12 May Episode 021 – The Room Changed. Did You?
SummaryEngineers don’t fail in high-stakes rooms because their analysis is wrong. They fail because they’re answering in the wrong unit. A project manager walks a...
17 Mar Episode 013 – When Precision Is the Wrong Tool
SummaryMost engineers apply the same level of analytical rigor to every decision regardless of what it actually requires. That’s not thoroughness — it’s a mismatch,...
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....
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...