What we talk about when we talk about leadership
summary
Argues that hype-driven bets on AI and other hot tech produce PR numbers (Google’s 25% code claim) and small efficiency stats (Scale: 62% report internal gains, 8% saw failed projects) while causing real harms (mislabels, privacy breaches, climate impact) and workforce strain (56% of women leave tech in 10–20 years, 50% of women leaders leave by 35, 63% of engineering leaders juggle broader roles). Recommends lead through and not with the hype, document your experiences, invest in ops and culture, and push for visible, accountable decisions.
AI-written summary · about
chapters (6)
- 0:00Leadership questions
- 2:29Innovation hype culture
- 12:27Leaders and hustle culture
- 16:40Authenticity and systemic issues
- 24:22Systemic challenges and impact
- 25:47Call to action
related talks
53mLeadership in the Digital Age: Navigating Challenges and Seizing Opportunities
17mLeadership in AI-assisted engineering
47mLeading in Tech
47mEngineering Leadership in the Age of AI
40mThe Dao of Tech Leadership
15mInclusive leadership: the 5 micro-practices to transform...
11mBeyond the headlines: Engineering leadership in 2025
16mThe secret to technical leadership