Ask a Manager

Ask a Manager
Author: Alison Green
Publisher: Ballantine Books
Total Pages: 306
Release: 2018-05-01
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0399181822

From the creator of the popular website Ask a Manager and New York’s work-advice columnist comes a witty, practical guide to 200 difficult professional conversations—featuring all-new advice! There’s a reason Alison Green has been called “the Dear Abby of the work world.” Ten years as a workplace-advice columnist have taught her that people avoid awkward conversations in the office because they simply don’t know what to say. Thankfully, Green does—and in this incredibly helpful book, she tackles the tough discussions you may need to have during your career. You’ll learn what to say when • coworkers push their work on you—then take credit for it • you accidentally trash-talk someone in an email then hit “reply all” • you’re being micromanaged—or not being managed at all • you catch a colleague in a lie • your boss seems unhappy with your work • your cubemate’s loud speakerphone is making you homicidal • you got drunk at the holiday party Praise for Ask a Manager “A must-read for anyone who works . . . [Alison Green’s] advice boils down to the idea that you should be professional (even when others are not) and that communicating in a straightforward manner with candor and kindness will get you far, no matter where you work.”—Booklist (starred review) “The author’s friendly, warm, no-nonsense writing is a pleasure to read, and her advice can be widely applied to relationships in all areas of readers’ lives. Ideal for anyone new to the job market or new to management, or anyone hoping to improve their work experience.”—Library Journal (starred review) “I am a huge fan of Alison Green’s Ask a Manager column. This book is even better. It teaches us how to deal with many of the most vexing big and little problems in our workplaces—and to do so with grace, confidence, and a sense of humor.”—Robert Sutton, Stanford professor and author of The No Asshole Rule and The Asshole Survival Guide “Ask a Manager is the ultimate playbook for navigating the traditional workforce in a diplomatic but firm way.”—Erin Lowry, author of Broke Millennial: Stop Scraping By and Get Your Financial Life Together

Mr. Grumpy Boss

Mr. Grumpy Boss
Author: Lindsey Hart
Publisher:
Total Pages: 172
Release: 2020-10-19
Genre:
ISBN:

My boss saw it... The diary where I wrote all the hot shit about him. By shit, I really mean SHIT. Like the highest degree of criticism you will ever find. I couldn't help it, okay. It's pretty stressful working for the jerk, And I needed a place to vent. I just never thought I'd be stupid enough to accidentally hand over the notebook from hell to him. Guess I might as well start writing my resignation letter. Because there will definitely be no mercy from the Devil. Or so, I thought. Instead, Mr. Grumps came back with more orders. And no, they were not orders about reformatting his documents for the nth time. If I wanted to keep my job, I had to pretend. Pretend not to hate him. Pretend to be head over heels in love with him. Pretend to be his girlfriend. Hell, the devil really knows how to strike his bargain. Now, I had to choose. Which one would be worst? Losing my hard-earned job or inviting the Devil into my life as my "boyfriend"? SIZZLING NEW SERIES READY TO LIT YOUR LADY BITS LIKE A HOT BLAZING INFERNO! Each book in this series is a standalone and can be read in any order. And don't forget, we are team HEA all the way!

Boss Life

Boss Life
Author: Paul Downs
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 352
Release: 2016-08-02
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 0399185291

**A Forbes Best Business Book of the Year, 2015** **Winner of the 2015 800-CEO-READ Business Book Award in Entrepreneurship** When columnist Paul Downs was approached by The New York Times to write for their “You’re the Boss” blog, he had been running his custom furniture business for twenty-four years strong. or mostly strong. Now, in his first book, Downs paints an honest portrait of a real business, with a real boss, a real set of employees, and the real challenges they face. Fresh out of college in 1986, Downs opened his first business, a small company that builds custom furniture. In 1987, he hired his first employee. That’s when things got complicated. As his enterprise began to grow, he had to learn about management, cash flow, taxes, and so much more. But despite any obstacles, Downs always remained keenly aware that every small business, no matter the product it makes or the service it provides, starts with people. He writes with tremendous insight about hiring employees, providing motivation to get the best out of them, and the difficult decisions he’s made to let some of them go. Downs also looks outward, to his dealings with vendors and to providing each client with exemplary customer service from first sales pitch to final delivery. With honesty and conviction, he tells the true story behind building and sustaining a successful company in an ever-evolving economy, often airing his own failures and shortcomings to reveal the difficulties that arise from being a boss and a businessperson. Countless employees have told the story of their experience with managers—Boss Life tells the other side of that story.

Boss with Benefits

Boss with Benefits
Author: Crystal Monroe
Publisher:
Total Pages: 234
Release: 2021-07-20
Genre:
ISBN:

My new boss is a jerk, but his benefits package is HUGE. You'd think working for "LA's Sexiest CEO" would be fun. You don't know Jack McCann. The arrogant bosshole wants a slave, not an assistant. He barks orders, wears a perma-scowl, and demands superhuman skills in mind reading. When he humiliates me in front of the whole office, I stand up to him... And wait to be fired. Instead, we make out in the elevator. I should hate him. But those rock-hard abs and piercing eyes melt my resistance into a puddle. Trust me, this is purely physical. He doesn't do relationships. Besides, I'd never fall for Lucifer in an Armani suit. Not even when I catch glimpses of a heart beneath that wall of ice. But Jack doesn't know my secret. Mr. Grumpy Boss from Hell is going to be a daddy. Boss with Benefits is a standalone, full-length romance from the Bosses and Babies series. It's packed with scorching hot steam, all the romance feels, and a swoony Happily Ever After that will leave you with a smile on your face. No cheating or cliffhangers!

Tame Your Terrible Office Tyrant

Tame Your Terrible Office Tyrant
Author: Lynn Taylor
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 292
Release: 2009-06-29
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0470498609

An indispensable guide to dealing with challenging, childish boss behavior and building a great career, with laugh- out-loud humor built in. Based on extensive interviews among workers, managers and psychologists, Tame Your Terrible Office TyrantTM draws hilarious but true parallels between toddlers and managers. When under stress, both often have trouble moderating their power, or lose the ability to think rationally. Traits in common include tantrum-throwing, demanding, stubborn, moody, fickle, self-centered, needy and whiny behavior. BADD (Boss Attention Deficit Disorder) is discussed as part of “Short Attention Spans.” There are 20 chapter traits in all, divided into “Bratty” and “Little Lost Lamb” categories, for easy reference, including real anecdotes and many useful tips. When bad bosses run amok in companies, nobody wins. This book shows readers how to build positive relationships with even the most out-of-control boss, and still thrive in your job. The key to success lies in dealing with a Terrible Office Tyrant (or TOTTM) much like a parent deals with a troublesome toddler. With true stories and time-tested solutions, this is the perfect guide managing a boss stuck in his Terrible Twos. Taylor takes you behind all the bossy blustering, so that you can focus on getting ahead – and achieve career excellence. Savvy top management will also gain insight on what not to do with their team. They know that Terrible Office Tyrant (TOT) managers may not be in plain sight (they don’t leave juice stains on the hallway carpet!) But they do wreak havoc on the bottom line. A special section helps senior management and Human Resource departments mitigate TOT behavior for a more productive workplace.

Hearings

Hearings
Author: United States. Congress Senate
Publisher:
Total Pages: 2528
Release: 1958
Genre:
ISBN:

Never Get a "Real" Job

Never Get a
Author: Scott Gerber
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 276
Release: 2010-12-07
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0470643862

Young serial entrepreneur Scott Gerber is not the product of a wealthy family or storied entrepreneurial heritage. Nor is he the outcome of a traditional business school education or a corporate executive turned entrepreneur. Rather, he is a hard-working, self-taught 26-year-old hustler, rainmaker, and bootstrapper who has survived and thrived despite never having held the proverbial "real” job. In Never Get a "Real" Job: How to Dump Your Boss, Build a Business, and Not Go Broke, Gerber challenges the social conventions behind the "real" job and empowers young people to take control of their lives and dump their nine-to-fives—or their quest to attain them. Drawing upon case studies, experiences, and observations, Scott dissects failures, shares hard-learned lessons, and presents practical, affordable, and systematic action steps to building, managing, and marketing a successful business on a shoestring budget. The proven, no-b.s. methodology presented in Never Get a "Real" Job teaches unemployed and underemployed Gen-Yers, aspiring small business owners, students, and recent college graduates how to quit 9-to-5s, become their own bosses, and achieve financial independence.

Mr. Charming (Not)

Mr. Charming (Not)
Author: Lindsey Hart
Publisher:
Total Pages: 196
Release: 2021-05-09
Genre:
ISBN:

You know that dream you have about a Charming Prince sweeping you right off your feet with a kiss? Well, that happened. Except I'm the one who smacked that kiss right on Mr. Charming, Without his permission. Oh, and I also found out right after that he is actually my new boss. And the world's most notorious playboy. Way to go, Emily. Time to get fired. How much more worst can my life go at this point? Oh, yes. Maybe finding myself splashed on first page of all tabloids as the new Bosshole's playgirl. But what probably takes the cake is ending up being blackmailed by the prick himself. He needs me as his fake girlfriend... and he is counting in months, not days! Because you know he needs time to get rid of his infamous A-Hole reputation for some reason. Like that was ever going to be possible. The sensible thing would be to keep away from him, Not let his kisses mess with my head, Keep my bloody hands to myself! And oh yeah, maybe NOT fall in love with him. Especially when I am hiding big stuff from him. Ready for another fun sizzling addition to the Alphalicious Billionaires Bosshole Series?! As always, we are team HEA! And each book in this series is a standalone, so they can be read in any order.

75 Ways for Managers to Hire, Develop, and Keep Great Employees

75 Ways for Managers to Hire, Develop, and Keep Great Employees
Author: Paul Falcone
Publisher: AMACOM
Total Pages: 336
Release: 2016-06-14
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0814436706

Products and services will change with demand, but one thing that will always be required for a company’s success is having the right people working hard for you. As a manager, are you cultivating this vital resource? Is there more you could be doing? In this accessible and practical playbook, HR expert and author Paul Falcone helps take the guesswork out of this crucial element for success. In 75 Ways for Managers to Hire, Develop, and Keep Great Employees, Falcone shows managers how to: Identify the best and brightest talent Hire for organizational compatibility Address uncomfortable workplace situations Create an environment that motivates Retain restless top performers Delegate in a way that develops your staff Every HR executive has a laundry list of things they wish managers knew--best practices that would enable the entire organization to operate more effectively. Falcone’s book 75 Ways for Managers to Hire, Develop, and Keep Great Employees has encapsulated all of this for you in a single indispensable resource!