For those who are fortunate enough to have read (or soon will read) the newest book by Inc contributor, Geoffery James, the first thing we realize is that there is no BS as the title “Business Without the Bullsh*t” clearly states. It is written in seven parts and is designed for the reader to jump in right where they need Geoffery’s advice most.
Those on topic seven How-to parts are:
1) How to manage your boss
2) How to manage your coworkers
3) How to manage your employees
4) How to manage yourself
5) How to communicate
6) How to handle emergencies
7) How to cope with evil
I am in the fortunate position to have a boss who is a true mentor, so just out of curiosity I read how to manage your boss. In that section, James identifies twelve management styles and (and I’m not intending to “brown-nose” here) I am happy to report that my boss landed in the hero classification in that he coaches and is able to figure out what I need to do a great job for him. One note: these bosses ruin an employee’s tolerance for the bozo boss.