The Impossible Job of Managers, Leadership Co-Pilots, Scaling Great Management & Augmenting Human Relationships w/ Jonathan Raymond #235

The Impossible Job of Managers, Leadership Co-Pilots, Scaling Great Management & Augmenting Human Relationships w/ Jonathan Raymond #235

Author: The Engineering Leadership Community (ELC) November 5, 2025 Duration: 52:09
Jonathan Raymond is the Founder and CEO of Ren, an AI agent for managers and teams that helps them give and receive feedback, have meaningful 1:1s, and access real-time personalized coaching. He is also the author of the award-winning book Good Authority and was named one of Inc. Magazine’s Top 100 Leadership Speakers. Previously the CEO of EMyth, Jonathan has led transformation projects across technology, renewable energy, and coaching. He’s a half-decent barista, a mediocre-but-enthusiastic surfer, and will never give up on the New York Knicks.

Stepping into a leadership role in software engineering often feels like being given a map with half the landmarks missing. The Engineering Leadership Podcast, from The Engineering Leadership Community (ELC), fills in those blanks with conversations that feel like honest advice from a trusted colleague. This isn't about abstract theory; it's a grounded exploration of the specific perspectives, daily habits, and real-world examples that define effective leadership in technology. Each episode pulls back the curtain on the actual challenges engineering managers and directors face, from navigating complex team dynamics and technical debt to fostering innovation and sustaining culture during rapid growth. By tuning in, you gain access to a collective wisdom that helps you evolve your own approach, moving beyond just managing projects to truly leading people. The podcast serves as the audio companion to a broader community dedicated to elevating the craft of leadership in tech, offering tangible insights you can apply long after the episode ends. It’s for anyone who believes that building great software is inseparable from building great, supportive teams.
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