In this podcast episode, the VP of Engineering at Fond, Srividhya “Vidhya” Chandrasekaran, shares her insights on getting the best out of engineers. She discusses the importance of empowerment, accountability, and mentorship. Vidhya emphasizes the need for leaders to lead the way of their teams rather than telling them what to do. She encourages empowering engineers to come up with their own solutions and ideas, promoting involvement and accountability. Highlights: 00:02:52 Empower your engineers for success. 00:05:45 Empower employees, take calculated risks. 00:10:05 Focus on continuous feedback. 00:17:30 Managing customer requests and employee burnout. Guest: Srividhya “Vidhya” Chandrasekaran is a passionate leader in the software and technology sector with a knack for solving complex problems by synergizing technology and people. She has consistently held leadership positions throughout their career, guiding teams and products to success while enjoying the process of mentoring others. She's committed to personal and professional development, often seeking insights from expert speakers and literature. Believing in the potential of everyone, they strive to uplift those who may not be performing at their best, tracing root causes and offering solutions. She encourages continual learning and the challenge of conventional methods in favor of innovation. https://www.linkedin.com/in/srividhya-chandrasekaran --- Thank you so much for checking out this episode of The Tech Trek, and we would appreciate it if you would take a minute to rate and review us on your favorite podcast player. Want to learn more about us? Head over at https://www.elevano.com Have questions or want to cover specific topics with our future guests? Please message me at https://www.linkedin.com/in/amirbormand (Amir Bormand)