{"product_id":"book-b7du","title":"How to Become a Great Boss","description":"The Great Boss Simple Success Formula:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompanies Do What the Boss Does \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGroom 'Em, or Broom 'Em \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHire Slow, Fire Fast \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDon't Be Tired \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Rule of the Ds \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDelegate Down, Down, Down \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDon't Hire a Dog and Bark Yourself \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDon't Shoot from the Lip \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNever Be Little, Never Belittle \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eListen to Phonies, Fools, and Frauds \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDon't Check Expense Accounts \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"Quit\" Is for Scrabble \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt's Okay to Be Quirky\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Did you ever have a great boss? Everyone should have one, but not enough people do. If you're a boss, or hope to become one, or have a less-than-great boss, then this is the book that could change your career-and your life.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e In times like these, being a great boss can be harder than ever. If you want surprising and useful advice on how to handle the tough stuff-from having to fire a long-time employee to being a new boss with a demoralized team-the stories, observations, and advice contained in this gem of a book will set your feet in the right direction. And if you just want advice on living up to the legend who preceded you in the job, or even ways to emulate someone who was a great boss to you, Jeffrey Fox has gathered anecdotes from some of the mightiest and most respected bosses in America. The bestselling author who brought you \u003ci\u003eHow to Become CEO\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eHow to Become a Rainmaker\u003c\/i\u003e knows the territory about which he speaks.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Fox is the master of the counterintuitive angle. For every boss who has implied \"I know what's best, that's why I'm the boss,\" Fox counsels, \"Listen to Phonies, Fools, and Frauds\" and \"Don't Check Expense Accounts.\" His stories from bosses who have cared equally for employees' lives and the bottom line will inspire you to see that profit counts, but so do camaraderie, motivation, and a great place to work.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e In a time of considerable corporate downsizing, it's more important than ever for bosses to surround themselves with motivated employees. Jeffrey Fox's \u003ci\u003eHow to Become a Great Boss\u003c\/i\u003e will have a place on the shelves of top brass everywhere who want to remain leaders of their pack.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Hachette Book Group","offers":[{"title":"Audiobook","offer_id":49349918654768,"sku":"BDb7du","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Audio CD [40]","offer_id":49349918720304,"sku":"40b7du","price":21.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/2784\/9264\/files\/b7du-Square-cover.jpg?v=1776211605","url":"https:\/\/downpour.com\/products\/book-b7du","provider":"Downpour","version":"1.0","type":"link"}