The Hard Parts Of Engineering Management

Engineering management can look glamorous from the outside — but behind the scenes, it’s often a mix of tough calls, emotional juggling, and constant context switching. In this episode, we’re diving into the hard parts of being an engineering manager — from staying technical and handling conflict, to managing up, balancing expectations, and keeping your own sanity along the way. 06:04: Feeling productive 09:25: Staying technical 10:21: Handling conflicts 18:47: Balancing stakeholder expectations 21:30: Career growth 25:59: Isolation and pressure

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The Hard Parts Of Engineering Management is an episode from Ladybug Podcast by Emma Bostian, Kelly Vaughn.

This episode is 00:34:35 long.

This episode was published on Nov 3, 2025.

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