Leading Engineering Teams Without Burning Out - Interview with Ray Nicholus
October 1, 2025
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Today's guest on the podcast is Ray Nicholus! We got candid about leading as introverts, when to say yes (and when to say no), and how to balance hands-on code with real people leadership. We dug into startup versus big-company impact, remote-first habits that actually work, and why impostor syndrome can be a signal for growth.
If you’re navigating the IC-to-manager path (or debating it) this one will hit home! Thanks so much for the chat, Ray!