Books by Matt Stephenson
Whether you're looking for a point of view on commonly encountered leadership situations, or just a converstion starter or two, the "35 Thoughts" books will give you food for thought. The 100 Day Plan Toolkit is ideal for any leader (especially in tech) who needs a framework for hitting the ground running.
35 Thoughts for New and Aspiring Leaders
November 2022
35 More Thoughts for New and Aspiring Leaders
September 2025
100 Day Plan Toolkit for Technology Leaders to Hit the Ground Running
May 2023
Whether you’re a new leader or you aspire to a role in leadership, each of the 35 short conversation starters in this book describes Matt's point of view and experience on subjects such as the importance of truthfulness, managing poor performance and top talent, tips for establishing credibility with your teams, and a collection of other observations made over the course of a 30 year career working with, and leading, amazing teams.
Building on the success of "35 Thoughts for New and Aspiring Leaders", this follow up has 35 more bite-sized conversation starters to help you shape your leadership thinking, provoke a debate, or challenge your own points of view.
Whether you’re moving to a new company in a permanent leadership role, taking on a new assignment as an interim, or you’ve been promoted to a new leadership position within your existing business, you’re going to want to make a positive impact in that new role right from the outset.
This toolkit gives practical advice on creating a good first impression and having a successful first 100 Days in a new leadership role within technology.