How to Think Like a Boss: And Get Ahead at Work [Paperback]

Barry Eigen (Author)

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This book, written by a former corporate CEO, provides the reader with an inside look at how a business executive makes decisions. Written in an easy-to-read style, it stresses the point that "employees who understand what their bosses want will be able to satisfy them, and employees who satisfy their bosses will get promoted." Eigen provides practical advice about such issues as ethics in the work place, giving and receiving criticism, seeking raises, and coping with bad bosses. His examples are relevant and his advice helpful. Covering less than George Graen's Unwritten Rules for Your Career (Wiley, 1989), this work will be useful, nevertheless, for readers seeking advice on career development. Recommended.
- Robert Logsdon, Indiana State Lib., Indianapolis
Copyright 1990 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Paperback
• Publisher: Avon Books (Mm) (January 1992)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0380714698
• ISBN-13: 978-0380714698
• Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 4.1 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,774,828 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars "Real World 101" guide for recent grads entering workforce, March 28, 1997

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This review is from: How to Think Like a Boss: And Get Ahead at Work (Hardcover)

This book contains concepts that I had to learn 'the hard way', over many years. It explains office politics, how to understand what your boss wants/ needs from you, why hard work doesn't always get you ahead, and more! I have bought this book for 25 of my employees. I recommended it to the head of the engineering department at my university - they have used it for a senior-level seminar. I can't say enough about how readable, applicable and useful this book is! It is a refreshing change from most management books which spout terms like empowerment, and fill themselves with charts and grids. Barry tells it like it really is... find yourself a copy! Someone needs to pick up the paperback rights... it would be a top seller

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Common sense management, October 20, 2000

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This review is from: How To Think Like A Boss And Get Ahead At Work (Paperback)

An excellent book that I intend to buy for all of my managerial staff. I wish it would come back in print!