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    Good Boss, Bad Boss: How to Be the Best... and Learn from the Worst
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    Good Boss, Bad Boss: How to Be the Best... and Learn from the Worst

    Written by Robert I. Sutton

    Narrated by Bob Walter

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    Now with a new chapter that focuses on what great bosses really do. Dr. Sutton reveals new insights that he's learned since the writing of Good Boss, Bad Boss. Sutton adds revelatory thoughts about such legendary bosses as Ed Catmull, Steve Jobs, A.G. Lafley, and many more, and how you can implement their techniques.
    If you are a boss who wants to do great work, what can you do about it? Good Boss, Bad Boss is devoted to answering that question. Stanford Professor Robert Sutton weaves together the best psychological and management research with compelling stories and cases to reveal the mindset and moves of the best (and worst) bosses. This book was inspired by the deluge of emails, research, phone calls, and conversations that Dr. Sutton experienced after publishing his blockbuster bestseller The No Asshole Rule. He realized that most of these stories and studies swirled around a central figure in every workplace: THE BOSS. These heart-breaking, inspiring, and sometimes funny stories taught Sutton that most bosses - and their followers - wanted a lot more than just a jerk-free workplace. They aspired to become (or work for) an all-around great boss, somebody with the skill and grit to inspire superior work, commitment, and dignity among their charges.
    As Dr. Sutton digs into the nitty-gritty of what the best (and worst) bosses do, a theme runs throughout Good Boss, Bad Boss - which brings together the diverse lessons and is a hallmark of great bosses: They work doggedly to "stay in tune" with how their followers (and superiors, peers, and customers too) react to what they say and do. The best bosses are acutely aware that their success depends on having the self-awareness to control their moods and moves, to accurately interpret their impact on others, and to make adjustments on the fly that continuously spark effort, dignity, and pride among their people.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherHachette Audio
    Release dateSep 7, 2010
    ISBN9781600247828
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    Good Boss, Bad Boss: How to Be the Best... and Learn from the Worst
    Author

    Robert I. Sutton

    ROBERT SUTTON is a Stanford University professor and author of six management books, including the New York Times bestsellers The No Asshole Rule and Good Boss, Bad Boss. He is an IDEO Fellow and cofounder of the Stanford Technology Ventures Program and the Stanford Design Institute (known as the d.school). He lives in Menlo Park, California.  

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    • 4/5
      Straight forward advice about the do's and don't of great leadership. Topics such as communication, compassion, mixed with real-life success stories concerning CEO's who have lived the good and bad examples of management. Recommended for anyone new to supervision or staff who might have to deal with a bad boss.
    • 4/5
      Very nice book and a real eye opener the only problem is the use of bad language once in a while
    • 4/5
      This book builds on the author's previous work, "The No Asshole Rule". It explains the importance of the boss in creating a positive work environment and provides practical tips on how to be a good boss and keep your "inner bosshold" in check.Easy to read, and practical.

      1 person found this helpful

    • 2/5
      This book is mostly about how not to be an jerk as a supervisor.

      1 person found this helpful

    • 4/5
      I do research on leadership. I primarily focus on good leaders, the one who are inspiring, empowering, and supportive. But I have also done a few studies on bad bosses. The stories that I've heard about bad bosses are shocking to me - the lack of respect, the controlling manner, and the incivility. In this follow-up to [The No Asshole Rule], Robert Sutton has the statistics to back up the stories. Based on a Zogby survey, 37% of people have been bullied at work, and about three-quarters of those bullies are bosses. This is problematic because a bad boss impacts motivation, retention, morale, and employee well-being. In this book, Sutton proposes that we can learn from both good bosses and bad bosses. His advice is consistent with the research on effective leadership and is illustrated with lots of examples. Here's some advice for bosses:“Bosses ought to be judged by what they and their people get done and by how their followers feel along the way. . . . The best bosses balance performance and humanity, getting things done in ways that enhance rather than destroy dignity and pride.” Fight as if you are right, listen as if you are wrong. “The best bosses dance on the edge of overconfidence, but a healthy dose of self-doubt and humility saves them from turning arrogant and pigheaded." And an especially relevant piece of advice for employees:Protect yourself from the energy suckers. “I’ve urged people who work for nasty bosses to practice the art of emotional detachment, so those creeps wouldn’t touch their souls.”My only complaint is that the goal of the book was broad. As a result, I came away with a list of tips, but no clear overarching message. Still, if you like to pick up a leadership book from time to time, this one is both lively and evidence-based.