Being the Boss by Linda A Hill
You never dreamed being the boss would be so hard. Many managers never complete the journey. This book explains how to avoid that fate by mastering three imperatives: manage yourself; manage a network; and manage a team. It is suitable for not only first-time managers but all managers seeking to master the most daunting challenges of leadership.
Named one of Five Best Business Books to Read for Your Career in 2011 by the Wall Street Journal"modern classic" - Financial Times "This book can well serve both beginning and experienced managers as a guide for their own continued development. It is engaging to read, asks the right questions, and incorporates a compendium of the best research on leadership." -- Graziadio Business Report "a well-written, comprehensive guide to finding ways to succeed on this often-perilous journey." -- Korn/Ferry Briefings Listed under "Summer reading suggestions for federal leaders" - Washington Post "Being the Boss gives a cleared-eye assessment of the paradoxes and complexities of being the boss and offers practical advice on the questions and techniques that can help managers become more effective. "Being the Boss" is an insightful and readily accessible book" -- Forbes.com "...engaging with a precise presentation of concepts and plenty of real-world examples." - CEO Update "It's a well-presented title that should prove especially useful for those assuming management positions for the first time." -- THE IRISH TIMES
Linda A. Hill is the Wallace Brett Donham Professor of Business Administration at the Harvard Business School, the faculty chair of the Leadership Initiative, and author of Becoming a Manager. Kent Lineback, now a coach, writer, and collaborator, spent nearly thirty years as a manager and executive in business and government. He is the coauthor (with Randy Komisar) of the bestseller The Monk and the Riddle.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781422163894 |
| ISBN 10 | 142216389X |
| Title | Being the Boss |
| Author | Linda A Hill |
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| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Harvard Business Review Press |
| Year published | 2011-01-11 |
| Number of pages | 304 |
| Prizes | Commended for Axiom Business Book Awards (Leadership) 2011, Commended for Axiom Business Book Awards (Leadership) 2012 |
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