What Leadership Really Feels Like (No One Tells You This) - David Bates

In this episode of Engineering Pack Pod, executive advisor and author David Bates shares what leadership really feels like behind the scenes; the pressure, loneliness, burnout, and responsibility that come with leading people and organizations. Drawing from over 30 years of executive experience, David explores curiosity, trust, perfectionism, and the importance of building leadership that lasts without losing yourself in the process.

Added 7 Aug 2026