How to Avoid the Peter Principle . . .

Back in the 1960s, Laurence Peter introduced the idea of the "Peter Principle":

People get promoted until they reach a role they can’t excel in—and then stay there.

Sound familiar?
Maybe you've worked under someone who was a fantastic engineer but struggled as a manager.

Leadership isn’t the same skill set as coding, designing, or building.

If you’ve been promoted to a leadership role, you might feel the pang of imposter syndrome.

That voice whispering, “You don’t belong here.”

Some react by faking confidence, masking insecurity with bluster.

But not you.

I believe in you.

💡 Leadership is a whole new game:

• Leading a team? Different than being on a team.

• Managing multiple teams? Another level entirely.

• Managing managers and owning strategy? A whole new ballgame.

Does that sound intimidating?

Good.

A little fear keeps us humble and hungry.

Here’s how you grow:
📚 Read. Learn from those who’ve done it before.
🎯 Practice. Leadership is a skill you hone.
🌱 Learn from mistakes. They’re stepping stones, not roadblocks.

Becoming the leader your team deserves takes effort—but you’ve got this.

Whether you’re a team lead, director, VP, or aspiring CTO, the path is yours to own.

Now, go crush it. 💪