Good Boss, Bad Boss

From the New York Times bestselling author of The No Asshole Rule 'I am frequently asked, "Tom, my brother/sister/friend is taking on a new leadership role. What should they read?" I always respond the same way, by recommending one and only one book: Bob Sutton's Good Boss, Bad Boss' - Tom Peters, New York Times bestselling author of In Search of Excellence. Good Boss, Bad Boss was inspired by the thousands of emails, calls and conversations that Robert Sutton received after publishing his bestseller The No Asshole Rule - he found that most of the stories and cries for help he received revolved around one central figure in every workplace: THE BOSS. Sutton's subsequent research showed that the success of every boss depended heavily on how well (or badly) they managed those they worked with and in Good Boss, Bad Boss he demonstrates this by weaving together the best psychological and management secrets with true stories, to reveal the mindset and moves of the best bosses, and contrasts them with the behaviour of the worst. If you want to understand how the best bosses think and act so that you can get better at your job or find a better boss to work for, Good Boss, Bad Boss has all the answers.

I am frequently asked, 'Tom, my brother/sister/friend is taking on a new leadership role. What should he read?' I always respond the same way: by recommending one and only one book: Bob Sutton's Good Boss, Bad Boss

Vorwort
What great bosses do and how to become one.

Autorentext

Robert Sutton is a Professor of Management Science and Engineering at Stanford University. He is the author of the bestselling The No Asshole Rule.

Klappentext

If you want to be a Good Boss, what do you need to accomplish day after day?

If you have a Bad Boss, what can you do about it?

Just about everyone who works has a boss, is a boss or plays both roles. The problem is that too many bosses lack the grit, skill and self-awareness to enable their people to do great work. And too many bosses compound the problem by acting like jerks.

Weaving together real-life case studies and pertinent behavioural-science research, Good Boss, Bad Boss delivers a sometimes startling account of what the best bosses do day after day. These lessons are reinforced with checklists and quizzes to help managers gauge their strengths and weaknesses, and lead with competence and compassion. Sutton delivers a blueprint manifesto for anyone who has ever been elevated to a position of authority - and for those who suffer because their bosses just don't seem to get it.

'This book is the personal coach that every boss deserves: warm, smart, and freakishly good at translating scientific research into practical tips that will help keep you at the top of your game'Chip & Dan Heath, authors of Switch: How to Change Things When Change is Hard

Zusammenfassung
What great bosses do and how to become one.