Executive ForgeBooks I recommend.
These are the books I point senior tech leaders to. Each one helps with a moment I see often: a bigger role, a new job, a stalled network, or a habit that slips under pressure.
Books
Four books I recommend to the leaders I coach. Select a cover to see it on Amazon.
The Next Level
Scott EblinFor leaders stepping into a bigger role. It looks at what to keep doing and what to change as you move up. A good fit if you are going from director to VP, or VP to CTO.
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The First 90 Days
Michael D. WatkinsA guide to the first months in a new role. Use it when you take over a team, get promoted, or join a new company, and want to start strong.
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20 Minute Networking Meeting, Executive Edition
Marcia BallingerA simple way to run a short, useful networking conversation. Good for tech leaders who need allies outside their own team, and who want to build those relationships before they need them.
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Change Your Questions, Change Your Life
Marilee AdamsShows how the questions you ask yourself shape how you lead. It helps you move from judging to learning, which matters most when the pressure is on.
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