Be the boss people want to work for.
Being a manager is no easy task. You must set and meet team goals that match business objectives while also ensuring growth and development opportunities for your people. You have to be the voice of authority and a key decision-maker while simultaneously giving your employees autonomy and flexibility. How do you navigate these tensions?
People, Performance, and Succeeding as a Manager is filled with practical advice from HBR experts that can help you answer that and other questions, such as: Is being a manager right for me? What qualities should a boss have? How do I build trust with my team? What is the best way to deliver constructive feedback? How do I motivate my employees? Are there common mistakes I should be avoiding?
This book will help you figure out what kind of manager you want to be so that you can feel comfortable in your role, encourage the success of your people, and grow in your own career.
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Thom Rivera is a multiple Earphones Award–winning narrator. He is also a classically trained television, film, theater, and voice actor. He has toured nationally and performed at regional theatres and Shakespeare Festivals throughout the US. On television, he can be seen in Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, New Girl, The Mindy Project, and the CBS series Zoo.