Today we’re talking to Paul Johnson, co-founder of Leadership.Dev. We discuss why it’s crucial for CTOs to have high levels of self-awareness; why emotional intelligence is a necessity for technology leaders; and how to dismantle the social landmine of performance feedback.

All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast! 

For more about Leadership.dev, check out their website: https://leadership.dev

Produced by ProSeries Media.

About Paul Johnson:

I coach and consult with CTO’s and senior tech team leaders of growing tech companies build a team of independent, skilled and empowered managers so that their staff can thrive and they don’t need to worry about how their team will scale.

I’m passionate about setting up engineering teams for success. I combine my 20+ years of technology expertise with a management approach that combines quantitative, systematic techniques with a deep understanding of culture and the human element to achieve extraordinary outcomes. I have experience in both leading through technical challenges and navigating organizational change.

About Leadership.dev:

1️⃣ WHAT WE DO
We help tech organizations develop their leadership talent.

2️⃣ HOW WE DO IT

Through a signature system that combines building skills, trust, and coaching, we train managers and leaders of leading technology organizations.

3️⃣ WHO I WORK WITH
Senior leadership of mid to large-sized tech companies. CTO’s, VP’s, directors.

4️⃣ WHAT MAKES US DIFFERENT

👍 We only work with tech companies. We understand the unique challenges.
👍 We have a proven process. We’ve used our methods ourselves.
👍 We combine team building, skill building, and coaching in a way that is time and cost-effective.

5️⃣ HOW IT WORKS

STEP 1: Go to leadership.dev, watch our video, and learn about our signature process
STEP 2: Book a discovery call to see if we’re a match
STEP 3: Get excited because investing in leadership will bring your team to the next level