HBR Guide to Being a Great Boss

Contents

SECTION ONE

What Being a Great Boss Means

1. What Great Managers Do

Make the most of what makes your employees unique.

BY MARCUS BUCKINGHAM

2. Managing Authenticity: The Paradox of Great Leadership

“Be yourself” looks different for everyone.

BY ROB GOFFEE AND GARETH JONES

3. Are You a Good Boss—or a Great One?

The best managers never stop improving themselves.

BY LINDA A. HILL AND KENT LINEBACK

SECTION TWO

Build Trust and Listen

4. Do You Really Trust Your Team?

And do they really trust you?

BY AMY JEN SU

5. Open Up to Your Team—Without Oversharing

Be emotionally intelligent about being transparent.

BY LIZ FOSSLIEN AND MOLLIE WEST DUFFY

6. High-Performing Teams Need Psychological Safety

Here’s how to create it.

BY LAURA DELIZONNA ...