10 Mar Episode 012 – Your Job Changed. Your Identity Didn’t.
SummaryMost engineers stepping into leadership already know what they should do differently. This episode is about why they don’t do it consistently — and it’s...
03 Mar Episode 011 – The Conversation You’ve Been Keeping Professional
SummaryEngineers don’t avoid performance conversations because they’re conflict-averse. They avoid them because they misclassify them as irreversible. They wait until the pattern is undeniable, the...
24 Feb Episode 010 – What Influence Actually Requires
SummaryMost engineers trying to create alignment are optimizing the output without understanding the inputs. This episode breaks influence down as a system with three inputs:...
16 Feb Episode 009 – Engineers Sabotage Their Own Leadership
SummaryIn this conversation, Chris Stasiuk explores the challenges engineers face when transitioning into leadership roles, particularly the pitfalls of over-relying on logic. He emphasizes that...
08 Feb Episode 008 – Why Engineers Stall Decisions Without Realizing It
SummaryIn this episode, Chris Stasiuk discusses the challenges engineers face when transitioning into leadership roles, particularly around decision-making. He introduces the concept of 'decision stall,'...
02 Feb Episode 007 – From Correctness to Judgment: Why Leadership Feels Harder Than Engineering
SummaryIn this conversation, Chris Stasiuk explores the transition from engineering to leadership, highlighting the fundamental differences in mindset and approach required. He discusses how engineers...
26 Jan Episode 006 – Why Engineers Struggle to Trust Themselves in Leadership
SummaryIn this episode, Chris Stasiuk explores the transition engineers face when stepping into leadership roles, highlighting the common feelings of uncertainty and self-doubt that arise....
19 Jan Episode 005 – Why Smart People Stay Stuck Longer Than They Should
SummaryThis conversation explores the challenges engineers face when performance becomes the primary strategy, leading to feelings of frustration and misalignment. It discusses how engineers often...
11 Jan Episode 004 – When Being Indispensable Becomes a Trap
SummaryIn this conversation, Chris Stasiuk discusses the challenges engineers face when their performance becomes their primary strategy. He highlights how high performers can unintentionally become...
11 Jan Episode 003 – Why Certainty Might Be Killing Your Credibility
SummaryIn this conversation, Chris Stasiuk explores the challenges engineers face regarding certainty and communication as they progress in their careers. He discusses how early in...