Reasons why few leaders are successful.
1. Understanding Organizational DNA
The number one thing you need is to know how decisions really get made.
Secondarily, you need to map the implicit hierarchies and influence networks.
Combine both for maximum impact in every initiative you lead.
2. Navigating chaos?
Most organizations are not perfect - varying skills, opposing incentives, and different risk appetites.
The classic example is codebases with poor documentation and few tests.
Learn to gather just enough information, move fast, and validate hypotheses quickly.
3. Building Trust Through Small Wins
Engineering is challenging, so credibility is very important.
Start by chasing quick, low-hanging fruit wins, then gradually tackle bigger challenges until you become a trusted voice.
Don't try to change everything at once, but also don't stay passive when you spot opportunities for meaningful impact.
Being vulnerable to each other in peer group
Dont expect quick results. have patience.
Resilience. ups and downs are always there. be systematic.
Seeking help from others.
Learn, how and when to say NO.
Deep dive on things and have a good idea on what you talk about and communicate. Don’t be a generalist.
Dont beat around the bush. come to the point quickly.
Clear communication.
Over communication.
Take one complex problem and solve it as a hobby.
Decision making. make it faster and better.
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