11: The Parable of the Firefighter CTO
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In this episode, Adam discusses how CTOs can transition from firefighting to strategic leadership by following a structured, disciplined approach.
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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.
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