How to Be a Great Boss | Balancing Leadership and Management Accountability

Based on the guide How to Be a Great Boss by Gino Wickman and René Boer, these sources outline a structured framework for transformational leadership and efficient management. The text emphasises that exceptional supervisors must move beyond simple task oversight to become mentors who foster trust and open communication. Key strategies include delegating tasks based on individual strengths, recruiting talent that aligns with company values, and maintaining rigorous accountability through regular feedback. By balancing the visionary aspects of leadership with the practicalities of resource management, the authors argue that managers can cultivate a positive workplace culture. Ultimately, the guide suggests that long-term success stems from continuous self-improvement and a commitment to empowering team members to reach their full potential.

If your employees brought their "A-Game" to work every day, what would it mean for your company's performance?

Studies have repeatedly shown that the majority of employees are disengaged at work. But it doesn't have to be this way. Often, the difference between a group of indifferent employees and a fully engaged team comes down to one simple thing - a great boss.

In How to Be a Great Boss, Gino Wickman and René Boer present a straightforward, practical approach to help bosses at all levels of an organization get the most from their people. They share time-tested tools that have worked for more than 30,000 bosses in every industry. You can learn to be a great boss - and dramatically improve both your organization's performance and your team's excitement about their work.

©2016 Gino Wickman and René Boer (P)2016 Tantor