Be the Boss Your Employees Deserve

by Lloyd, Ken, PH.D.

• ISBN13: 9781564145895
• ISBN10: 1564145891
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2002-05-01
• Publisher: Career Pr Inc

Summary

This book breaks the mold of how bosses viewed their employees in the past, and replaces it with an approach far more in tune with today's workforce. Included are steps any manager can take to treat employees with respect and trust from day one. Softcover.

Table of Contents

Introduction: What in the World Do Employees Deserve from a Boss?	7	(4)
Section One: Building the Foundation	11	(34)
Use Those 2 Little Words	13	(6)
Stay in a Visionary Mode	19	(6)
Anchor Your Actions with Ethics	25	(6)
You Set the Culture	31	(8)
Be a Cool Boss	39	(6)
Section Two: Key Concepts and Practices	45	(42)
Communication: The Only Way Is Two-Way	47	(8)
Change the Way Changes Are Introduced	55	(6)
You Lead the Way	61	(6)
Let's Get Motivation	67	(8)
Recognizing the Importance of Recognition	75	(12)
Section Three: Everyday Roles and Responsibilities	87	(60)
Ready, Aim, Hire!	89	(12)
Let's Get Oriented	101	(12)
Evaluate the Performance Evaluations	113	(10)
Get to the Bottom Line on Training and Development	123	(14)
We Can Go on Meeting Like This	137	(10)
Section Four: It's the People	147	(54)
Keep the Work/Life Balance in Balance	149	(10)
Be the Boss for All Generations	159	(12)
Making the Team	171	(12)
Problem Employees and Their Solutions	183	(8)
Handling Conflict with Confidence	191	(10)
Section Five: Passing the Tests	201	(16)
Look Before You Lay Off	203	(10)
Checking Up on Yourself	213	(4)
Index	217	(6)
About the Author	223