New Business Book Summary Available for The Effective Manager

Most managers are ineffective at their jobs because they have not been trained to successfully lead their people. Based on interviews with 91,000 managers, as well as personal research and case studies, Mark Horstman and his business partner Mike Auzenne have developed a step-by-step plan to train managers in achieving their two most important responsibilities: getting the most out of their teams and retaining direct reports. They present their plan in their popular online podcast, Manager Tools. In The Effective Manager, Horstman crystallizes the lessons of this podcast into an easy-to-use reference tool that compiles the Manager Tools training system into one accessible resource.

New Summary Available for The Elements of Mentoring

Mentors are the responsible leaders in a relationship that should be mutually rewarding. The ultimate goal is to develop a protégé that is more capable, more comfortable, more confident, and better connected within the organization. Like any relationship, mentorships require planning, goal setting, reinforcement, nurturing, and regular review to ensure that both individuals are getting what they need from the partnership. In The Elements of Mentoring, W. Brad Johnson and Charles R. Ridley discuss the components of a successful mentorship, as well as the pitfalls that must be avoided to see it through to a successful end.

New Summary Available for Coaching for Breakthrough Success

Coaching is gaining recognition in businesses throughout the country, and becoming a coach can be personally fulfilling. Coaching for Breakthrough Success by Jack Canfield and Peter Chee is a comprehensive guide for people interested in coaching, either as a career or as a management practice. The authors describe the attitude successful coaches need, the specific practices they can implement in each coaching conversation, and the overarching techniques they can employ in the coaching relationship. Great coaching is guided by principles that symbolize the heart of the coach. These principles, which can be grouped into eight categories, are essential for all coaches to follow.