Learn Everything You Can From Every
Type of Boss
Managers come in all varieties, and unfortunately
you don't get to choose your preference. Too often, we find ourselves working for people
who are tough to work for, difficult to "decode," or brilliant but inaccessible.
Managing Your Manager is the answer to dealing with
a problematic supervisor.
Placing manager "types" into real-world
categories—from the Bully, Scientist, and Star to the Geek, Parent, and Con Artist—it
provides everything you need to make your work life more satisfying and productive.
Managing Your Manager gives you the tools to:
- Categorize your boss based on telling traits
- Create a solid working relationship
- Avoid common pitfalls associated with certain
types
- Become a strong leader based on lessons
learned from various bosses
Managers of all types can provide invaluable
learning experiences that can enhance your career. Managing Your Manager empowers you with
the knowledge, skills, and savvy for dealing with any type of boss and excelling in your
job.
Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION;
Chapter 1. The MicroManager;
Chapter 2. The Risk Averse;
Chapter 3. The Kaleidoscope;
Chapter 4. The Firecracker;
Chapter 5. The Dreamer;
Chapter 6. The Egotist;
Chapter 7. The 7th Leader
256 pages, Paperback