It's Ok to Ask 'Em to Work: And Other Essential Maxims for Smart Managers

by Frank McNair

Not since Benjamin Franklin penned Poor Richard's Almanac has the world seen a more avid, committed, and talented aphorist than Frank McNair. And it's never seen one who looks so sharply and wittily at the world of work. Now, McNair crystallizes the complex tasks of people management into 119 practical, memorable maxims that you can put to instant use - or store away to meet future challenges.

Genres: Leadership, Business

154 pages, Hardcover

First published January 10, 1999

Reviews

[Ashley Koubaitary · Rating 3 out of 5]

Great info. I can't get past the grammer.

[Scott · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a basic primer for all levels of management. It is taylored to the Western mindset and uses many Western phrases. However it can be read and understood by those of other cultures and perspectives equally well.

[Krishna Kumar · Rating 3 out of 5]

A managerial guide containing very useful ideas, the book uses simple stories and maxims to drive home the point. Unfortunately, the authors attempts at creating his own management acronyms fail and detract from the rest of the book.

[Kiersten · Rating 4 out of 5]

Got this for myself when I was starting in retail. Great book for new managers! Very 'folksy' but has great advice

[Chris · Rating 3 out of 5]

Useful for someone transitioning into more managerial responsibilities, this book is pithy and practical. You can read it in a few hours and keep on your professional bookshelf to refer to later.

[Chris · Rating 3 out of 5]

Well, it's good.