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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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- The importance of mentors and peers for a smooth transition into leadership.
- The significance of trust and varied leadership styles in effectively managing managers.
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Understanding the Path to Leadership
The speaker shares their personal journey into leadership, discussing how they started as an analyst and eventually became a manager through the consulting model. They reflect on the support they received and the importance of mentors and peers during this transition.
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