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AI is accelerating everything. But here’s the uncomfortable truth: Most teams aren’t limited by technology… They’re limited by their belief systems. 🗣️ Jim Steele, a former guest speaker on The Curious Mindset virtual session and winner of Speaker of the Year, Best Live Speaker, and Best Virtual Speaker, at the 2025 Speaker Awards

How does an introverted leader show up? 🗣️ Nicola Bass, Registered Occupational Psychologist, Veteran, and Leadership Coach speaking on the last Curious Mindset session.

Notice the early indicators of burnout, such as persistent minor physical symptoms or the moment you begin dropping the personal routines that normally sustain you.

Trust is built when leaders provide the intent and the freedom for teams to create their own plans: a principle known as Mission Command.

Leading through uncertainty isn’t about having all the answers - it’s about how you show up when no one does. In our last virtual session, Nicki Bass (business psychologist and former army officer) joined host Andy McMenemy and resident tech leader Steve Maxwell to unpack what leadership really looks like when the ground keeps shifting. Drawing on the concept of Mission Command, the conversation challenged traditional ideas of control, resilience, and what teams actually need from their leaders in volatile moments. Here are the key takeaways 👇

Are you confusing emotional venting with actual work? True energy management means identifying what drains you disproportionately and finding ways to manage it, not just defer it.

Curious leaders build stronger technology cultures.

Left vs. Right Brain: Unlock Your Full Potential!

Measuring the intangible can be a significant challenge for technology leaders and teams. A powerful approach involves using proxies—indirect indicators—to gain insight. Consider the works of Douglas Hubbard, author of How to Measure Anything. 🗣️ Stephen E Morris

5/ Over-functioning blocks growth. Let people stretch — even if it’s messy.

4/ If the role is ambiguous, lead by naming the ambiguity. Clarity is part of the job.

1/ Tech leadership: the further you move from delivery, the fuzzier success becomes.

Key takeaways from a session with engineering leader & executive coach Anemari Fiser (author of Levelling Up as a Tech Lead) at The Curious Mindset: the tech leader’s balancing act — where clarity is rare and the work is more human than technical.....

According to Hywel Carver, CEO at Skiller Whale. true learning comes from new experiences & feedback, not just repetition. Embrace the unknown! #GrowthMindset #PersonalGrowth #Learning

Tech leaders - if you’ve ever felt like you’re juggling strategy, support, feedback that doesn’t quite land, and a calendar that never stops… you’re not alone.  This Friday, engineering leader + executive coach Anemari Fiser is joining us to share practical, real-world insights from her work with senior technical leaders - plus lessons from her new book Levelling Up as a Tech Lead. ✅ Free ⏱️ Just 1 hour 🗓️ Fri 6 Feb • 1pm GMT And honestly… what makes this community work isn’t the platform or the format. It’s the people in the room - showing up openly, sharing what’s real, and learning from each other. If that resonates, come and be part of it. 👉 Register via LinkedIn (link in bio  or head to our LinkedIn page)