The Hands-Off Manager

How to Mentor People and Allow Them to Be Successful

By: Steve Chandler, Duane Black

Narrated by: uncredited

Length: 5 hrs and 48 mins

Publisher's summary

The #1 reason cited in exit interviews for an employee quitting is "my manager". Most managers and executives not only aren't aware of this obvious problem, but probably wouldn't know what to do about it if they were.

In The Hands-Off Manager, Steve Chandler and Duane Black offer a new vision for all managers. With stories, examples, and vibrant activities for the reader to practice, this book shows any manager - new or seasoned - how to coach and mentor employees rather than hover over their shoulders and goad them into action.

In this system, each employee's strengths are honored and honed in a climate of partnership and mutual goal-setting. Chandler, whose 100 Ways to Motivate Others is a best-selling favorite with small and large businesses alike, has called The Hands-Off Manager his "most original work to date" because it finally solves the age-old problem of getting the best performance out of people without frustrating yourself and them.

©2007 Stephen D. Chandler and Duane Black (P)2008 BBC Audiobooks America

Great advise

Book is full of great advice and insight. Will definitely be reading more of his books!!

highly recommend

excellent book with useful information. This book maintained my full attention and the narrator was very good.

a must read.

so many insightful tips. loved that it asked you questions at the end of each chapter. an all around amazing book this one is definitely tied for 1st place right now with the last book i just listened to which makes it hard to decide which one ill listen to again first.

What a change of events

I completely disliked the first half of this book. I felt it was to generic and airy. Then, bam, the second half was amazing. Showing me a new level of spirit body mind connection. Great book.

Very good message but tends to ramble.

Very good message but tends to ramble. He lost me at times and really got ‘out there’. Overall though was very informative and helpful.

Useful information for a new manager

This book had some great points that shed light on how to maintain the motivation of direct reports while making changes and considering the buy-in from your employees.

Great for future leaders

If you could sum up The Hands-Off Manager in three words, what would they be?

Informative, intelligent, clever

What other book might you compare The Hands-Off Manager to and why?

I cannot say. Have read many self improvement books, yet this one stands alone.

What about the narrator’s performance did you like?

It was clear. Easy to follow.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes, it was very interesting and easy to continue listening to.. it had my attention.

Any additional comments?

Great for future leaders or leaders in management that really want to understand the secret to success. Excellent.

If you’re a coach or manager or a parent, listen to this

This book isn’t just about managing people. It’s about understanding humans better and coaching them to be at the next level.

In my opinion, it has some deep insights for parents too. Check it out

Filled with practical and helpful ideas on management!

Just understanding the concepts already takes away much of the stress I used to have at work. And much of it applies outside of work as well. I think this is a must read for all leaders, managers and parents!

Outstanding Presentation of Principles

I am able to listen to Steve's books all the way through. This is the second book in a row. First two books Ive ever completed. Just Excellent!