Why Listen: You work in engineering or technical teams where smart people still struggle to move things forward.
Episode Description:
Managing complex work isn’t about having the smartest people in the room—it’s about making sure they’re actually solving the same problem. Marc LeBlanc, Sr Mrg of Engineering at General Dynamics, brings a systems-level perspective shaped by years moving across engineering, software, and business leadership, now overseeing multiple specialized teams. His experience reveals a consistent pattern: when experts gather without someone bridging perspectives, progress stalls—even when everyone is highly capable.
Key Highlights:
- Cross-functional breakdowns: Why teams of experts often “talk past each other” without a unifying perspective
- Generalists as orchestrators: The role of bridging disciplines, translating context, and aligning moving parts
- Problem types: The difference between narrow technical issues and system-level challenges—and why it matters
- Leadership shift: Moving from “having answers” to trusting others and coordinating expertise
- Making thinking visible: Why generalists need to slow down and show their steps to bring others along
About Marc:
Marc Leblanc is a mechanical engineer who pivoted into software—starting with low level driver development—before stepping back up into full scale design, requirements engineering, and systems of systems architecture. With 27 Years of experience, and leveraging that technical depth, he transitioned into the business side of engineering, managing costs, software portfolios, capital planning. He also leads 6 different specialty teams that support the entire engineering organization.
Find Carolyn Here:
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marc-j-leblanc/
- Website: https://gdmissionsystems.ca/