Lead your boss : the subtle art of managing up

Summary: A guidebook for those who have vision and drive to take the organization to the next level ... and a boss. Every manager on the move wants to have influence at the top in order to get his or her ideas heard and acted upon. In Lead Your Boss, John Baldoni gives managers new, as well as tried-and-true, methods for influencing both their bosses and their peers, and giving senior leaders reasons to follow their lead. Featuring instructive stories based on real-life experiences from leaders at all levels, he reveals proven strategies for developing spheres of influence; handling tough issues; asserting oneself diplomatically; putting the team first; persuading up; establishing trust; using organizational politics to everyone's advantage; inspiring others through-out the organization. He gives readers practical, tactical advice on becoming a key player in any organization--Publisher's description.

Record details

ISBN: 9780814439005
ISBN: 9780814415054
ISBN: 0814415059
Physical Description: print
xi, 225 pages ; 24 cm
Publisher: New York : AMACOM, ©2010.

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Formatted Contents Note:

Part I. What does the leader need? : Leading up -- Thinking and acting strategically -- Pushing back the right way -- Part II. What does the team need? : Letting others create the how -- Breaking down the doors -- Working the system -- Part III. What can I do to help the leader and the team succeed? : Bending but not breaking -- Preparing others to lead -- Leading with presence -- The smart guide to positive push-back.