The Decisive Manager

Have you ever had a boss who couldn't make a decision because they had no clue what they were doing? If so, you probably had little respect for them. The Decisive Manager gives you useful information on how to deal with ambiguous and challenging situations so you'll never be that boss! Practical. Relevant. Easy to grasp. I wish I had this book when I became a manager. --Mack Munro, founder and CEO of Boss Builders Barbara Mitchell and Cornelia Gamlem know that the key to a successful organization is leadership and people. Their new book The Decisive Manager provides a blueprint for leaders to create an environment where employees feel valued, appreciated, and heard, which can result in increased productivity, profitability, and workforce retention. Not to mention less stress for leaders by knowing these key points to being a Decisive Manager! When it comes to being an effective leader and understanding the importance of decision-making, you can't overlook this thought-provoking book! --David Asheim, CEO and founder of Engage by Cell The Decisive Manager moves beyond the rules of HR into the art of management. Good people stay not just because you pay them well, but also because they have challenging and exciting jobs. They stay because they see a future that lets them grow. Mitchell and Gamlem help you understand this and much more. --Paul Shank, PhD, MBA, retired healthcare executive and author of Can Healthcare Get Better? Every manager encounters unexpected people issues that they feel uncomfortable discussing with another manager or HR leader. The Q&A format of this book gets right to answering those questions that many managers face. The authors have captured and addressed so many of these questions and situations in The Decisive Manager. Every organization should purchase this book for all levels of management. --Lisa Anderson, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, CPC, chief HR officer at Sev1Tech and author of Invisible Professional to Influential Leader Managers tend to be decisive with technical issues but often stumble with people issues: Is it okay for me to explain why someone isn't getting a job? Are sign-in bonuses worth it? The Decisive Manager is an enjoyable and comprehensive book that provides answers in scenario reality bites. The authors have researched the most useful people questions and answers that are evolving in today's workplace, and this serves as a powerful resource for managers, professors, students, and practitioners from any industry. --Dr. Virginia Bianco-Mathis, professor and consultant, Leadership and Management