Strong Opinions Aren’t Enough. Asking Questions Matters More скачать в хорошем качестве

Strong Opinions Aren’t Enough. Asking Questions Matters More

In this episode, I talk about why asking questions has been one of the most effective things I’ve learned as an engineering manager. I share a concrete example from early in my transition into management, what I noticed when I consistently led with strong opinions, and how shifting to questions changed ownership, learning, and decision-making on my teams. This episode isn’t about avoiding responsibility or never being decisive. It’s about understanding when questions help teams think more clearly, surface assumptions, and navigate ambiguity more effectively. I also reference Edgar Schein’s work on Humble Inquiry and why genuine curiosity plays such an important role in leadership, especially in complex environments like engineering teams. I end with one small thing you can try the next time you’re reviewing a design or reacting to an idea.