"The IT Factor is a brutally honest, insightful guide for anyone looking to thrive in the tech industry-whether youre just getting started or trying to level up without burning out. Written by a veteran IT leader with over 20 years in the trenches, this book cuts through the fluff and delivers practical advice on navigating a career in technology with clarity, confidence, and a bit of edge. Part career manual, part industry deconstruction, The IT Factor explores what really matters in tech: mindset, soft skills, adaptability, and the ability to think critically under pressure. It dismantles the myths of technical elitism, challenges toxic workplace norms, and offers actionable strategies for standing out in a field obsessed with buzzwords and burnout. You wont find coding tutorials or resume templates here. Instead, youll get a real-world playbook for surviving and thriving-how to deal with office politics, avoid burnout, negotiate better, handle imposter syndrome, and turn your knowledge into influence. Perfect for IT professionals, system admins, engineers, analysts, and anyone feeling stuck, overlooked, or underprepared in a fast-moving field, The IT Factor is your unfair advantage in an industry that rewards both technical know-how and unshakable presence"--.