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In this episode, Adam discusses how CTOs can transition from firefighting to strategic leadership by following a structured, disciplined approach.

Timestamps:

5:19 Create time blocks for strategic work to avoid constant firefighting.

9:51 Build trust by empowering your team through delegation.

16:07 Focus on documenting why and how, not just what, to improve processes.

23:38 Block off time for your top priority and protect it fiercely.

Resources Mentioned:

Michael Lopp | LinkedIn

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In this episode, Adam interviews Dipak Mistry, a senior architect with 25 years of experience. Dipak shares his structured approach to presentations, emphasizing the importance of storytelling, conflict and resolution, and a clear narrative to make technical information more relatable and engaging.

Dipak Mistry helps small, medium and corporates business's grow and become efficiently sustainable by aiming to deliver value and achieve each business's mission. Dipak delivers a Technology Presentation Training Program that helps IT Professionals elevate their careers and in turn give great presentations that is specialized for different audiences.

Timestamps:

5:27 Know your audience to tailor the presentation effectively.

13:04 Build presentations with consistency for easier decision-making.

19:51 Focus on the key objective of the presentation to avoid distractions.

27:39 Use a structured framework to create clear and impactful presentations.

33:12 Get pre-approval from stakeholders to streamline decision-making.

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Resources Mentioned:

The Golden Circle by Simon Sinek | Ted Talk

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In this episode, Adam interviews Carol Palombini, a psychologist and leadership coach specializing in psychological safety. Carol offers insights on how fostering psychological safety can drive team innovation and what leaders can do to create safe, effective work environments.

Carol Palombini is a seasoned Psychologist and Tech Leadership Coach. Her passion lies in being a catalyst for transformation among tech leaders who face challenges such as communication issues, imposter syndrome, burnout, and the intricate demands of tech leadership roles.

Timestamps:

3:30 Assessing for a team's psychological safety.

8:06 Foster healthy conflict for innovation and team growth.

15:30 Create a psychologically safe environment by managing emotions.

19:08 Conduct exit interviews to uncover reasons for talent loss.

29:02 Reward and recognize behaviours that foster psychological safety.

Build your dream team with personalized solutions that actually get results. Book a complimentary 30-minute call with Carol.

Also, be sure to follow Carol on LinkedIn.

Resources Mentioned:

re:Work With Google | Archived Website

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