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Fixing the Language Barrier Between Engineers and Executives with Karell Ste Marie of The Serious CT
Description
Matt is joined by Karell Ste-Marie, founder of The Serious CTO YouTube channel. Together, they tackle one of the biggest hidden challenges in software companies: the language and cultural barrier between engineers and executives.
Karell and Matt break down why innovation is so rare in large organizations, why engineers and business leaders often talk past each other, and how the CTO role often becomes the critical bridge between the two worlds.
Key Discussion Points
The cultural resistance to change inside enterprises
How introversion and communication style shape engineering culture
Why the best CTOs speak “both languages”
Lessons from mistakes made on the path to leadership
Resources & Links
– Karell’s channel where he shares insights on engineering leadership
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