Overview
Studies have repeatedly shown that the majority of employees are disengaged at work. But it doesn't have to be this way. Often, the difference between a group of indifferent employees and a fully engaged team comes down to one simple thing—a great boss.
In How to Be a Great Boss, Gino Wickman and Rene' Boer present a straightforward, practical approach to help bosses at all levels of an organization get the most from their people. They share time-tested tools that have worked for more than 30,000 bosses in every industry. You can learn to be a great boss—and dramatically improve both your organization's performance and your team's excitement about their work.
In this book you will discover:
- How to surround yourself with great people
- How to make more effective use of your time
- The difference between leadership and management and why they're equally important
- The five leadership practices and five management practices of all great bosses
- How to create accountability
- How to develop productive, relationships with each of your people
- How to deal with direct reports that don't meet your expectations
How to Be a Great Boss provides practical tools that you can apply immediately with your people, allowing you to focus on improving and growing your organization and truly enjoy what you do.
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