Technical organizations face massive scaling pressures, making Resilient Tech Leadership more critical than ever. Host Adam Markel sits down with executive coach Jossie Haines, a former software engineering leader who built Emmy-winning teams at Apple and served as VP of Engineering at Tile. Together, they tackle the high-stakes transitions, burnout, and imposter syndrome that often plague senior tech professionals. Jossie shares her journey from software engineer to leadership coach, detailing how to manage the intense zero-to-one phase without losing your sanity. You'll learn how to build a healthy relationship with negative feedback and build the emotional muscles needed to weather industry crashes. Discover why the secret to scaling high-performing teams lies in clear prioritization, active recovery, and intentional self-belief.

Show Notes:

• 03:26 - Connecting Beyond the Code
• 07:15 - The Real Value in Your Follow-Up
• 12:06 - Dismantling the Illusion of Linear Success
• 16:04 - The Cost of Staying Silent
• 23:57 - Slaying the Perfectionism Dragon
• 27:27 - Narrowing Your Ideal Customer Lens
• 40:02 - Building a Muscle for Hard Truths

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