Leader vs. Manager: Why we prefer coaching over commanding
"Do as I say, not as I do" - said every micromanager ever, right before their best developer rage-quit to freelance in Bali.
The real problem?Too many companies confuse leadership with control. They think barking orders equals efficiency. Newsflash: nobody joins a tech startup to be bossed around by someone who peaked in middle management.
Now, let’s agitate that wound a bit:
- You’re applying to the position of “Junior Developer,” but the job turns out to be 80% ego management.
- You want career development, but all you get is career stagnation and “Let’s circle back next quarter.”
- Your manager treats standups like TED Talks. (Spoiler: No one asked.)
High turnover? That’s not just recruitment chaos - it’s a sign that the leadership style is scaring talent away faster than a serverless crash on demo day.
Here’s what we do instead - coaching. Yes, like a real coach.Because people don’t want a manager. They want:
- A mentor who gets their brain.
- A leader who actually gives feedback that doesn’t sound like ChatGPT on default.
- Career paths that feel more like leveling up, not moving sideways forever.
Our coaching model? Think of it as Career XP Mode:
- Onboarding that doesn’t suck. You meet humans, not HR scripts.
- 1:1s where you actually talk about your goals, not just Jira tickets.
- Clear growth paths. No, we won’t keep you “junior” for 5 years because of “budget.”
- A feedback loop that doesn’t feel like judgment day.
Result?
- People stay.
- They grow.
- They refer their friends.
- We don’t cry over Glassdoor reviews.
If you're serious about landing a job that feels like a launchpad - not a trapdoor - we’re serious about giving you the leadership you actually deserve.
Your career path deserves better than micromanagement.Apply to the position that doesn’t insult your ambition. Build a career, not a complaint thread.
