Ironically, this book is not for everyone. That is an ironic statement to me because this book should be for everyone. The insights, anecdotes, and especially exercises at the end of each chapter are incredibly thought provoking and perfectly in alignment with the author's general thesis that there is no one way to lead. Based on my decades of experience working in technical fields, I'm pretty sure this thesis will be lost on the people who would benefit the most from it. So if you are one of those people who for some reason either want to become a technical leader or who have found themselves suddenly thrust into a leadership position and want to find a book with detailed "industry best practices" on how to be a leader ... don't bother with this book. A quick Google search will more than likely lead you to several dozen books on "practices of highly effective leaders" or "seven steps to leading people effectively."
For the rest of us, the author has laid out a good starting point to being the long process of learning how to be a leader in a technical field. The book is nothing more than a summary of 40 years of experience and learning boiled into a series of anecdotes, parables, and examples meant to highlight different methods of learning and leading. The reader is then challenged to do some exercises after each chapter.
DO NOT SKIP THE EXERCISES!!!!
I made the mistake of ignoring these small challenges and working items on my first read-through. I now know I missed a large part of this work's value by doing so. This is not the usual technical work where the exercises at the end are optional or feel tacked on because that's the format some publishing companies expect. These are working items culled from multiple seminars, classes, and workshops on leadership and consulting. You've just spent $10 on a long-term workshop and really ought to treat it as such.
So to sum up ... move on if you're looking for a quick fix formula to become a lead or manger. Purchase this book if you want to spend the time and effort it will take to become better at your work (and life) since we all need to lead sometimes.
Enjoy fast, free delivery, exclusive deals, and award-winning movies & TV shows with Prime
Try Prime
and start saving today with fast, free delivery
Loading your book clubs
There was a problem loading your book clubs. Please try again.
Not in a club? Learn more
Join or create book clubs
Choose books together
Track your books
Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club that’s right for you for free.
Download the free Kindle app and start reading Kindle books instantly on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required.
Read instantly on your browser with Kindle for Web.
Using your mobile phone camera - scan the code below and download the Kindle app.
Follow the authors
Something went wrong. Please try your request again later.
Frequently bought together
$29.95
Get it as soon as Thursday, Apr 11
In Stock
Total price:
To see our price, add these items to your cart.
Choose items to buy together.
Similar items that may ship from close to you
Page 1 of 1 Start overPage 1 of 1
Top reviews from other countries
Bhaskar Chowdhury
Fantastic book for technical people
Reviewed in India on April 24, 2018
Fahrradfahrer
At first glance a dated book, but still red hot
Reviewed in Germany on March 7, 2018
