Real seniority is now measured by systems thinking and the ability to foresee the downstream effects of technical choices. 2. Emotional Intelligence as a Hard Skill
, an engineering leader and Adobe alumnus, recently sparked a conversation about the "Seniority Paradox" and the evolving role of wisdom in the age of AI. His latest insights—often shared through his LinkedIn Field Notes —emphasize that while AI is increasingly "smart," it lacks the "wisdom" necessary to navigate complex human and strategic systems. Aleodor - It's Time
A common leadership pitfall is "grabbing the monkey"—taking on a subordinate’s problem rather than coaching them through it. Real seniority is now measured by systems thinking