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In this conversation with tech leadership expert Scott Varho, we explore why empathy is the ultimate superpower for creating high-performing software engineering teams. Scott shares practical wisdom from his vast experience, covering topics such as:

• Building and maintaining highly effective teams
• Common anti-patterns that hinder team performance
• How to conduct meaningful retrospectives that actually improve teams
• Managing stakeholder expectations and improving team collaboration
• Balancing business clarity with technical realities
• Strategic planning: finding the right balance
• Navigating common pitfalls in engineering leadership
• The real impact of AI on the future of software engineering jobs

Tune in to understand how empathy and strategic clarity can drastically improve your team's effectiveness and job satisfaction.

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00:00 Introduction to Scott and His Journey03:25 Building High-Performing Software Teams18:25 The Importance of Retrospectives23:16 Challenges and Human Psychology in Tech25:14 Understanding Stakeholder Needs26:47 Challenges in Technology Implementation27:46 The Cost of Maintenance31:12 Leadership Fears and Motivations35:16 Strategic Operating Systems41:14 The Role of AI in Technology50:09 Empathy as a Superpower