Engineering Leadership in Practice | with Tim Sublette - Episode 68

Engineering Leadership in Practice | with Tim Sublette - Episode 68

Author: Bill September 26, 2025 Duration: 1:05:02
40% Better - Engineering Leadership
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This episode of 40% Better with Bill Lennan explores the journey of Tim Sublette, a software engineer, who transitioned into leadership roles.
Both share insights on the challenges they faced, the importance of storytelling, and the evolution of communication skills.

Tim reflects on his unconventional path, the significance of building a competency framework, and the lessons learned from both successes and failures in his career.

The discussion emphasizes the value of expectation management and the necessity of continuous personal growth in leadership. 

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