Skip to content

Tag: Team Dynamics

Handling Competitive Dynamics

A healthy level of competition can fuel innovation, drive individuals to excel, and push teams to achieve remarkable results. However, when competition crosses the line and becomes overly aggressive, it can hinder the growth and productivity of the team as a whole. I don’t think competition is inherently negative. It becomes problematic when it starts overshadowing the team. Over the years, I observed when team members are…

Leave a Comment

The Subtle Art of Listening

At its essence, leadership is not about big speeches or decisive commands. It’s mostly about the subtle yet powerful act of listening. In my journey, I witnessed over and over again leadership starts with a genuine willingness to listen. It’s not just to hear, but to understand. It’s doing your best to comprehend the thoughts and ideas of your team. Then, you can turn these ideas into…

Leave a Comment

Leading Self Managing Teams

As an engineering leader, success hinges on developing and sharing a clear vision. This reduces the need for supervision. It then creates a workspace where everyone can manage themselves and work independently. I adopt a ‘fire and forget’ methodology in my leadership approach. When I delegate a project or task, my aim is to set it in motion and then step back, trusting in my team’s capability…

Leave a Comment