<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="true"><li>Transitioning from engineer to engineering manager comes with challenges and lessons.</li><li>Building a strong team requires finding and retaining dependable people with shared values.</li><li>Understanding that code is predictable, but people's behaviors and motivations are not, is crucial in management.</li><li>Effective leadership involves supporting individuals rather than trying to control them.</li><li>Learning to navigate uncomfortable situations and address conflicts is essential for managerial growth.</li><li>Leading without certainty means making decisions without perfect options and embracing the outcome.</li><li>Prioritizing values over immediate gains leads to long-term success and sustains company culture.</li><li>Successful leadership is about making decisions, moving forward, and earning your team's trust.</li><li>Working in line with personal and organizational values creates meaningful outcomes beyond financial gain.</li><li>Being an engineering manager is challenging yet rewarding, offering opportunities for growth and innovation.</li></ul>

5 Lessons I’ve Learned As An Engineering Manager

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