Tech Leadership Poll: Self-Starters vs. Direction-Followers As a tech leader in a resource-constrained environment (startup or small company), which type of team member do you find more valuable? 1. The Self-Starter Takes initiative to identify and solve problems without being asked May sometimes work on issues outside their immediate responsibilities Approaches obstacles with a "get it done" mindset Will fix broken systems (like flaky tests) rather than working around them 2. The Direction-Follower Efficiently executes on clearly defined tasks Stays focused on their assigned priorities May escalate problems rather than tackle them without approval Prefers process-based solutions to recurring issues 3. Additional Context (Optional): What percentage of your ideal team would be self-starters vs. direction-followers? How does your preference change based on seniority level? In what situations have you found each approach more valuable?