Join us for a captivating episode of The Engineering Manager Podcast, where we will be hosting Kevin Orel Edry, Vice President of R&D at Youleap. Kevin brings to the table a radical yet insightful leadership philosophy that stands to change the way we view engineering management. In a world where technical expertise often overshadows leadership qualities, Kevin proposes a counterintuitive approach: to become the most effective leader, you should aim to be the “worst” engineer on your team.
During this engaging virtual event, Kevin will delve deep into why embracing this philosophy is crucial for the modern engineering manager. Drawing from his rich experience in both engineering and leadership roles, he will debunk common myths that new managers often believe—such as the notion that being the best coder equates to being the best manager.
Don’t miss this opportunity to shift your leadership paradigm and inspire a new era of engineering management where the leader’s success is measured not by their personal technical achievements, but by the heights their team reaches. Join Kevin Orel Edry for a thought-provoking discussion that promises to challenge and enrich your approach to leadership.
Who Should Attend:Â This virtual event is essential for engineering managers, tech leaders, and anyone in a position of leadership within the tech industry who is looking to elevate their team’s performance and foster an environment of empowerment and growth.
​​​​​​​
​​​​​​​Key Discussion Points:​​​​​​​
-
Redefining Leadership: Beyond Technical Skills: Discover why your technical skills do not define your success as a manager.
-
Empowerment Mastery: Elevating Your Team Beyond Your Skills:Â Learn effective strategies for mentoring and empowering your team, enabling them to surpass your own technical abilities.
-
Success Metrics: Valuing Team Achievements Over Individual Output:Â Understand how to measure your impact through the collective achievements of your team rather than your personal output.
-
The Power of Emotional Intelligence and Specialization in Team Growth:Â Explore the significance of emotional intelligence, mentorship, and promoting specialization within your team.
-
Leadership Evolution: Fostering Innovation by Focusing on Team Development:Â Find out how reimagining your role as a leader to focus on your team’s development can lead to unprecedented levels of innovation and productivity.
