Reading this book was quite an interesting and intense process. I found it very insightful but oddly overwhelming.

It is divided into 5 parts:
1. Developing a Leader mindset;
2. Managing yourself;
3. Managing Individuals
4. Managing Teams; and
5. Managing the Business.

It provides coping mechanisms and strategies to deal with stress.

For example, it lists 4 sources of stress (Role strain, Problem-solving fatigue, Isolation and Imposter Syndrome), the symptoms and solutions.

There are action items provided at the end of each chapter for the reader to undertake,

I particularly like how the book defines Influence as “helping to create positive and productive outcomes for your organisation, with and through other”.

Rating: 3.5/5

Favourite Quote: “People are likely to perceive you as untrustworthy when you clasp your hands, touch your face, cross your arms or lean away from a conversation”. I didn’t know that!

Recommendation: This is a definitely a book for all managers and leaders to read. Not only do the action items provide a process for managing/ leading effectively, it is also a go-to guide for people in new positions.

I am really sorry since I was not sble to downloa the title. Things are getting overwhelming these days since it is the start of the year.

Usually I rave about HBR books but this one happens to be a very basic book but covers all the elements that would be covered in a leadership development program. It will help managers to have all the necessary things to do at their thumb. But dont expect revelations like HBR articles.

Just offering a quick review of several new and forthcoming business related titles from a variety of publishers: [post looks at 5 titles, including this one]

HARVARD BUSINESS REVIEW MANAGER’S HANDBOOK (Harvard Business Review Press) describes "The 17 Skills Leaders Need to Stand Out" ranging from building trust to learning to use financial tools as it incorporates real life stories plus exercises and assessments for managing yourself, other individuals and teams. I also like the annual "10 must reads" articles that Harvard Business Review selects and publishes.