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The Only Trait of a Leader A field guide to success for new engineers, scientists, and technologists by John E. West |
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It’s now free! Read it online. |
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“Like water for the thirsty!” Donna, IT services professional |
“I am incredibly impressed…and I’m a tough sell.” Pete, computer hardware manufacturer |
“You helped me a lot in finding what’s wrong, what can be done better” Sigismondo, software engineer |
About the Book
Whether you are a scientist, an engineer, or a technologist you were probably attracted to your field because it gives you the opportunity to tackle and solve problems. But where will you learn how to be successful doing the things you love?
For example, do you know:
- That developing your leadership skills, even if you want to spend your entire career “in the trenches” can make you more money?
- How to create an environment in which your teams can create and thrive?
- That the things you write (even emails) are one of the key deliverables of your career, no matter what technical field you’re in?
- How to get your ideas heard by telling a story?
This book will teach you all of this, and more, with a specific plan to help you build the career you want to have.
Inside you’ll find a way of thinking about the future that starts with you and your career, right now, whether you’re still in school, just beginning your professional life, or are just ready to start making a difference with the career you already have.
Who should read the book?
This book is for any scientist, engineer, or technologist that wants to learn enough about leadership and career skills to start having the career they want to have, not just the career someone else has in mind for you. And for anyone who wants to hear practical advice from someone who’s actually working (and leading) in a technical field.
- For students wanting to get ready for life in the real world
- For new employees trying to chart their course
- For new managers trying to get a handle on getting things done
- For seasoned professionals tired of spinning their wheels
- For technical professionals in small businesses, huge corporations, and the public sector
Chapter Samples
 Introduction |
 The Principles |
Managing People |
| Written Communication |
Oral Communication |
Managing Your Brand |
Not sure you want to invest the time yet?
If you’re not sure yet that this book is for you, then why not check out the chapter samples, read more about me, or peruse the table of contents. But do you really need to think this hard? After all, the book is available online now for free.
About the Author
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John has been working on his career in tech since 1992. He’s worked briefly in telecom and technology integration, but he’s spent most of that time in supercomputing. In 2006 he was named to the annual “People to Watch” list by HPCwire, the leading news publication of the supercomputing industry. John has written about leadership and technology for InfoWorld, Computerworld, and other publications. Right now he is the director of a top 20 supercomputing center for the federal government. |
