Why do we promote our best engineers into leadership roles they are unprepared for, only to see them burn out? The skills that make a great individual contributor are often the opposite of what’s needed to be a great leader. This is the technical leadership crisis, and it’s costing companies their best talent.

In this episode, Cody sits down with Andrew Hinkelman, a former CTO with over 25 years of experience in the tech industry at companies like LinkedIn, Stripe, and Sony. After experiencing severe burnout in his own career, Andrew founded Priority-1 Group to coach technical leaders on how to avoid the same fate.

Together, they dissect the root causes of this widespread problem and provide a new framework for success.

In this episode, you will learn:

•Why the transition from engineer to manager is so challenging.

•The three definitive signs of burnout you can’t afford to ignore.

•What "human-centered leadership" is and why it’s the counterbalance to a tech-obsessed industry.

•Actionable tools you can use this week to become a more effective leader.

This is a raw and honest conversation for every CTO, engineering manager, and aspiring tech leader who has ever felt like they are great at the tech but struggling with the people.

Guest Information:

•Andrew Hinkelman: Founder of Priority-1 Group, Executive Coach, former CTO

•Website: https://www.pri-1.com/

•LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewhinkelman

Watch the full video experience on YouTube: https://youtu.be/7sIJGF6Hz08

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