[bradhe]

Honestly I think this is a pretty common problem. Management can be a very competitive branch of the tech organization. There’s only so many positions and everyone (mostly) is motivated and wants to be next in line.

If you’re comfortable and don’t want to make a move, don’t worry about it. But since you’re asking, I’m assuming you have some ambition. You’ve got the play the game. Show your value to the organization. Act like the individual the role asks for. Advocate for yourself and your team. It’s hard at first, but gets easier.