Great engineers don't necessarily make great leaders--at least, not without a lot of work. Finding your path to becoming a strong leader is often fraught with challenges. It's not easy to figure out how to be strategic, successful, and considerate while also being firm. Whether you're on the management or individual contributor track, you need to develop strong leadership skills. This practical book shows you how to become a well-rounded and resilient engineering leader. ? Understand what it means to be the driving force behind your career ? Learn how to self-manage and avoid the pitfalls that many newer managers face ? Establish evolving practices and structures to best scale your team ? Define the impact of your team and its core mission and values