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How hands on are you?

By Si Jobling

Aired Dec 3, 2025 · 55m · Last boosted Dec 12, 2025

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How hands-on should an engineering manager be, and what do we lose or gain as we move away from the code? In this episode we dig into the messy middle between technical work, people leadership and the hunt for that spark that keeps us excited. Using our own careers as the backdrop, we unpack what “hands-on” really means. Is it code, system thinking, process, delivery, people, or all of it at once? We talk about losing technical confidence, finding excitement again, navigating vulnerability, and working out when you’re still adding value… or just get...

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    It’s another podcast from me, this time leaning into my career about leading teams in tech.