ORIGINAL The Only Trait of a Leader, the book

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These are the notes from the field that you need to be successful—and make a difference—in your career as a scientist, engineer, or technologist. Buy it in print or PDF today and save up to 20% off the cover price! (185 pages).

Introduction	The Principles	Managing People
Written Communication	Oral Communication	Managing Your Brand

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Is this the book for me?

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:

• Why you should care about leadership, even if you want to spend your entire career “in the trenches?”
• How to create an environment that teams actually want to succeed in?
• That your written products 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?

Almost none of what you’ve done up to now will prepare you for lasting success in the real world. And the bad news is, no one is going to offer to help.

In school or already at work, this book can help

But you can help yourself, and reading this book is a great way to get started. 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 it?

The Only Trait of a Leader is for technologists: those students and professionals in technology, the sciences, and engineering who are working to create the products and technologies that will shape a new future for all of us. People in information technology, computer science, chemistry, physics, biology, applied mathematics, and the engineerings in particular will find in this book the tools they need to get off to a great start.

What’s inside?

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• See the principles of technology leadership, and learn how to make them work for you
• Find a straightforward, real-life discussion about what a leader is, what it means to lead, and why you have an obligation to start leading now
• Learn why you cannot manage your way to success in technology—and what to do about it
• Learn the difference between leading and managing, and learn how to lead so that you see the magic that comes from getting 110% out of your team
• Discover what they don’t teach you after the interview: the fundamental skills you need to succeed on any career path, from “techie” to CEO
• Learn specific tips, techniques, and approaches to mastering the three critical skills you need to be successful and get your ideas heard: speaking, writing, and career management

Buy your copy today.

Not sure you want to buy 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.

I’m convinced that this is a great tool that can help get your career off to a great start, or I wouldn’t have written it. But if you don’t agree after you’ve read the book, just let me know and I’ll give you your money back. Learn more…