# Tech Titans: How to Stop Fitting In and Start Leading with Tony Martignetti

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Podcast: [Modern CTO](https://stenobird.com/podcast/modern-cto-509977)
Published: 2026-04-23T11:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://chrt.fm/track/B4A277/traffic.megaphone.fm/LDB6551218667.mp3
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## Resource

He learned that he had to leave the room to truly make a difference. Today, we're talking to Tony Martignetti, Executive Coach and Author of Campfire Lessons for Leaders. We discuss why hiding your true self at work leads to burnout, how the three C's of curiosity, compassion, and connection can unlock self-awareness, and why leaving the room to change the room is the ultimate act of courageous leadership. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast! To learn more about Tony Martignetti, check out his website here.

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