Great Boss Great Management

Their Secrets and How It Affects a Business

By: S. M. H. Gibson

Narrated by: Treg Monty

Length: 3 hrs and 25 mins

Publisher's summary

Do you effortlessly gain the respect and trust of your team without having to ask for it?

Do you feel like an imposter in your first role as a manager?

Or are you looking for ways to level up your leadership skills?

Want to know the specific qualities that transform good bosses into great ones?

If you’re a manager who struggles with inspiring and motivating your team, you’re not alone.

A survey conducted by Harris Poll showed that 69 percent of managers are uncomfortable communicating with team members.

And with more companies switching to remote work environments, 65 percent of managers find it increasingly difficult to do their jobs effectively, according to research from 15Five.

That’s because managing people is often easier said than done.

Unlike other “hard skills” you can study in school, there’s no single formula for being an effective leader.

There’s no technical manual to tell you how to resolve workplace conflicts.

Or what you should say to an employee when they make a mistake.

Or how best to mediate the clashing personalities on your team.

And on top of all the interpersonal challenges of being a leader, you still need to make sure your team is achieving your business goals.

Whether you’re a first-time manager or an experienced leader, the day-to-day struggles of leading a team can be enough to scare you away from ever wanting to set foot in a leadership role again.

But there’s still hope.

Because with this simple leadership framework, you can adopt the same qualities and approaches that great leaders like Oprah and Winston Churchill used to bring about positive change.

Then, you can find your path toward inspiring the people around you.

In this book, you’ll discover:

• The nine leadership principles that will help transform you into a Great Boss
• How to set effective goals—make sure you include these five criteria
• Why leading from behind can sometimes be more effective than leading from the front
• How creating this type of workplace environment led to the invention of the Post-It Note
• What it means to be a “rebel leader” and how to figure out the right time to break the rules
• The four types of workplace conflicts and five techniques for developing resolutions
• How showing “weakness” as a leader can earn you more respect from your peers
• Why you don’t need charisma to be a great boss
• How to build your confidence as a leader, even if you’ve never managed a team before

And much more!

The truth is, being a great leader doesn’t mean you need to have a fancy job title.

You don’t have to be overly assertive, and you don’t need to rule with an “iron fist”.

Following the simple framework in this book, you can quickly go from putting out fires at work to building a collaborative and cooperative team.

A team that respects and follows you, not because you’re a manager, but because you are the boss.

But the choice is yours.

You can keep second-guessing every decision you make. Or you can bring out the strong leader within and inspire your team to success.

©2022 S. M. H. Gibson (P)2022 S. M. H. Gibson

Learn the fundamentals of being a great leader!

Great Boss Great Management does a wonderful job of covering how to be a great manager and leader in the workplace. These skills carry over into all aspects of life, but being able to effectively lead your team, motivate them, and empower them is a vital ability that, unfortunately, a lot of current managers lack. I have been in the military for 14 years now and we constantly hone our leadership skills and I have learned through the years what it takes to be effective. This book provides a great foundation to start with and begin honing your craft of being a great leader. Understanding and applying the concepts within this book will help you whether you are an absolute novice or experienced manager. Even the most seasoned manager can always do or be better.

Excellent management book with sound advice!

I've been an executive and entrepreneur for many years now and the one thing I keep learning is that you
never stop learning. This book is full of great ideas and practical advice for how to not only manage
people but to streamline my own work objectives. It is clear that the author has done their research and
has written a great book to help people in management.

Great Easy to Listen to Book for Leaders

This book interested me because as a Director of a company with 1000+ employees, I’m always looking to elevate my knowledge. It was great reminder that actions are more important than charisma, picked up new strategies to settle conflicts, and was motivated to continue to setting goals and measuring its success. Well written book, highly recommended!

Highly recommend!

I learned a lot of useful tips on leadership and management from this book. It applies not just for work but also for personal life on influencing and managing others and day to day activities.

Learned a lot about management

I enjoyed listening to this book to get a better handle on management skills. I took notes and learned in areas I didn't think possible.

Great book for business environments!

Love the chapter on not relying on only being charismatic but how important character is at being a great leader. I love how you designated different types of leaders! Great job!

How to be a better boss

In today's business world, it's more important than ever to be a great boss. In this book, you'll discover the secrets to being a great boss and how it can positively affect your business. You'll learn about setting effective goals, leading from behind, and creating a workplace environment that encourages innovation. You'll also learn about the different types of workplace conflicts and how to resolve them. Finally, you'll discover why showing "weakness" as a leader can actually earn you more respect from your peers. Armed with this knowledge, you can transform yourself into a great boss and create a positive impact on your business.

Well done

This book is more than your usual management book. The author goes deeper into helping you to create a successful environment. She does so by motivation you to find your why and understanding the reasons behind your actions. As a new business owner, it’s important to understand your role and the effect it has on your team members by aligning yourself with the business values. Your lack of purpose is because you don’t know your purpose, so understanding that will bring a self-awareness that will push you to align them with what you want to do.

Great guidance for leading a team

I listened to this book and really enjoyed it. After leading a team of 22 Ph.D’s in a research environment, I can definitely relate to the challenges facing lower-level managers. This book provides great guidance for anyone leading a team. Afraid of conflict?! Here is some guidance. Buy this book and listen to it. I am sure you will benefit from it.

Beyond any expectations!

This book is a lot more than just a book on management, it guides you to become a greater self. The nine leadership principles start with self-awareness, and that resonated with me a lot. Every great achievement starts within ourselves, and you can only become a great manager and a leader when you can genuinely share the vision with a purpose and lead others by showing examples. It also shows many good scenarios on how to handle difficult situations with real-world ideas and experience with managerial theories. I learned a lot about management from this book and highly recommend it!