Lenny’s Podcast121 min
The grief, loneliness, and burnout sweeping through the tech industry right now
Molly Graham · Sep 27, 2026
Key learnings
- Change is scary and hard, but leaning into it and letting go of old responsibilities is still the best way to grow, even as the…
- Name the emotions change brings, including grief for lost craft; leaders who normalize these feelings help people feel less alone…
- Treat AI like a lazy junior intern: give it context, review its output, and never ship its work unchecked, since accountability…