear focus time in preventing burnout. Finally, he provides advice for first-time managing managers, emphasizing the need to understand the leadership team.
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1 2 3 4 5 6
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Managing Managers: Surprises, Challenges, and Strategies
02:25 • 17min
Building a Strong Foundation and Embracing Different Management Styles
19:49 • 3min
The Role of a Staff Engineering Manager and Problem Solving
23:16 • 17min
The Importance of Clear Focus Time and Managing Burnout
40:22 • 7min
Advice for First-Time Managing Managers
47:01 • 4min