As a former manager, I can say that failing feels more personal and painful because it can directly impact team members - like not delivering a promised promotion. Unlike a bug that affects "a system", here you're affecting a close person's career and dreams. But these challenges are balanced by the incredible reward of enabling others' growth and seeing their success.
As a former manager, I can say that failing feels more personal and painful because it can directly impact team members - like not delivering a promised promotion. Unlike a bug that affects "a system", here you're affecting a close person's career and dreams. But these challenges are balanced by the incredible reward of enabling others' growth and seeing their success.