Why CTOs Burn Out: The Technical Leadership Crisis

Andrew Hinkelman, a former CTO at a Morgan Stanley-acquired fintech company, reveals why so many technical leaders struggle with people management—and what actually works. After 25+ years in tech at companies like LinkedIn, Stripe, and Sony, Andrew discovered the human-centered leadership framework that prevents burnout.

In this in-depth conversation, we dissect the root causes of the technical leadership crisis. Andrew shares his personal journey from burnout to building Priority-1 Group, a coaching business that helps engineers become effective, empathetic leaders. If you're a CTO, engineering manager, or aspiring technical leader, this is the guide you need to stop managing and start leading.

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