My Journey -- Chapter 1. Establish a solid base of technical skills and never stop learning -- Chapter 2. Build competence in all facets of communications -- Chapter 3. Be outgoing whenever the situation calls for it -- Chapter 4. If you say you will do something, do it -- Chapter 5. Be a great team player -- Chapter 6. Listen with the intent to understand -- Chapter 7. Build a reputation for truth and integrity -- Chapter 8. Every now and then, take a chance on something new -- Chapter 9. Be tough when necessary, but maintain your composure -- Chapter 10. Be kind and go out of your way to help others succeed -- Summary
Summary
This book is a must-read for STEM graduates who aspire to be the technical leaders and executives of our next generation. It is also for mid-level technical managers who seek to move up the corporate ladder but are not sure how to differentiate themselves from their peers. Pete Devenyi highlights ten capabilities that technology leaders must develop and nurture in order to achieve their full potential. He shares learnings and techniques through a collection of compelling, real-world stories from his own 37-year technology journey. He discusses the importance of a never-ending commitment to technical education but recognizes that it can only propel a leader so far. It is critical to develop many additional skills as well, such as the ability to maintain composure in high-pressure situations. Technologists who commit to acquiring all the capabilities outlined in the book are far more likely to rise to senior executive levels in major corporations
