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What is grit, and why is it such an important skill/trait for eng leaders to develop? Chrystal Henke Ball @ Yahoo defines what it means to possess grit & how it can help leaders persevere through short-term challenges and focus on long-term outcomes. For more valuable leadership advice, tune in to the full conversation between Patrick Gallagher and Chrystal here: https://lnkd.in/g9rmX7as #EngineeringLeadership #ELC #Yahoo

One of the most valuable practices any eng leader can do is to challenge your assumptions continually, advises Chrystal Henke Ball @ Yahoo. Just because something didn’t work before doesn’t mean it won’t work tomorrow – it could be due to yesterday’s constraints that no longer apply. Learn more about how to incorporate this practice as an eng leader in the current landscape where technology is constantly developing. 🎧 Listen here: https://lnkd.in/g9rmX7as #EngineeringLeadership #ELC #Yahoo

This is an episode you won’t want to miss because it addresses one of the top challenges engineering innovators face today: navigating yesterday’s constraints vs. tomorrow’s visions! Chrystal Henke Ball (VP of Engineering @ Yahoo) joins the pod to dissect this and more: 💡Why you should continually challenge your assumptions 💡 How the traditional product lifecycle is evolving 💡 Strategies for developing grit as an eng leader 💡 Planning for the future & keeping your vision fluid Tune in here: https://lnkd.in/g9rmX7as #EngineeringLeadership #ELC #Yahoo

👋 Are you an engineer in London? Join fellow eng leaders, including your London Chapter leads Ketan Gupta, Leonid Stolyarov, Joseph Megkousoglou, and Philip Lam, for a candid conversation on Engineering and AI in the Public Sector. Remember when 'cloud-native' was the new frontier? The last decade of tech transformation was just the warm-up. Now, Generative and Agentic AI are here, and the stakes for public sector engineering have never been higher. How do you deploy cutting-edge AI when your work impacts millions and public trust is non-negotiable? We’re bringing together engineering leaders from the UK public sector to cut through the noise. In this candid fireside chat, we'll dive deep into the tough questions: ⚙️ How is the promise of AI being balanced against security, privacy, and ethical risks? 📈 Where are the real, tangible wins with AI in government so far? 🧭 What critical lessons have been learned from pioneering projects in the UK and globally? 👩💻 How has the role of an engineering leader changed to meet this new reality? If you’re leading engineering teams in or around the public sector, or simply curious how AI is reshaping our work, come connect with fellow leaders, share experiences, and build the London ELC community. 📅 Tuesday, 4 November 📍 KPMG | London 🎟️ Save your seat: https://lnkd.in/grAVmuq2

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐝𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐜𝐚𝐧'𝐭 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐥 𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐚 𝐝𝐞𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐲𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭? In hardware, a wrong call doesn't mean reverting code—it means scrapped prototypes, retooled manufacturing lines, or restarting certification from scratch. Tomorrow, we're bringing together two communities that understand this reality: ELC KW Chapter and Hard Tech Happy Hour. What makes this different: No slides, no pitches—just real conversations where local leaders share what they've learned in the trenches. You'll get specific help on the actual challenges you're facing right now, with input from people who've made similar high-stakes decisions and can share what worked (and what didn't). 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐮𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐬: • De-risking and Prototyping: When do you invest in expensive prototypes vs. move forward with uncertainty? • Product Design Tradeoffs: Leading decisions around increased BOM for flexibility vs. low cost but locked-in design • "Never Been Done" vs. "Proven Possible": How leadership strategies differ between technological risk and execution risk • Strategic Testing Investment: When and how much to invest in testing before committing to production Come join Cole Van Vlack and I @ Builders Club. Can't make it tomorrow? Join us for upcoming ELC KW events—we host regular roundtables on engineering leadership topics from career development to engineering strategy. Become a member anytime at https://lnkd.in/gupY5B9Y See you there! https://lnkd.in/gfFgB8wD

If you are in Seattle, don't miss this local meetup on October 7! 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gB6UMAbv

Platform investments vs feature delivery - the eternal engineering leadership dilemma. Tonight we're gathering at Communitech. Join us for peer-to-peer discussion with local engineering leaders. No slides, just solutions. Bring a challenge you're facing. Leave with actionable insights from leaders who've been there. Part of ELC (Engineering Leadership Community) - connecting engineering leaders across KW. #EngineeringLeadership #KitchenerWaterloo #Communitech

🏝️ NYC Engineering Leaders: Summer Happy Hour! Join fellow tech leaders for a casual evening of drinks and networking—no slides, no agenda, just great conversations.  📆 Wed, Sept 24, 2025 | 6–8 PM ET  📍Greydog, 49 Carmine St, NYC  🤝 Sponsored by BairesDev Connect with peers, exchange ideas, and grow your network in NYC’s vibrant engineering community! 👉 To RSVP, the event is linked below in the comments Shoutout to our local leaders Alpha Bah Funmi Oludaiye & Luxi (Lucy) Huang, CFA for organizing a fun way to wrap the summer! #NYCTech #EngineeringLeadership #Networking #HappyHour #ELCNYC

Thanks to everyone who joined us at #ELCAnnual2025! 💙 Over the past two days, hundreds of engineering leaders came together in San Francisco for conversations that challenged, inspired, and connected us in powerful ways. Thank you to our incredible sponsors, speakers, roundtable hosts, volunteers, and every leader who showed up with openness and curiosity. ⭐ We can't wait to see you all at ELC Annual 2026!