/engineering-leadership-resources

This repository is a compilation of notes and book outlines related to engineering leadership.

Engineering Leadership Resources

This repository is a compilation of notes and book outlines related to engineering leadership.

Books

  • The Art of Being Indispensable at Work by Bruce Tulgan offers insights and strategies for becoming an indispensable employee in the modern workplace.
  • Building an A-Team by Whitney Johnson revolves around dynamic team management and employee development.
  • The Manager's Path by Chamille Fournier is a guide for tech leaders, covering everything from mentoring to executive management roles.
  • The Making of a Manager by Julie Zhuo is a must-read book for aspiring and current managers, offering a concise and insightful roadmap to navigate the challenges and responsibilities of leadership.
  • Start with Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action by Simon Sinek explores the concept that successful leaders and organizations are those who can identify and communicate their core purpose, or 'Why', to inspire and motivate others.
  • How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie is a timeless self-help classic that imparts practical principles for building positive relationships and effective communication. Focused on empathy, respect, and understanding, the book provides actionable advice on winning people over and achieving success in both personal and professional spheres.
  • Engineering Management for the Rest of Us by Sarah Drasner is a guidebook that offers practical advice and insights for new and aspiring engineering managers, focusing on effective leadership, team building, and navigating the unique challenges of managing technical teams in the tech industry.
Disclaimers
  • Please be aware that some of the content in this repository you are reading has been rewritten by an advanced language learning model (LLM). While the original notes have been used as a foundation, the text has been reformulated to provide a synthesized and coherent summary. As a result, the wording and structure may differ from the original source, and it should be considered as an interpretation rather than a verbatim copy.