Wait, Im the Boss?!?, Peter Economy
Wait, Im the Boss?!?, Peter Economy
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Wait, I'm the Boss?!?
The Essential Guide for New Managers to Succeed from Day One

Author: Peter Economy

Narrator: Tom Parks

Unabridged: 6 hr 7 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 03/01/2020

Synopsis

Your management mentor in book! This is the go-to guide on making good decisions, helping teams work together, dealing with people problems, and achieving goals when you're newly in charge or looking to brush up on your leadership skills.Wait, I'm the Boss?!? is chock-full of useful information, tips, and checklists that can be used by anyone who aspires to become a skilled manager. While it’s written with the new manager in mind, it can also serve as a useful refresher for any manager, no matter how experienced he or she may be. With this book in their hands, new managers will always know where they are going―no matter where they are. This much-needed, helpful guide explores the fundamental skills that every new manager needs to understand, practice, and master. These fundamental skills include:Building teams and teamworkCreating a fun and effective organizational cultureRewarding and motivating employeesLeading organizational changeLearning how to hire great employeesCoaching and mentoringDelegationCommunicating effectivelyDealing with layoffs and terminationsWhether you’re in your first management position, are an experienced leader, or are hoping for a promotion, Wait, I'm the Boss?!? will be the mentor you need.

About Peter Economy

Peter Economy is the bestselling author of Managing for Dummies (more than 600,000 copies sold globally) and a top columnist (The Leadership Guy) at INC.COM who averages more than 500,000 page views a month for his more than 1,200 columns published to date. He routinely works with C-level executives, executive coaches, and business consultants worldwide. Visit him online at petereconomy.com.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Stacey on August 29, 2024

I really enjoyed this book a lot. Borrowed it from the library. Now I want to own a copy. Very enlightening and informative. Think this is one I’ll want to reread at least once every year to help the lessons sink in deeper.......more

Goodreads review by Micah on May 24, 2020

If you’re a new — or even an experienced manager — Peter Economy’s latest book tells you exactly what you need to know to take your management and leadership skills from good to great. Whether it’s setting goals, building high-performing teams, delegating, being a better coach, motivating today’s em......more

Goodreads review by Carly Really Very Normal on November 15, 2021

While this book has lots of good advice for management, most of its points are pretty surface value. Not all of it applied to me as a library branch manager, but you can't expect it to. While seeming pretty progressive in a lot of ways (regarding inclusion and diversity, recognizing praise and uplif......more

Goodreads review by Valerie on December 08, 2024

For the record, this cover art is egregious. Alas... Light, easy, digestible read. I've led teams before, but this is my first time as a true people manager (in charge of growth, salaries, broad-scope planning, resourcing, careers, budgets, goals, etc.) I work in tech and lead our hybrid creative tea......more

Goodreads review by Christa on September 30, 2022

It has a lot of common sense suggestions that really help a new manager. The book is very accessible and easy to read, with practical ideas on being a better manager. I really liked finding a resource that brings so much relevant information in a single place. In terms of the content, I really apprec......more

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