Hey, Thanks! I'm really glad the 'game' mechanic landed well. I wanted to avoid the 'video lecture' fatigue.

On the niche size: You make a great point. I targeted 'Transitioning' specifically because that’s usually the moment of maximum pain (and imposter syndrome).

Established managers often feel they've 'figured it out' (even if they haven't!). The transition window is where people are actively looking for a lifeline.

But you're right—at the Staff/Principal IC level, a lot of this just becomes 'Managing Up.' Dealing with a Backchannel VP is a survival skill whether you manage people or just manage architecture!