Reaching the senior engineer level is about technical execution: writing clean code, designing solid components, and shipping features reliably. But stepping up to Staff+ levels requires a fundamental mindset shift—one where your value transitions from writing code to amplifying organizational impact. What habits should you double down on, and which ones are secretly holding you back?

In this talk, I break down the practical, counterintuitive "Do's and Don'ts" learned while navigating the path to high-level technical leadership. Moving beyond generic advice, this session covers real-world trade-offs across three core pillars: technical strategy, cross-functional communication, and organizational influence.

Whether you are aiming for your next promotion or simply want to multiply your impact without burning out, you’ll leave with an actionable mental framework for making high-leverage engineering decisions that scale both your systems and your career.