As a new Software Engineer in the industry, it helps to know how I can help make my managers life easier by communicating my own motivations and communication style, especially when it comes to blockers. I think the crux of it is, like you say, building that trust through ownership of our roles and empathy. I love the part about leading without a title. I think that when everyone shares the load on the different aspects of a team (“leading” vs individual contributions), you help avoid burnout and make for a much more enjoyable experience.
As a new Software Engineer in the industry, it helps to know how I can help make my managers life easier by communicating my own motivations and communication style, especially when it comes to blockers. I think the crux of it is, like you say, building that trust through ownership of our roles and empathy. I love the part about leading without a title. I think that when everyone shares the load on the different aspects of a team (“leading” vs individual contributions), you help avoid burnout and make for a much more enjoyable experience.