There is this persistent myth that leaders must have all the answers. But in an increasingly complex world, nobody however competent, can know everything about everything. What would become possible if you said "I don't know, let's figure this out together?"
#EngineeringManagers #TechLeadership
#EngineeringManagers #TechLeadership
February 20, 2025 at 5:41 PM
There is this persistent myth that leaders must have all the answers. But in an increasingly complex world, nobody however competent, can know everything about everything. What would become possible if you said "I don't know, let's figure this out together?"
#EngineeringManagers #TechLeadership
#EngineeringManagers #TechLeadership
Performance issues are hard to handle! If it was only about feedback around missed deadlines, code quality, productivity—it would be straightforward. But the human element makes it infinitely more complex. #EngineeringManagers #TechLeadership #EngineeringLeadership #NewManager
April 22, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Performance issues are hard to handle! If it was only about feedback around missed deadlines, code quality, productivity—it would be straightforward. But the human element makes it infinitely more complex. #EngineeringManagers #TechLeadership #EngineeringLeadership #NewManager
Day 23 of our December reflection journey. 🌟
𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝟮3 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗽𝘁: What support system do you need to help you navigate leadership challenges? 💡 Tip: Reflect on who you turn to and why - it reveals what support matters most. #EngineeringManagers#EngineeringManagerCoach #TechLeadership
𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝟮3 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗽𝘁: What support system do you need to help you navigate leadership challenges? 💡 Tip: Reflect on who you turn to and why - it reveals what support matters most. #EngineeringManagers#EngineeringManagerCoach #TechLeadership
December 23, 2024 at 5:04 PM
Day 23 of our December reflection journey. 🌟
𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝟮3 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗽𝘁: What support system do you need to help you navigate leadership challenges? 💡 Tip: Reflect on who you turn to and why - it reveals what support matters most. #EngineeringManagers#EngineeringManagerCoach #TechLeadership
𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝟮3 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗽𝘁: What support system do you need to help you navigate leadership challenges? 💡 Tip: Reflect on who you turn to and why - it reveals what support matters most. #EngineeringManagers#EngineeringManagerCoach #TechLeadership
1/5 Let me tell you a secret about engineering leadership—Behind every successful leader is not just technical brilliance, but a robust support network.
#EngineeringManagers #EngineeringManagerCoach #TechLeadership #EngineeringLeadership #NewManagers
#EngineeringManagers #EngineeringManagerCoach #TechLeadership #EngineeringLeadership #NewManagers
March 31, 2025 at 9:28 AM
1/5 Let me tell you a secret about engineering leadership—Behind every successful leader is not just technical brilliance, but a robust support network.
#EngineeringManagers #EngineeringManagerCoach #TechLeadership #EngineeringLeadership #NewManagers
#EngineeringManagers #EngineeringManagerCoach #TechLeadership #EngineeringLeadership #NewManagers
In today's edition of the newsletter, I talk about why delegation can be hard for new Engineering Managers. Would love to hear your thoughts in the comments.
#EngineeringManagers #EngineeringManagerCoach #TechLeadership #EngineeringLeadership #NewManager
#Delegation
#EngineeringManagers #EngineeringManagerCoach #TechLeadership #EngineeringLeadership #NewManager
#Delegation
Delegation and the grief we don't talk about
Delegation comes up a lot in the work I do and the conversations I have.
meenavenkataraman.substack.com
May 30, 2025 at 7:29 PM
In today's edition of the newsletter, I talk about why delegation can be hard for new Engineering Managers. Would love to hear your thoughts in the comments.
#EngineeringManagers #EngineeringManagerCoach #TechLeadership #EngineeringLeadership #NewManager
#Delegation
#EngineeringManagers #EngineeringManagerCoach #TechLeadership #EngineeringLeadership #NewManager
#Delegation
Well, I'm not entirely sure how much imitation works as we are all unique. But it's certainly the easiest! Mostly we need to think deeper about what works for us! #EngineeringManagers #techleadership #EngineeringManagerCoach
January 25, 2025 at 10:49 AM
Well, I'm not entirely sure how much imitation works as we are all unique. But it's certainly the easiest! Mostly we need to think deeper about what works for us! #EngineeringManagers #techleadership #EngineeringManagerCoach
Leadership quote of the week: "A good leader takes a little more than his share of the blame, a little less than his share of the credit." – Arnold H. Glasow #engineeringmanagers #leadership #strategy
April 7, 2025 at 7:53 AM
Leadership quote of the week: "A good leader takes a little more than his share of the blame, a little less than his share of the credit." – Arnold H. Glasow #engineeringmanagers #leadership #strategy
Working in a team can be challenging, and leading a team is often even more difficult. As a leader, you find yourself both part of the team and outside of it at the same time.
#EngineeringManagers #EngineeringManagerCoach #TechLeadership #EngineeringLeadership #NewManager
#EngineeringManagers #EngineeringManagerCoach #TechLeadership #EngineeringLeadership #NewManager
August 23, 2025 at 8:29 AM
Working in a team can be challenging, and leading a team is often even more difficult. As a leader, you find yourself both part of the team and outside of it at the same time.
#EngineeringManagers #EngineeringManagerCoach #TechLeadership #EngineeringLeadership #NewManager
#EngineeringManagers #EngineeringManagerCoach #TechLeadership #EngineeringLeadership #NewManager
Have you read 'Turn the Ship Around'? Marquet transformed the US Navy's worst submarine into its best. His message? Stop giving orders, start giving intent. When his crew shared intentions vs waiting for commands, everything changed. A must-read for new engineering managers. #EngineeringManagers
December 20, 2024 at 10:49 AM
Have you read 'Turn the Ship Around'? Marquet transformed the US Navy's worst submarine into its best. His message? Stop giving orders, start giving intent. When his crew shared intentions vs waiting for commands, everything changed. A must-read for new engineering managers. #EngineeringManagers
✨ Imagine stepping into your new engineering manager role with the same confidence and clarity you had as an individual contributor, now amplified for leadership...This can be your reality if you want it to be – Get in touch tidycal.com/meena/30-min... #EngineeringManagers
March 8, 2025 at 12:46 PM
✨ Imagine stepping into your new engineering manager role with the same confidence and clarity you had as an individual contributor, now amplified for leadership...This can be your reality if you want it to be – Get in touch tidycal.com/meena/30-min... #EngineeringManagers
I stand for breaking new engineering managers free from the "gold-gilded cage" where technical excellence becomes a limitation. Your leadership journey needs different skills than those that made you a great individual contributor. For personalised support, get in touch. #EngineeringManagers
March 10, 2025 at 9:12 AM
I stand for breaking new engineering managers free from the "gold-gilded cage" where technical excellence becomes a limitation. Your leadership journey needs different skills than those that made you a great individual contributor. For personalised support, get in touch. #EngineeringManagers
3/3 ✨ Imagine actually enjoying those challenging conversations with your team, because you've developed the confidence to lead authentically.
This can be your reality if you want it to be - we should talk.
#TechLeadership #LeadershipGrowth #EngineeringManagers
#EngineeringManagerCoach
This can be your reality if you want it to be - we should talk.
#TechLeadership #LeadershipGrowth #EngineeringManagers
#EngineeringManagerCoach
December 16, 2024 at 7:40 AM
3/3 ✨ Imagine actually enjoying those challenging conversations with your team, because you've developed the confidence to lead authentically.
This can be your reality if you want it to be - we should talk.
#TechLeadership #LeadershipGrowth #EngineeringManagers
#EngineeringManagerCoach
This can be your reality if you want it to be - we should talk.
#TechLeadership #LeadershipGrowth #EngineeringManagers
#EngineeringManagerCoach
✨ Imagine no longer feeling torn between being a brilliant engineer and an effective leader, because you've found your unique leadership voice.
#EngineeringManagers #EngineeringManagerCoach #TechLeadership #EngineeringLeadership
#EngineeringManagers #EngineeringManagerCoach #TechLeadership #EngineeringLeadership
April 2, 2025 at 6:44 AM
✨ Imagine no longer feeling torn between being a brilliant engineer and an effective leader, because you've found your unique leadership voice.
#EngineeringManagers #EngineeringManagerCoach #TechLeadership #EngineeringLeadership
#EngineeringManagers #EngineeringManagerCoach #TechLeadership #EngineeringLeadership
Hello, I'm Meena! I work with new engineering managers in tech to help them get comfortable with leading so that they succeed in their new role.
#EngineeringManagers #EngineeringManagerCoach #TechLeadership #EngineeringLeadership #NewManager
#EngineeringManagers #EngineeringManagerCoach #TechLeadership #EngineeringLeadership #NewManager
June 22, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Hello, I'm Meena! I work with new engineering managers in tech to help them get comfortable with leading so that they succeed in their new role.
#EngineeringManagers #EngineeringManagerCoach #TechLeadership #EngineeringLeadership #NewManager
#EngineeringManagers #EngineeringManagerCoach #TechLeadership #EngineeringLeadership #NewManager
Day 19 of our December reflection journey. 🌟
𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝟭𝟵 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗽𝘁: What leadership challenge would you tackle with more support?
💡 Tip: Consider what type of support would make the biggest difference. #EngineeringManagers#EngineeringManagerCoach
𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝟭𝟵 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗽𝘁: What leadership challenge would you tackle with more support?
💡 Tip: Consider what type of support would make the biggest difference. #EngineeringManagers#EngineeringManagerCoach
December 19, 2024 at 7:01 PM
Day 19 of our December reflection journey. 🌟
𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝟭𝟵 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗽𝘁: What leadership challenge would you tackle with more support?
💡 Tip: Consider what type of support would make the biggest difference. #EngineeringManagers#EngineeringManagerCoach
𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝟭𝟵 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗽𝘁: What leadership challenge would you tackle with more support?
💡 Tip: Consider what type of support would make the biggest difference. #EngineeringManagers#EngineeringManagerCoach
✨ Imagine walking into a meeting with your engineering team without that knot in your stomach - the one that whispers, "They'll discover you're not qualified to lead them."
#EngineeringManagers #EngineeringManagerCoach #TechLeadership #EngineeringLeadership #NewManager
#EngineeringManagers #EngineeringManagerCoach #TechLeadership #EngineeringLeadership #NewManager
June 24, 2025 at 9:56 AM
✨ Imagine walking into a meeting with your engineering team without that knot in your stomach - the one that whispers, "They'll discover you're not qualified to lead them."
#EngineeringManagers #EngineeringManagerCoach #TechLeadership #EngineeringLeadership #NewManager
#EngineeringManagers #EngineeringManagerCoach #TechLeadership #EngineeringLeadership #NewManager
"I need to focus on technical skills right now, not soft skills like leadership or communication."
I've heard this concern in recent conversations, especially from EMs navigating AI.
#EngineeringManagers #EngineeringManagerCoach #TechLeadership #EngineeringLeadership #NewManager
I've heard this concern in recent conversations, especially from EMs navigating AI.
#EngineeringManagers #EngineeringManagerCoach #TechLeadership #EngineeringLeadership #NewManager
May 19, 2025 at 6:50 AM
"I need to focus on technical skills right now, not soft skills like leadership or communication."
I've heard this concern in recent conversations, especially from EMs navigating AI.
#EngineeringManagers #EngineeringManagerCoach #TechLeadership #EngineeringLeadership #NewManager
I've heard this concern in recent conversations, especially from EMs navigating AI.
#EngineeringManagers #EngineeringManagerCoach #TechLeadership #EngineeringLeadership #NewManager
I enjoyed reading this brilliant piece by Nedra Glover Tawwab about perfectionism. I could see myself in her examples, especially what she says about writing.
#EngineeringManagers #EngineeringManagerCoach #TechLeadership #EngineeringLeadership #NewManager
#LeadershipTips
#EngineeringManagers #EngineeringManagerCoach #TechLeadership #EngineeringLeadership #NewManager
#LeadershipTips
Nobody’s Perfect
Allowing ourselves the space to make mistakes and try again
substack.com
June 4, 2025 at 5:58 AM
I enjoyed reading this brilliant piece by Nedra Glover Tawwab about perfectionism. I could see myself in her examples, especially what she says about writing.
#EngineeringManagers #EngineeringManagerCoach #TechLeadership #EngineeringLeadership #NewManager
#LeadershipTips
#EngineeringManagers #EngineeringManagerCoach #TechLeadership #EngineeringLeadership #NewManager
#LeadershipTips
Performance fluctuations in your team are not always indicative of your failure as a leader.
However, I want to clarify that I'm not talking about erratic performance, where your team delivers work unpredictably. That is a genuine issue that requires your attention.
#EngineeringManagers
However, I want to clarify that I'm not talking about erratic performance, where your team delivers work unpredictably. That is a genuine issue that requires your attention.
#EngineeringManagers
September 7, 2025 at 11:35 AM
Performance fluctuations in your team are not always indicative of your failure as a leader.
However, I want to clarify that I'm not talking about erratic performance, where your team delivers work unpredictably. That is a genuine issue that requires your attention.
#EngineeringManagers
However, I want to clarify that I'm not talking about erratic performance, where your team delivers work unpredictably. That is a genuine issue that requires your attention.
#EngineeringManagers
Imagine starting 2025 with the support you need to thrive as a leader. I’m Meena and I work with new Engineering Managers in Tech to help them get comfortable with leading so that they succeed in their new role. Prices start from £1100. DM me for a chat. #engineeringmanagers #engineeringmanagercoach
December 9, 2024 at 10:41 AM
Imagine starting 2025 with the support you need to thrive as a leader. I’m Meena and I work with new Engineering Managers in Tech to help them get comfortable with leading so that they succeed in their new role. Prices start from £1100. DM me for a chat. #engineeringmanagers #engineeringmanagercoach
Have you ever found yourself saying "I don't do politics" or "I hate the politics"? In this week's edition of my newsletter, I talk about this much-hated topic meenavenkataraman.substack.com/p/politics-u...
Would love to hear your thoughts in the comments below. #EngineeringManagers #TechLeadership
Would love to hear your thoughts in the comments below. #EngineeringManagers #TechLeadership
Politics – Understanding the Flow of Influence
The Story Behind the Politics
meenavenkataraman.substack.com
February 7, 2025 at 10:39 AM
Have you ever found yourself saying "I don't do politics" or "I hate the politics"? In this week's edition of my newsletter, I talk about this much-hated topic meenavenkataraman.substack.com/p/politics-u...
Would love to hear your thoughts in the comments below. #EngineeringManagers #TechLeadership
Would love to hear your thoughts in the comments below. #EngineeringManagers #TechLeadership
Struggling to let go of things others could handle? In this week's newsletter, I explain why the term 'delegation' itself might be your leadership obstacle, and share 9 powerful alternatives for effectively sharing work. #EngineeringManagers #TechLeadership
Don't Say Delegation Instead Say...
Are you holding onto tasks that others could handle because "delegation" feels like surrendering control? In this week's edition of my newsletter, I reveal why the very word "delegation" might be hold
meenavenkataraman.substack.com
February 28, 2025 at 7:49 AM
Struggling to let go of things others could handle? In this week's newsletter, I explain why the term 'delegation' itself might be your leadership obstacle, and share 9 powerful alternatives for effectively sharing work. #EngineeringManagers #TechLeadership
👋 I work with new Engineering Managers in Tech, to help them get comfortable with leading, so that they succeed in their new role.
Drop me a message to get started. #EngineeringManagers #EngineeringManagerCoach #TechLeadership #EngineeringLeadership
Drop me a message to get started. #EngineeringManagers #EngineeringManagerCoach #TechLeadership #EngineeringLeadership
January 5, 2025 at 8:47 AM
👋 I work with new Engineering Managers in Tech, to help them get comfortable with leading, so that they succeed in their new role.
Drop me a message to get started. #EngineeringManagers #EngineeringManagerCoach #TechLeadership #EngineeringLeadership
Drop me a message to get started. #EngineeringManagers #EngineeringManagerCoach #TechLeadership #EngineeringLeadership
My coaching program is designed to be flexible. You can set the pace, choose a time that works for you, and focus on leadership growth without adding extra pressure to your schedule. Let’s chat! I’d love to show you how this can fit into your busy life. #EngineeringManagers#EngineeringManagerCoach
December 23, 2024 at 8:41 AM
My coaching program is designed to be flexible. You can set the pace, choose a time that works for you, and focus on leadership growth without adding extra pressure to your schedule. Let’s chat! I’d love to show you how this can fit into your busy life. #EngineeringManagers#EngineeringManagerCoach
Being an Engineering Manager isn't just about decisions - it's about navigating relationships you've built over years. From promotion talks with lunch buddies to tough changes affecting old teammates. Ready to lead authentically? DM me #EngineeringLeadership #EngineeringManagers
December 31, 2024 at 8:31 AM
Being an Engineering Manager isn't just about decisions - it's about navigating relationships you've built over years. From promotion talks with lunch buddies to tough changes affecting old teammates. Ready to lead authentically? DM me #EngineeringLeadership #EngineeringManagers