Books like Being the boss by Linda A. Hill

The Lean Startup presents a systematic, scientific approach for creating and managing successful startups in uncertain environments, emphasizing rapid experimentation, customer feedback, and iterative product development.

Leaders Eat Last explains how leaders who prioritize the safety and well‑being of their teams build trust, loyalty and high performance in modern organizations.

Multipliers shows how leaders who amplify their teams’ intelligence drive higher performance, innovation, and growth, compared to leaders who drain talent. Liz Wiseman explains how to become a multiplier and transform organizations.

"Great managers share one common trait: They do not hesitate to break virtually every rule held sacred by conventional wisdom. They do not believe that, with enough training, a person can achieve anything he sets his mind to. They do not try to help people overcome their weaknesses. They consistently disregard the golden rule. And, yes, they even play favorites. This amazing book explains why.". "The frontline manager is the key to attracting and retaining talented employees. No matter how generous its pay or how renowned its training, the company that lacks great front-line managers will suffer. Buckingham and Coffman explain how the best managers select an employee for talent rather than for skills or experience; how they set expectations for him or her - they define the right outcomes rather than the right steps; how they motivate people - they build on each person's unique strengths rather than trying to fix his weaknesses; and, finally, how great managers develop people - they find the right fit for each person, not the next rung on the ladder."--BOOK JACKET.

Becoming a Manager offers grounded, research‑based guidance for newly promoted leaders, drawing on in-depth interviews with 19 managers to illuminate the psychological shift and practical challenges of the first year in management.

An evidence‑backed guide to leadership that explains how to identify and leverage personal strengths, build teams around complementary talents, and meet the fundamental needs of followers.

Michael D. Watkins shows how leaders can reach their organization’s breakeven point in just 90 days through proven strategies and research-backed techniques.

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