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Unmasking Imposters by debugging doubts

Bobby D takes inspiration from the popular game "Among Us" to address the challenges engineers face in understanding their value and the importance of developing team awareness to support one another, and shares practical strategies for embracing individual strengths, fostering team collaboration, and building bridges through empathy and inclusivity.

By J. Bobby Dorlus

Unmasking Imposters by Debugging Doubts
April 14, 2023

Empowering Super Engineers at Scale

In this captivating and insightful talk, BobbyD a seasoned engineer and motivational speaker takes inspiration from the popular game “Among Us” to address the challenges engineers face in understanding their value and the importance of developing team awareness to support one another.

Shifting the focus from individuals overcoming imposter syndrome to the collective mindset of teams creating an inclusive and supportive environment, BobbyD shares practical strategies for embracing individual strengths, fostering team collaboration, and building bridges through empathy and inclusivity.

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