1. "the things I do are basically the job of a CTO" If your job title isn't CTO, leave this behind. Unless the elevator is stuck between floors and we are wait

1. "the things I do are basically the job of a CTO" If your job title isn't CTO, leave this behind. Unless the elevator is stuck between floors and we are waiting on an emergency crew to rope down sandwiches through the escape hatch, it's not going to work in an elevator. Too many syllables versus "I am a CT0." 2. Tell people who you are. You are more than what you do. If you are a leader, say "I am a leader." Lean in. Tell people what you can stand behind. Good luck.