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A Framework for Moving from Passive to Active Leadership Most leaders don’t drift into passivity because they stop caring.

The IC → Leader Shift Model captures the mindset transformation engineers go through as they move from individual contribution to leadership.

Second chances are powerful – but they aren’t about blind optimism or endless forgiveness. They succeed when leaders create structure

Energy always leaves clues. These six states help you read the room with clarity. 1. Flow Energy What it is:

Leadership leaves traces. These seven metrics help you see them clearly. 1. Trust Velocity What it is: How quickly people

Silence in meetings isn’t empty – it’s full of signals. But without emotional intelligence, all forms of silence can

Leadership isn’t just about delivering results – it’s about shaping the emotional climate where results are possible. Pressure will

Core beliefs silently shape how you lead. They filter every situation you face, triggering emotions and behaviors that either help

Empowerment isn’t about letting go – it’s about giving people the right stage to shine while you shift into

Difficult conversations are inevitable in engineering leadership – whether it’s addressing inappropriate behavior, confronting a peer who backstabbed you, or