I don’t agree with the assertion that leaders cannot become engineers. I have had leadership experience before even becoming a software engineer through my time

I don’t agree with the assertion that leaders cannot become engineers. I have had leadership experience before even becoming a software engineer through my time in the Marine Corps (infantry), and it has served me well in being able to demonstrate excellence in leadership, as well as in engineering. I have run into other Marines who have similarly succeeded in making the transition. On the flip side, some of the best managers I’ve had were former software engineers. I think overly broad assertions made like in the article do a disservice. I think one’s ability to be successful in either role comes down to one’s own characteristics more than anythig else.