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HBR Guide to Being a Great Boss
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HBR Guide to Being a Great Boss

by Harvard Business Review
January 2022
Beginner
272 pages
3h 59m
English
Harvard Business Review Press
Audiobook available

Overview

Are you a good boss—or a great one?

Good bosses can handle the day-to-day work of running a team. Great bosses go beyond that, finding ways to help employees become better versions of themselves as people and professionals. But as a manager, how do you reach that next level?

The HBR Guide to Being a Great Boss contains practical tips and advice to help you become a more well-rounded leader, one who sparks creativity, engagement, collaboration, and growth in your team. You'll learn how to:

  • Magnify your people's strengths
  • Create a welcoming, inclusive culture
  • Communicate effectively—and regularly—with your team
  • Challenge your people to grow beyond their current limits
  • Recognize and reward good work
  • Establish yourself as a trustworthy leader and colleague

Arm yourself with the advice you need to succeed on the job, with the most trusted brand in business. Packed with how-to essentials from leading experts, the HBR Guides provide smart answers to your most pressing work challenges.

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Publisher Resources

ISBN: 9781647822354