11: The Parable of the Firefighter CTO

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

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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:

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