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I can learn how to be a great engineering manager after maybe I get into college or something?
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Management (engineering or otherwise) is about people. The attitude you've presented in this thread -- or, more importantly, how others have perceived your attitude -- greatly project how effective you will be as a manager.</p>
<p>GlobalTraveller has provided information regarding the technical requirements of a management position, and I agree with him 100%. In those requirements was mentioned leadership; specifically, managers must be capable of leadership by example. If you have a bad attitude, or are laxidasical about how good you can/will be, those people you manage will lose faith in your ability to lead them, which will lead to no respect for your positional authority.</p>
<p>If you're only a HS sophomore, you've got plenty of time to work on these qualities; I only hope you choose to do so before you continue to higher education. Good luck.</p>