The Art of Leadership - Attending to the Small Things is a book that discusses how the small daily actions of an engineering leader shape organizational culture and team trust. It emphasizes the importance of seemingly minor aspects, such as how to speak up in meetings, how to provide feedback, and the quality of 1-on-1s, illustrating that these small things can lead to significant differences over time. The book focuses on interpersonal skills and habits that are often overlooked as technically skilled engineers grow into leadership roles, serving as a prompt to reflect on daily actions.
The Art of Leadership - Attending to the Small Things
A review of The Art of Leadership. A book arguing that an engineering leader's small daily actions shape organizational culture and team trust. Shining a light on easily overlooked interpersonal skills and habits, such as how you speak in meetings, give feedback, and run 1:1s, it prompts you to revisit your everyday behavior.
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