This is a practical, easy to read collection of interviews with highly successful leaders who have successfully navigated middle management to reach the top. With refreshingly candid honesty about their mistakes as well as successes and absolutely no jargon or theories.
Anthony interviews a wide range of men and women from around the world, from both the private and public sector as well as some acclaimed authors and leadership experts.
You will learn:What almost got Prof. Damien Hughes fired from his job at Unilever.The disease that a former Starbucks CEO sees affecting many middle managers. What qualities the UK's top leadership coach sees in the best managers. Why the film Full Monty is special to the Marketing Director at Sainsbury'sArgos.
Each chapter ends with two questions for the reader to reflect on how they might implement what they have learned to further their corporate career or just be a better manager. This book will become a well-thumbed bible that stays with you, providing a timeless insight into truly effective management and leadership skills.
"This book is packed with real life management lessons and scenarios which will resonate with those who read it, followed by an action-based learning chapter to put into practice the insights from the participants. It's a must-read for any current or future middle manger." Lisa Haggar, HR Director
