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Overcompensating
Manage episode 482545021 series 2564960
When things aren’t going smoothly, most tech leaders don’t slow down to rethink—they speed up to fix. We overcompensate. We protect the team too much, get involved in every decision, pile on late nights, or jump in to do others’ jobs. It feels noble, but it’s actually avoidance. In this episode, I unpack the hidden damage of overcompensating leadership: how it stunts team growth, creates dependency, and feeds your own ego more than your org’s future. If you think you’re being helpful, this one’s for you.
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For any questions or comments, reach out to me directly: [email protected]
299 episodes
Manage episode 482545021 series 2564960
When things aren’t going smoothly, most tech leaders don’t slow down to rethink—they speed up to fix. We overcompensate. We protect the team too much, get involved in every decision, pile on late nights, or jump in to do others’ jobs. It feels noble, but it’s actually avoidance. In this episode, I unpack the hidden damage of overcompensating leadership: how it stunts team growth, creates dependency, and feeds your own ego more than your org’s future. If you think you’re being helpful, this one’s for you.
Grab a copy of my books, Capitalizing Your Technology and The Tech Executive Operating System.
Subscribe to the best newsletter for tech executives.
For any questions or comments, reach out to me directly: [email protected]
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