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Amazon.com: The Servant: A Simple Story About the True Essence of Leadership
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Amazon.com: The Manager's Path: A Guide for Tech Leaders Navigating Growth and Change (9781491973899): Camille Fournier: Books
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Resilient Management | A book for new managers in tech
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resilient-management.com
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From navigating career conversations to keeping your team motivated, this collection of leadership skills advice will help you become a better manager.
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When you're starting from scratch, and just need something you can adapt for your situation.
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