Tough Management: The 7 Ways To Make Tough Decisions Easier, Deliver The Numbers, And Grow Business In Good Times And Bad

by Chuck Martin

Based on more than two years of surveys of more than 2,000 senior executives and managers, Tough Management may be one of the most important and practical business books of our time. Bestselling author, weekly columnist, and sought-after speaker Chuck Martin has tapped into his research firm's vast network of business connections to discover that 80 percent of executives and managers are experiencing increased levels of work stress. On the bright side, Martin has found that tough times have brought out the best in the world's most successful leaders and managers. And now, in his groundbreaking new book, he offers a refreshing bottom-line approach to what really matters in today's difficult market--and what really works in today's demanding workplace. The seven skills every manager should 1. Focus on Results 2. Force the Hard Decisions 3. Communicate Clearly 4. Remain Flexible 5. Prove Your Value to the Company 6.

224 pages, Hardcover

First published April 19, 2005

About the author

CHUCK MARTIN (Madbury, NH) is the Chairman and CEO of NFI Research, a top management research firm, and a highly sought-after speaker.