What Every Boss Needs to Know, or Learning to Keep Your Frog in Your Pocket - Softcover

Martin, Linda; Johnston, Wallace

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0970079206 ISBN 13: 9780970079206

Publisher: Job Talk, LLC, 2001

Synopsis

This book describes,in a formula framework, those issues that are most critical to being a successful boss. Through the metaphor of a frog, it lays out how managers can be driven by their emotions rather than focusing on the desired outcomes. It includes discussions and examples of why and how the covered subjects affect boss performance.

There are are thirteen specific variables covered and each one is shown to be powerful and having an impact on the others. Commonly discussed variables such as motivation and communication are complimented by personal interests, locus of control, teams and creativity.

About this title

About the Author

Dr. Johnston is columnist, commentor and speaker. He holds Emeritus status in the School of Business at Virginia Commonwealth University. He is the author of over 300 columns and radio commentaries on contemporary workplace issues. He holds a DBA from The George Washington University.

Ms. Linda Martin is a Certified Senior Proessional in Human Resources and is Director of Human Resources Development for a health care system. She holds an MBA from Virginia Commonwealth Univesity. She is currently working on a book designed to assist leaders in assessiong their effectiveness through reflective writing.

Edition details

• Publisher: Job Talk, LLC
• Publication date: 2001
• ISBN 10: 0970079206
• ISBN 13: 9780970079206
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 80