Thanks for sharing. It's so true that senior leaders usually form their own circle, and they bring the circle with them wherever they go. Only when the entire group present (i.e. value multiplied) can that senior leader demonstrate their true value.
"And no, this isn’t about playing favorites or diminishing the role of everyone else"- I absolutely agree with this sentence, but sometimes this is the hardest part for other people to understand. They tend to see it as favoritism and don't understand the advantage that such a strong connection brings to the team.
But, in general, I feel completely connected to the article and, in my case, I also add a Product Manager as another helper, a triangle therefore!
> A strong sidekick strengthens the entire team by improving alignment, decision-making, and execution.
There's a real balance to be found here, as it can quickly lead to blurred lines and confusion of power. I'm always reluctant to have that kind of persons even though I see the opportunities of having a "CTO in training" as someone once told me.
Thanks for sharing. It's so true that senior leaders usually form their own circle, and they bring the circle with them wherever they go. Only when the entire group present (i.e. value multiplied) can that senior leader demonstrate their true value.
"And no, this isn’t about playing favorites or diminishing the role of everyone else"- I absolutely agree with this sentence, but sometimes this is the hardest part for other people to understand. They tend to see it as favoritism and don't understand the advantage that such a strong connection brings to the team.
But, in general, I feel completely connected to the article and, in my case, I also add a Product Manager as another helper, a triangle therefore!
> A strong sidekick strengthens the entire team by improving alignment, decision-making, and execution.
There's a real balance to be found here, as it can quickly lead to blurred lines and confusion of power. I'm always reluctant to have that kind of persons even though I see the opportunities of having a "CTO in training" as someone once told me.
"Remember your sidekick is not a lone genius": Yes, crucial distinction!
Thanks for the shout-out, Suresh!