An old boss of mine who was a high-ranking technology executive once said, “When I look around at all the brilliant people I work with, I have no idea how I managed to get this far.” He was one of the funniest, honest, and hard-working people I knew. Perhaps more than anyone else I encountered, he also possessed all the skills described in this book. I don’t believe there is much mystery behind the level of success he was able to achieve.
To summarize the lessons conveyed in this book, I encourage all technologists who aspire to move into leadership roles to focus on the following attributes:
1. Build long-term technical proficiency—commit to life-long learning.
2. Develop strong communication skills—always convey a clear vision.
3. ...
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