- Good programmers tend to be good musicians
- They give straightforward answers, sometimes at the cost of hurting other people's feelings without intending to
- They grasp the general structure and the gist of complex issues
- They want to find a solution right away
- It's difficult to find out what they're feeling in a situation. It can be pretty difficult for their managers.
- They avoid conflicts and other emotionally loaded situations
- They don't want to be (perceived as) nosy
- They are afraid of being seen assholes or using their power. That's why they lean on having a laissez-faire attitude.
If I attended a conference on programmers' psychology, I'd expect to hear some stories. For example how a newly appointed manager overcame a difficult situation. Or how an introvert junior developer can share his or her ideas with the team.
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