[Verse 1] When you reach the CTO chair, the learning's just begun Code reviews and architecture, keep your skills sharp and strong Don't let management take you far from what you love to do Prototype and build things, let your technical side shine through [Chorus] Stay technical, stay connected, keep on learning every day Read and listen, find your mentors, join the networks, lead the way One to two books every month, conferences to attend Continuous learning never stops, it's how great CTOs ascend [Verse 2] Find your tribe of fellow leaders, Rands and CTO Craft LeadDev communities waiting, share the wisdom, share a laugh Advisory boards will guide you when the path seems unclear Peer networks are your lifeline, keep those relationships near [Chorus] Stay technical, stay connected, keep on learning every day Read and listen, find your mentors, join the networks, lead the way One to two books every month, conferences to attend Continuous learning never stops, it's how great CTOs ascend [Bridge] Be a mentor, find a mentor, pay it forward, pay it back Executive coaching helps you fill the gaps within your stack Papers, newsletters, podcasts too, absorb it all with care Speaking at those conferences, your knowledge you will share [Verse 3] Benchmarking and recruiting while you're learning something new Every conference is a chance to grow your network and your crew From hands-on work to high-level plans, keep both sides in your brain Technical leadership means you never stop growing in your lane [Chorus] Stay technical, stay connected, keep on learning every day Read and listen, find your mentors, join the networks, lead the way One to two books every month, conferences to attend Continuous learning never stops, it's how great CTOs ascend [Outro] The complete CTO curriculum includes this simple truth Learning never ends my friend, from rookie days to proof Stay curious, stay humble, let your knowledge ever grow Continuous learning is the way all great technology leaders go
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