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Since its original publication, The First-Time Manager has helped many thousands of rookie managers handle their new responsibilities...and now it can help you! Clear and concise, this audiobook covers all the fundamentals you need for success, with indispensable advice on topics including hiring and firing, leadership, motivation, and managing time and stress. In addition, the completely updated fifth edition shows you how to build trust and confidence, be an active listener, manage a diverse group of individuals, conduct performance appraisals, and address many other challenges that come with the manager's job. Written and read in an inviting and accessible style, this classic skill-building audiobook is an essential tool for becoming an effective, confident new manager.
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"I listened to the audio book I wish I had read this book before I managed people years ago. I wish all managers were required to read this book. I think it is well written and has lots of relevant, common sense, advice for the new manager."
— Chris (5 out of 5 stars)
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“Refreshingly straightforward…Belker has distilled his thirty years of executive experience into a simple-to-read book full of wisdom—worthwhile not just for the first-time manager, but for any manager at any time.”
— Miami Herald -
“For years, thousands of managers have learned their craft with this bestselling primer on mastering supervisory skills…crammed with expert information on all basics of the job.”
— Dayton Daily News -
“Has long offered clear advice on leadership, motivation, discipline, and other tricks of the trade that are required of anyone in a supervisory position.”
— Amazon.com, editorial review -
“New managers who aren’t sure which way is up won’t find a better offering than this acclaimed summary of managerial experience with a side of wisdom.”
— Joyce Lain Kennedy, nationally syndicated columnist
The First Time Manager Listener Reviews
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Kyle Heffernan, 2/9/2015
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" Packed with information, definitely recommended for all managers of people (first-time or not). "
— Bryan, 11/12/2013 -
" A should-read book new managers, executives, and entrepreneurs. "
— Lori, 8/30/2013 -
" The First-Time Manager is a great book for basic management and business professionalism tips. Most leadership or management books are filled with generalities and fluff. This book has many clear cut examples of how to handle situations in the office. The book ends with a great section on class. "
— Bryan, 8/11/2013 -
" Gift from Kerr "
— Priscilla, 6/5/2013 -
" Read when I first started as a manager, and I must admit I reference if I have a tough situation at work. "
— Shannon, 5/11/2013 -
" because, well, that's me! "
— Chandra, 5/6/2013 -
" So far so good. There are many management books out there, but this one is laid out well and gives pertinent reminders and up-to-date suggestions on how to manage yourself in work and in life in general. "
— Kathleen, 1/22/2013 -
" I'll be comparing this one to the book I recently finished on Becoming a Successful Manager. "
— Liam, 11/10/2012 -
" I found this book to be a great frame of reference when I got my first management position. It's easy to read, and very easy to follow. "
— Leah, 5/21/2012 -
" great manager book. Covers all the basics with none of that Ken Blanchard guru crap. "
— Barry, 5/19/2012 -
" a gift from Rita Cohen, when i became a manager in EAP/HR "
— pjr8888, 4/13/2012 -
" Good general tips and ideals... focus on the people, maintaining calm, and being the servant the position calls for... Good information on the types of managers, employees, ecology of decisions, legalities, HR resources, et cetera. "
— Richard, 1/27/2012 -
" This is my first "being a manager" book. It is really interesting to see how the authors managed to extract the important dynamics of a manager's life. As far as i see, this is a nice introduction and overview on the topic. "
— Levent, 12/13/2011 -
" This was terrible. I read it to see if it was good as a reference for new managers, and I found it didn't get at the core of good management in any aspect. Very superficial. "
— Shannon, 7/21/2011 -
" a gift from Rita Cohen, when i became a manager in EAP/HR "
— pjr8888, 3/14/2011 -
" Good general tips and ideals... focus on the people, maintaining calm, and being the servant the position calls for... Good information on the types of managers, employees, ecology of decisions, legalities, HR resources, et cetera. "
— Richard, 12/23/2010 -
" I found this book to be a great frame of reference when I got my first management position. It's easy to read, and very easy to follow. "
— Leah, 12/12/2010 -
" I'll be comparing this one to the book I recently finished on Becoming a Successful Manager. "
— Liam, 9/2/2009 -
" The First-Time Manager is a great book for basic management and business professionalism tips. Most leadership or management books are filled with generalities and fluff. This book has many clear cut examples of how to handle situations in the office. The book ends with a great section on class. "
— Bryan, 8/18/2009 -
" This is my first "being a manager" book. It is really interesting to see how the authors managed to extract the important dynamics of a manager's life. As far as i see, this is a nice introduction and overview on the topic. "
— Levent, 7/27/2009 -
" Its too much to write what i learned from this book :)<br/>you have to attend my trainings to know what i learned and applied from this book :D "
— Mohamed, 7/10/2009 -
" Read when I first started as a manager, and I must admit I reference if I have a tough situation at work. "
— Shannon, 9/26/2008 -
" So far so good. There are many management books out there, but this one is laid out well and gives pertinent reminders and up-to-date suggestions on how to manage yourself in work and in life in general. "
— Kathleen, 11/27/2007
About the Authors
Loren B. Belker was an executive in a major midwestern insurance company for nearly thirty years. He is the author of older editions of The First-Time Manager.
Gary S. Topchik is the managing partner of SilverStar Enterprises, Inc., a consulting firm specializing in management development, whose clients include AT&T, Honeywell, Disney, Sony Studios, and Oracle. He is a lecturer in the business and management department at UCLA.
About Lloyd James
Lloyd James (a.k.a. Sean Pratt) has been a working professional actor in theater, film, television, and voice-overs for more than thirty years. He has narrated over one thousand audiobooks and won numerous Earphones Awards and nominations for the Audie Award and the Voice Arts Award. He holds a BFA degree in acting from Santa Fe University, New Mexico.