Work Happy
What Great Bosses Know
Number of pages: 368
Publisher: Center Street
BBB Library: Leadership, Personal Success
ISBN: 978-1455507436
Editorial Review
Even if you’re smart, dedicated, and have a stellar work ethic, you have gaps in your supervisory skills. You make mistakes that could hurt employees, your company, and your own career. You may get some limited training, depending on your organization. You might find mentors to guide you. You might invest in some books. But which books? The store shelves are full of them and you have precious little free time. This summary will help you find ways to assess your performance and potential as a leader, and, most of all, provide concrete tools to help you improve – all toward your goal of being a great boss.
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