About me
My name is Mauro Bagnato and for over 15 years I have been leading tech organizations.
When I first stepped into leadership, I believed technical expertise was the key to being an effective leader. However, I quickly learned that organizations are living and complex systems and that leading them demands much more than just technical know-how. I believe that curiosity is at the heart of effective leadership. This is what fuels learning and experimentation, both crucial for continuous improvement. This blog aims to explore engineering leadership in all its aspects and to provide insights in a tangible and pragmatic manner. It will also be a space where I will share insights, reflections, and personal takeaways from books, podcasts, and articles that influenced and keep influencing my journey.
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Imagine you're meeting your team to discuss an important topic. You have very strong opinions and wish to raise them.
You speak up first. You confidently articulate your viewpoints in a clear and structured way.
However, after your input, there's silence in the room. No additional reflections, no debate, just a few timid questions seeking to understand or validate your perspective.
Your ego feels great. Once again you proved to be a great leader because you came up with the best possible conclusion.
Or you can consider another approach.
You hold back. You deliberately decide NOT to speak up first.
Instead,
- You prepare first and then facilitate the discussion aiming at building the outcome upon each other's perspectives
- You encourage others to share their views
- You observe the team dynamics to find ways to improve collaboration
- You still firmly believe in the importance of voicing your points, but you choose to do so only if no one else raises them first.
Your ego feels great. Once again you proved to be a great leader because you helped your team to come up with the best possible conclusion.
