Ep 38 - From Technical Expert to People Leader

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Ep 38 - From Technical Expert to People Leader

Lead The Room

32 minutes 18 seconds

3 months ago

Ep 38 - From Technical Expert to People Leader

In this episode of Lead the Room, Briony and Lyndsey tackle one of the most challenging career transitions: moving from technical expert to effective leader. They explore the profound identity shift that occurs when your value changes from the work you do to the work your team delivers, sharing honest stories about the isolation, jealousy, and imposter syndrome that often accompany this transition. Through practical strategies and mindset shifts, they demonstrate how new leaders can navigate this uncomfortable period and build the confidence needed to lead high-performing teams. They reveal why traditional leadership approaches often fail and offer a counter-cultural framework for developing authentic leadership skills that transform both individual performance and team dynamics.

Key Takeaways:

Coach Don't Tell for High-Performing Teams: The fastest way to build team capability is shifting from providing answers to asking coaching questions. When team members bring technical challenges, resist the urge to solve immediately. Instead, ask "What parts of this problem seem most challenging?" or "How might you approach this with more experience?" This develops critical thinking skills and creates deeper learning than simply providing solutions.
Define Your Leadership Role to Prevent Identity Crisis: Successful leadership transitions require explicitly defining what you will do (setting direction, creating accountability, supporting growth) and what you won't do (technical troubleshooting, detailed reviews, implementation decisions). This 15-minute exercise provides clarity on your value proposition and helps catch yourself when old expert habits resurface.
Problem Prevention Creates Higher Value Than Problem Solving: As a leader, your highest impact comes from preventing problems before they occur rather than solving them after they appear. Build simple systems that anticipate challenges, develop your team's ability to handle issues at their source, and establish communication flows that surface concerns early. This shift from reactive problem-solving to proactive prevention transforms team performance and reduces firefighting culture.

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