Why Smart Tech People Struggle with Leadership

(And What to Do About It)

5/28/20251 min read

clear glass bulb on human palm
clear glass bulb on human palm

Let’s be honest—most of us got into tech to avoid people.

We like systems. Logic. Things that respond predictably when you hit them with the right input. You know, not coworkers.

Then, somewhere between doing good work and surviving back-to-back meetings, someone decides you're ready to “step up” and be a leader.

Cool. Except no one teaches you how to:

  • Push back on your boss without getting labeled “difficult”

  • Set boundaries without looking lazy

  • Translate tech to people who still think “the cloud” is weather

Most leadership advice out there? Written by folks who love the sound of their own voice and never had to debug an outage at 2am.

So I made something better.

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It’s a practical guide for smart, sarcastic tech professionals who want to:

  • Communicate clearly (without corporate-speak)

  • Get respected without overworking

  • Lead without selling out

No fluff. No LinkedIn-optimized nonsense. Just real tools for dealing with people—coworkers, bosses, and yourself.

👉 Grab your copy here if you’re ready to lead like a human.