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Etienne, your article really hits home about the struggles CTOs face. It's a great reminder that just being technically correct isn't enough in the C-suite. The key is to turn technical details into strategies that make sense to everyone, especially non-tech executives. I appreciate your advice on focusing on executive presence and building stronger connections with the team. It's all about moving from just being right to being effective and understood. Thanks for sharing these insights!

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Seth Robertson's avatar

Great post! In particular:

• "Being correct isn't getting you anywhere, so what now?"

• "While 75% of employers listed communication as a crucial skill for their CTO applicants, less than 25% of CTO resume's listed communication as a skill"

• "Their value to the C-Suite is directly related to their ability to bring their concerns to life in the minds of those around them"

• "You will care more deeply about your C-Suite's understanding and connection to your concerns"

• "Just adopt the 'get one thing done for my team today' mindset and you’ll see the magic start to happen"

It almost sounds like it requires a touch of sorcery.

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