Michael Winslow explains the factors he considered when choosing between being an individual contributor and a leader, including his personal strengths and interests, and organizational opportunities.

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The author shares their journey of being an individual contributor and a people leader, highlighting their passion for programming, transition into management, and decision to become an individual contributor again. They emphasize the importance of finding passion in technology and the distinction between management and leadership.

Making the Decision To Be an Individual Contributor or a People Leader

From then (1998) Till Now - Individual Contributor

Individual Contributor and People Leader (2008)

Director of Music Client Experiences (Now)