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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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I always found it somehow challenging to answer this often-asked interview question because:
- It is hard to condense a potentially long and nuanced response within a few short minutes.
- There is a high risk of giving an answer that may come across as too vague and overly generalized.
A change of perspective helped me frame my answer in a completely different way. 💡
Instead of considering my leadership style in isolation, I zoomed out and started reflecting on:
- The Destination. The culture, organization, team, relationships, etc. I want to build and then foster.
- The journey. How, and to what extent, my leadership style, behaviors, and beliefs can contribute to getting closer to the destination.
This new framing not only helped me craft a more effective, structured, and specific answer but also triggered a self-reflection about the impacts and implications of my actions and behaviors as a leader.
