Work Happy
What Great Bosses Know

I'm an ambivalent reader of books about management and work. Some of them don't pass the common sense test. Others are so common-sensical that you wonder why you're bothering. Only a few hit a sweet spot of seeming worthwhile and practicable and seeming like a hat you'd be willing to be seen wearing......more

Everyone should be lucky enough to have a boss like Jill in their lives. She's warm, perceptive, savvy & upbeat. I've been fortunate enough to benefit from her wisdom in various seminars and grateful to call her a friend. But if you can't meet her, I recommend this book. Her voice comes through as s......more

Currently reading. I’ll take notes here. Idea: anonymous feedback option “To be a great boss, you don’t have to be perfect.” You don’t have to be perfect, but you must have understanding of your strengths and commitment to recognizing and filling gaps. Top five daily challenges: 1. Managers disappoint......more

When Jill Geisler was appointed to news director of her local station at the age of 27, her senior managerial experience was limited to a high school job at a candy shop. Thirty years later, she is one of the leading consultants for managers across the country. WORK HAPPY shares what she's learned o......more

This book contains a bunch of no-nonsense, highly practical instructions on how to lead people effectively but in a human way. It's actually pretty close to what Manager Tools ([URL not allowed]) teach in their podcast and trainings and book "The Effective Manager" (or so I suppose, I h......more