One of the toughest lessons to internalize as a leader—especially coming from a dev background—is that you're not supposed to have all the right answers. And honestly, if you do, your team's probably holding back.
Good leadership isn't about being the hero in every technical situation. It's about empowering the team to challenge, to push back, and to steer when they see a better route. If people aren't comfortable calling out your blind spots, you're flying solo without instruments.
At the end of the day, it's not about your ego or your reputation—it's about getting the project (or the plane) safely to the destination. Team wins, or nobody does. Build a culture where pushback isn't just allowed—it's expected.
Remember: You're not the autopilot. You might be captain, but everyone's eyes on the gauges matter.