90 Practical Tips for Tech Leaders

An experienced-led, real-world guidance for technology professionals who want to grow from technical experts to strategic business leaders.

Learn What It Really Takes to Lead as a Modern CTO

This isn’t another generic leadership book.
It’s a field guide written by technology leaders for technology leaders, covering the mindsets, skills, and lessons that define great technical leadership today.

Inside, you’ll find perspectives on how to lead teams, communicate with influence, and build resilience in the face of constant change.

Personal Growth

Discover how authentic leadership starts with knowing yourself, and how your values define your success.

Maintain Your Hard Skills

Stay credible in a fast-changing world. Find the right balance between hands-on knowledge and strategic vision.

Commercial & Operational

Learn to connect technology decisions with commercial goals and communicate value at the board level.

Management & Time

Master prioritization, delegation, and focus — essential habits for scaling your leadership impact.

Leadership

From influence to resilience, explore what separates managers from transformational leaders.

Startups and Fast Growth

Learn how to adapt your leadership approach to the high-speed, high-stakes environment of growth companies.

Build Your Soft Skills

Communication, empathy, and persuasion — the hidden skills that drive trust and alignment.

It’s Not All Coding

Shift from being the technical problem-solver to the strategic problem-framer, and lead with clarity.

Mindset & Wellness

Sustain your energy, manage pressure, and lead with balance, because leadership starts with self-awareness.

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    Director Cloud Accelerator Verification  Microsoft

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    Tech Leader, Berlin

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