The MOST Important Engineering Manager Skills?

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In this video, Sergio Cruz (SWE Director) talks about the most valuable skills engineering managers can have to lead their teams. From technical backgrounds to micromanagement, these skills are crucial to being an effective engineering manager.
Chapters -
00:00 - Introduction
01:12 - Most important skill for an engineering manager?
03:27 - Other important skills beyond tech
06:16 - Mentoring vs Micromanaging
09:14 - Making it safe for team members to fail.
12:32 - Promoting psychological safety
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