How to Be a Great Manager

by Rachel Pacheco

We all have had an experience where the difference between a job we loved and a job we hated came down to the manager. So, if you find yourself in a managerial position, you may feel like there’s a lot of new pressure put on you. Managers have a significant impact not only on their team’s ability to do their jobs successfully, but also on their team’s overall well-being. What if your working style doesn’t mesh with your employees? What if you don’t communicate in the same way? What is the best way to provide annual reviews or constructive feedback?

Rachel Pacheco, professor of management at Georgetown University’s McDonough Business School and a former chief people officer, will give you tools and tips that will immediately and positively affect how you manage people, despite differences in communication styles or personalities. With seven research-backed lessons, including suggested exercises, this course will help you develop and practice the skills to ultimately make you more fulfilled, competent, and successful in your role.

Rachel starts by providing tips on how to give constructive feedback and have difficult conversations, how to motivate and inspire your team members, and how to help them find a deeper sense of meaning in their day-to-day jobs. She will take you step by step through recruiting, hiring, and retaining employees and show you how to build an effective team that thrives. She’ll even help you manage your own shifting identity as you take on new roles and grow in your company.

By becoming a great manager, you are ensuring that your team members are contented, motivated, and excited to be part of your organization.

Genres: Business, Nonfiction, Self Help, Audiobook

Audiobook

Published March 23, 2023

Reviews

[Todd Cheng · Rating 5 out of 5]

Nothing new; mental health is a growing need in management, emotional load and contagion is tough, and it is okay to share that you don’t know. The principles of management and leadership are evolving with a changing workforce.

Helpful to have psychological safety, understanding of norms, and flexibility to adapt to a diversity of styles.

Makes my reread.

[Todd Christ · Rating 4 out of 5]

Relatively straightforward advice. I appreciate the candor in her presentation in the audiobook shows a wide breath of management challenges. Personal challenges and people challenges definitely worth the read.

[Felicia B. · Rating 4 out of 5]

Audible Freebie

TLDR: how to identify and adapt to the work and management styles for your team. How do ppl want feedback? What motivates them. Etc.

[Kristan · Rating 1 out of 5]

DNF 50%

[Andrew McLaughlin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Trying to be a bit better as a manager each day

[Tri Le · Rating 4 out of 5]

Quick, concise, and easy Audible listen on helpful tips and best practices on being the right manager for your people. Good for that work commute.

[Joji Thomas · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved it. Great book for anyone who want to take on manager role.