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6 Habits of Highly Effective Bosses [Paperback]

Stephen E. Kohn (Author), Vincent D. O'Connell (Author)
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September 2005
"This is a wonderful book for managers to read. It is comprehensible, concise and filled with useful wisdom on the human aspects of leadership."

—Mike Wilk, Partner and Practice Leader, Ernst & Young

"The 6 Habits of Highly Effective Bosses provides an excellent training model that a manager can both fully appreciate and easily implement."

—Raymond G. Steitz, V.P. of Global Human Resources, Warner Chilcott Laboratories

People management can be the most rewarding—and frustrating—part of a leader’s job. What aptitudes are valued most in managers and executives? Substantial research and a wealth of shared organizational experience demonstrate that it is a manager’s "people skills" that truly make the difference.

In The 6 Habits of Highly Effective Bosses, co-authors Stephen E. Kohn and Vincent D. O’Connell present an easy-to-read, sensibly presented review of six indispensable human relations practices used by the bosses everyone admires – and likes to work for – the most. With a combined fifty years of experience helping companies resolve "people problems" in the workplace, management coaches and leadership trainers Kohn and O’Connell guide managers through a sensible, incremental model of supervisory "people skills" development.

The 6 Habits of Highly Effective Bosses also provides a means for managers to coach themselves toward goals that they are encouraged to set for themselves, and the end result is not only knowledge gained, but also greater applied supervisory competency. By practicing the strategically conceived exercises, managers can apply the recommended skills to real workplace supervisory challenges.

For the busy manager seeking effective and timely results from leadership development training, this book can become a springboard for solid professional growth and accelerated success in the development of all-important people management skills.

Stephen E. Kohn has twenty-five years of experience as a management coach, counselor and therapist, specializing in the workplace. Kohn practices in White Plains, NY.

Vincent D. O’Connell has twenty-seven years of experience in behavioral sciences and healthcare. He specializes in corporate training, curriculum development, content development and human resources consulting. O’Connell lives and works in Bethlehem, PA.


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STEPHEN E. KOHN is one of the most respected and experienced executive coaches in the country, having worked in this role with senior management clients for more than 16 years. Formerly an executive vice president at Paul Sherman Associates - one of the pioneering firms practicing executive coaching and performance consulting - Mr. Kohn now leads his own firm, Work People Solutions, based in White Plains, New York. His clients range from large global organizations (including Ernst Young, Dupont, and Roche) to small advertising agencies. Mr. O'Connell received his undergraduate degree in English from Brown University and his graduate-level education from Cornell University in Human Resources Management. He co-authored, with Stephen E. Kohn, The People Management Formula. In addition, he published a novel, Movement Off the Dime, and he is working on his second work of fiction. He currently resides in Silver Spring, Maryland. VINCENT D. O'CONNELL is a Senior Partner with Work & People Solutions, where he leads the firms assessment and research services, curriculum development, training, and communications functions. He has more than years of experience in human resources consulting, management and corporate communications. Early in his career, he led a growing Employee Assistance Program in mid-western Connecticut, before starting a 10-year career at the Department Head level, managing marketing operations within hospital and managed care systems. Since 1996, he has been a consultant and trainer for a range of clients and industries from healthcare to pharmaceuticals to professional services firms. In addition to his current position with Work People Solutions, Mr. O'Connell has been a consultant with the Hay Group. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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  • Paperback: 221 pages
  • Publisher: Career Press; 1 edition (September 2005)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1564148327
  • ISBN-13: 978-1564148322
  • Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.5 x 0.5 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #551,443 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Effective bosses becoming an increasing need, April 4, 2010
This review is from: 6 Habits of Highly Effective Bosses (Paperback)
Leadership is becoming increasingly important in organizations. High employee turnover, increased human resource issues, financial problems and customer service issues are just some of the issues that are affected by poor management.

6 Habits of Highly Effective Bosses discusses the skills necessary in order to improve leadership within an organization and improve the overall bottom line for customers and company stakeholders.

The book begins by discussing the warning signs that companies should look for in order to determine if poor management exists. The book then discusses 6 habits that bosses should possess in order to be effective. For example, habit 4 discusses setting proper boundaries. Often supervisors, have a hard time defining the boundaries between themselves and their employees. This lack of boundaries can result in a lack of respect for the bosses authority. 6 Habits of Highly Effective Bosses discusses how to set and maintain boundaries.

While the book does have a very similar style to books by Stephen Covey, I do feel that the information contained within the book is essential knowledge to any manager/supervisor looking to improve their effectiveness.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Models of exceptional supervisory skills are presented for any interested in honing better leadership skills, January 7, 2006
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Why do people work hard for one boss and want to quit on another? Quite often it's the boss' management style which is the problem - that, and different habits which may actually work against productivity. There are six habits of human relations which the authors have identified as habits used by bosses everyone admires. Models of exceptional supervisory skills are presented for any interested in honing better leadership skills.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Read!, August 5, 2010
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This book serves as a "least you need to know" for new managers and a refresher course for those with years of experience in a leadership position, specifically when it comes to creating and mainting solid relationships with your employees. As the authors note, "People don't leave their jobs, they leave their managers." So often, people are put in leadership positions and give little thought to the responsibility that comes with it. The six habits defined in this book provide an interesting outlook on ways to empower your team so that they can achieve ultimate success and thoroughly enjoy working under you.

I specifically enjoyed the "Practicing Empathy" and "Critizing Artfully" habits. While the authors do not provide an abundance of techniques, they do present words of wisdom that will surely enlighten you, assuming you are open to learning new habits.
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