Empathy

By Ryan Corrigal, 29 July, 2025

In IT, we often celebrate the “big leaders” — CEOs, CTOs, and those whose titles command attention.

But real leadership? It’s just as often found in the small, quiet acts of humanity — from the senior developer who takes the time to mentor a junior, to the architect who listens deeply to a frustrated end user, to the project manager who creates a safe space for “stupid” questions that aren’t stupid at all.