Emotional Intelligence

The Perfect Manager/Leader

Explore the balance between leadership demands and personal well-being in tech roles.

John Cutler

May 19, 2022 • 2 min read

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Summary

This post delves into the pressures faced by tech managers and leaders who strive to meet unrealistic expectations. It questions the norm of stress and chaos in professional environments and advocates for a healthier, more balanced approach to leadership. The author argues that joy and sanity can coexist with productivity, challenging the notion that leaders must bear the full weight of organizational dysfunction. It encourages readers to rethink leadership burdens and consider fostering environments that prioritize fun and mental health.

Takeaways

Encourages a shift in perspective on leadership burdens.
Joyful and healthy work environments can lead to better productivity.
Leaders shouldn't have to absorb all organizational dysfunction.
Being a manager doesn't have to be the hard way, it's not about carrying all the problems on your shoulders! it is actually about having a healthy company. Not perfect, and not without the occasional acute issue, but mostly healthy.
In some companies, it really feels like people NEED the chaos to feel helpful. Unless people push to their absolute limit, something must be wrong. Actually, teams do better work when things are fun and (mostly) healthy.
There’s no requirement for managers and leaders to absorb the full weight of the world.