If you have ever had a job and been driven to the brink of madness by the confusing and often unproductive interpersonal working relationships that exists, then you are in the company of every person having ever held a job. While it can often be extremely frustrating attempting to make sense of team work and team leadership, there is a sliver of hope for those of you who must be on a team and a beaming light of hope for those who are in the lucky position of managing a team. That hope is the latest release from Sean O’Neil and John Kulisek - “Bare Knuckle People Management: Creating Success with the Team You Have – Winners, Losers, Misfits and All.”
I found this read on people management to be a much needed breath of fresh air in the crowded and often “fluffy” field of personnel management advice. It is the kind of read that will make you say to yourself, yes, I have been there. Bare Knuckle People Management is a relatable read full of anecdotal examples accurately describing the often paralyzing experience of middle management. (I once heard it compared it to being placed in a vice while upper management and staff tighten it at different paces.) Delivered by the authors in straight talk, those who are in middle management or have ever been on a team will finish this read able to relate to the issues, roadblocks and solutions presented.
A fascinating aspect of the read is the targeting of a much overlooked group in management –those new to middle management, particularly those who are managing a team of which they were once a member. This group of managers often finds themselves in the position of defining their management style and utilizing the highly sought after first crack as trial and error. Sometimes, the error, however understandable for someone fresh out the gate, can be disastrous for a career. Bare Knuckle People Management seeks to prevent that disaster by giving the new manager several possibilities for what their new team may consist of, along with clear and easy to understand solutions for how to manage that team. Additionally, the book helps the seasoned manager revisit their management style and flush out any aspects no longer working.
There isn’t one way to manage, because there is not one type of employee or team; knowing this will get you through the minefield of middle management. Having this book will get you through the days when you just cannot possibly understand how you are expected to take the team you have in front of you and lead them to success. In those moments you must remember what the authors convey constantly throughout the book and most managers all too often forget - your ultimate success is based on the success of your team. So I implore you to grab a copy of “Bare Knuckle People Management” and get to work!
Download “Bare Knuckle People Management: Creating Success with the Team You Have – Winners, Losers, Misfits and All” Authors - Sean O’Neil & John Kulisek
I found this read on people management to be a much needed breath of fresh air in the crowded and often “fluffy” field of personnel management advice. It is the kind of read that will make you say to yourself, yes, I have been there. Bare Knuckle People Management is a relatable read full of anecdotal examples accurately describing the often paralyzing experience of middle management. (I once heard it compared it to being placed in a vice while upper management and staff tighten it at different paces.) Delivered by the authors in straight talk, those who are in middle management or have ever been on a team will finish this read able to relate to the issues, roadblocks and solutions presented.
A fascinating aspect of the read is the targeting of a much overlooked group in management –those new to middle management, particularly those who are managing a team of which they were once a member. This group of managers often finds themselves in the position of defining their management style and utilizing the highly sought after first crack as trial and error. Sometimes, the error, however understandable for someone fresh out the gate, can be disastrous for a career. Bare Knuckle People Management seeks to prevent that disaster by giving the new manager several possibilities for what their new team may consist of, along with clear and easy to understand solutions for how to manage that team. Additionally, the book helps the seasoned manager revisit their management style and flush out any aspects no longer working.
The dynamic combination of straight talk people management and popular cultural references is among the key elements separating this book from the run of the mill management books lining the shelves of book stores. Laughter will erupt throughout the read, as you place people you have worked with into one or more of the team member personalities. An insightful look at yourself as an employee and a manager will surely occur as you seek to assign yourself the correct role. (I assure you, I am a total franchise!) On a recent interview, I utilized what I consider the most important take away from the book when asked about my management style:
“I don’t have one management style. I believe you need to assess the team you have and decide exactly how best to manage each individual rather than attempting to fit everyone into the same round hole.”
There isn’t one way to manage, because there is not one type of employee or team; knowing this will get you through the minefield of middle management. Having this book will get you through the days when you just cannot possibly understand how you are expected to take the team you have in front of you and lead them to success. In those moments you must remember what the authors convey constantly throughout the book and most managers all too often forget - your ultimate success is based on the success of your team. So I implore you to grab a copy of “Bare Knuckle People Management” and get to work!
Download “Bare Knuckle People Management: Creating Success with the Team You Have – Winners, Losers, Misfits and All” Authors - Sean O’Neil & John Kulisek
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