Practical Coach: Management Skills for Everyday Life, The

How This Book Is Organized

This book has eight more chapters: “Developing Self-Awareness”; “Building Trust”; “Communicating Effectively”; “Managing Relationships with Your Subordinates, Bosses, and Peers”; “Managing Cultural Diversity”; “Creating High-Performing Teams”; “Diverse Teams and Virtual Teams: Managing Differences and Distances”; and “Crafting a Life.”

As the author of this book, I see myself as provocateur. Throughout this book, I encourage you to hold on to the timeless lessons of the past, unlearn those that are no longer useful, and learn new lessons that will help you succeed in today's organizational environment. I intentionally push the boundaries of what traditionally has been considered normal, desirable, and effective managerial ...