Join The CTO Playbook Slack Community to learn more about the five-step playbook! In this episode, Adam dives into the challenges of transitioning from a technical leader to a strategic CTO, outlining a five-step playbook to help navigate this journey successfully. He also shares insights on overcoming common obstacles and embracing a leadership mindset. Timestamps: 8:45 Make fewer decisions by delegating responsibilities. 12:33 Adopt a learning mindset for your new role. 18:47 Learn the language of the business to succeed. 27:35 Empower your team by stepping back from technical details. Resources Mentioned: Crossing the Chasm by Geoffrey A. Moore | Book or Audiobook What Got You Here Won't Get You There by Marshall Goldsmith and Mark Reiter | Book or Audiobook Turn The Ship Around! by L. David Marquet | Book or Audiobook The Five Dysfunctions of a Team by Patrick M. Lencioni | Book or Audiobook The CTO Playbook episode on The 2 Most Critical Components of a CTO Career with Andy Skipper | Spotify or Apple Find more from Adam on LinkedIn and YouTube and check out Adam's CTO coaching company Synova Tech.