by Jeffrey J. Fox
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The workplace is now smarter and more competitive than ever, so it pays for managers to be alert to the ways that good staff can be attracted and motivated. Bestselling author Jeffrey J. Fox, renowned for his innovative approach to business, has pondered the problem of acquiring great workers and motivating them to excel, and he has come up with this pithy and effective collection of rules to achieve these aims. This book is for anyone who manages staff and wants to inspire excellence and loyalty. It demonstrates how fostering teamwork within a network of support will create the workforce you want and help you to stay on top. The great boss simple success formula: Hire only top-notch people; Put the right people in the right job; Listen to the people; Remove frustration and barriers that fetter the people; and Say 'thank you' publicly and privately.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
 Defintely not a "how to", 2008-01-01
How To Become A Great Boss is a book of rules and anecdotes. It's easy to read - in fact it only took me about 2 hours from cover to cover. All the rules mentioned by Jeffrey J. Fox are appropriate and if applied, would work well for all bosses. Now there's the rub - "if applied". There is no suggestion in How To Become A Great Boss as to how one might apply these rules, merely a description of the rule and an anecdote to illustrate.
I liken How To Become A Great Boss to a New Year's resolution - fine, valid and admirable on the 1st of January, but forgotten by the 31st!
If you are looking for a reminder of what makes a great boss, then this book may appeal. If you are looking to find out "how to" become a great boss, then this book falls short of the mark. There's a place for vicarious learning, but not in such an important topic as management.
Bob Selden, author of What To Do When You Become The Boss: How new managers become successful managers
0 of 0 people found the following review helpful:
Great principles, 2007-12-24
"How to Become a Great Boss" is unlikely to transform your organization - too many books have been written on this subject to miss something large - but it is a great read nonetheless as it reiterates many of the principles that we often forget about in our daily grind. Jeffrey Fox organizes his material into 50 brief chapters, the contents of which include:
- Hire slow, fire fast
- It's always about the customer
- Don't hire a dog and bark yourself (hire A-people, and get out of the way)
- Spend time with the superstars
- Delegate, not relegate down
- Set the example: don't complain, be reserved, thank your employees
- And many others
The book is a quick and an enjoyable read - a great title for your next flight or a quiet evening at home.
0 of 0 people found the following review helpful:
 Very Good Advice, 2007-12-09
This book packs a lot of very good leadership advice and maxims into 50 short one to two page chapters. Short is good when it comes to management books as managers don't typically have a lot of time. Much of it is common sense, but regrettably it is not common practice. This book can help with that. All the chapters hold value, but readers will latch on to some more than others. Get a copy of the book to learn more and begin your journey to become a Great Boss.
Nick McCormick - Author, Lead Well and Prosper: 15 Successful Strategies for Becoming a Good Manager
0 of 0 people found the following review helpful:
Awesome for any Leader, 2007-09-03
This book or audio is great source for anyone that is in charge of people. A wonderful guide to get the best of those employees and to prepare you to be happier more motivated leader. I would recommend this read to anyone, it will make you a better person if you take his advise.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
Read it Again, 2007-06-28
Several weeks ago I was re-organizing some books on one of my bookshelfs and picked up "How to Become a Great Boss" for the first time in several years. I love books like this one: easy to read, concise points and actionable. I grabbed a cup of coffee, sat down and read it again. It took less than an hour to read the book cover to cover. Re-reading this book helped me remember why I liked it so much the first time.
Reading the book again refocused me on the example I set for people who work for me and how my actions impact their actions. Fox makes the point that the Boss gets paid for the performance of his employees so it makes sense that if my actions hinder my employees' ability to perform then I'm not doing my job as the Boss.
This book will remain in my library.
Jeb Blount
Author of PowerPrinciples: Do You Have The Winning Edge?
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