In Leadership for Engineers: The Magic of Mindset, the authors share stories of emerging leaders and their experiences, as well as some critical information and tools that help you, as a student or technical professional, reflect on your experience and decide what comes next. Every student has untapped leadership abilities. This book helps them find and develop their inner leader, become the person he or she wants to be, and pursue their passions in ways that are productive and rewarding for themselves and others. This book identifies some common myths about leadership in technical fields, and then helps students identify their own leadership skills in the face of false assumptions. The authors show students how to make a real difference and explain why the world needs every student’s best professional self. Each of the four parts of Leadership for Engineers includes four chapters comprised of testimonies from emerging leaders, as well as reflective questions at the end of each chapter. Reading through the scenarios and working through the questions will prepare you to lead in your career and your life.
Preface
Part I : Exploding the Myths
Chapter 1 : Myths about Ourselves as Leaders
Chapter 2 : Myths about Leadership
Chapter 3 : Organizational Influences
Chapter 4 : Societal and Family Beliefs
Part II : Finding Your Inner Leader
Chapter 5 : The Truth about You
Chapter 6 : Assessing Your Leadership Potential
Chapter 7 : Creating a Vision for What You Want
Chapter 8 : Growing Your Leader Self, Seeking Support
Part III : Making a Difference
Chapter 9 : Be the Change You Want to See
Chapter 10 : Action Learning
Chapter 11 : Drawing Your Road Map
Chapter 12 : Relationships Are Key
Part IV : Why the World Needs You
Chapter 13 : The Call to Leadership
Chapter 14 : Broadened Perspectives
Chapter 15 : Collaboration Across Borders
Chapter 16 : Sustainable LeadershipConclusions
Appendix
Bibliography
