The Real Job of a Technical Leader: Removing Constraints

Most people think a technical leader's job is to have all the answers.

It's not.

Your real job? Remove the constraints slowing your teams down.

The blockers. The ambiguity. The constant context-switching. The decision paralysis that kills momentum.

Here's the thing: great engineers don't need someone micromanaging their code. They need someone clearing the path so they can actually ship.

Sometimes that means shielding them from noise.

Sometimes it means resetting priorities so they can focus on what actually matters.

And sometimes it means making a tough call—even if it's not perfect—because forward progress beats endless debate every single time.

Throughput is the currency of good engineering organizations.

As a leader, you protect it. You grow it. You fight anything that drains it.

Leadership isn't about knowing everything. It's about helping your team move faster, more confidently, and with fewer obstacles in their way.

- Remove constraints.
- Increase throughput.
- Move the ball forward—every single day.

How do you keep your teams focused and moving forward? Drop your thoughts in the comments—I'd love to hear what's working for you.

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