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Leading by example

As a leader, I feel like I need to show an example to my team. Being there doing the things that are expected from them and showing them how to do all those things. But the fact is I can't do everything. I admit I don't even know how to do all the things our team is responsible anymore.

So no, leading by example is not about showing how to do things first hand. I need to focus on bigger things. I have no time to worry about every little detail. I don't have time to learn all that. Not do I have time to become an actual expert on everything.

From jealousy to being proud

Showing people how to do things, or just getting started is great. Seeing them pick up the topic and getting on their way on the path you have shown them feels nice. But working with talented people capable of learning you soon notice them surpassing your own knowledge.

It can quickly make you feel jealous of their skills. They become better at what you were while you are stuck there just trying to share what you know. They go beyond your knowledge and start creating things you couldn't even imagine doing. At least not with a formidable commitment to learn more about the topic.

Mentoring again

It's been a while since I last time had a mentee. At least an official one. In a sense, I have been mentoring my team members ever since the founding of the team. But now, once again I have two dedicated mentees from outside the team with focused learning goals.

I'm glad to be able to once again share my knowledge. And especially this time it's going to be one of my core competencies. But I'm sure we don't have to stop at the boundaries of my knowledge. There were already good questions and discussions about topics that go a bit outside my knowledge during our first meeting.

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