Hi everyone, have any one read the book “The girl’s guide to being a boss ” by Caitlin Friedman and Kimberly Yorio? This book gives valuable lessons, smart suggestions and true stories for succeeding as the chick-in-charge. As women, we still don’t have much of a road map right now when it comes to taking charge at the office. In this book, you will learn to be powerful without being possessive. You’ll learn to own the role of queen bee in a positive way. Women will be empowered to become that one-in-million manager. My favorite chapter is: “Being the boss without being bossy”. One technique is sharing is caring, since we did not win by ourselves. …nothing will inspire loyalty like a boss who acknowledges that she didn’t d it flying solo. Along with sharing credit, effective managers need to also share information. Also if the team make a serious mistake, then the good boss takes the blame. That is the way it should be.
Thanks ladies for the information. I will look into this book, but keep in mind what Pam has said.
I have not read the book, but now will definitely look into it. I agree with you on the fact that bosses should own up to their mistakes and take equal responsibility. Just because you own the business or hold a managerial position, does not mean that you are not responsible for what the junior people are working on. The boss equally has the responsibility to manage its personnel properly and make sure work is getting done properly.
Thanks for the information. I have not read the book but now i definitely will do that. By the way I have an interesting book to advice for reading as well. Essential Managers. Maximizing Performance. by Seymour J, and Shervington M. Enjoy!