{"product_id":"the-connector-manager-9780753554180","title":"The Connector Manager","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe best managers work smarter, not harder\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAfter conducting a unique global study of over 9,000 people, analysts at the world-leading sales research firm Gartner identified four distinct types of manager. Incredibly, they found one type consistently performs far better than the rest, and it wasn't the one they were expecting. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eConnector Managers\u003c\/i\u003e understand that it's not enough for managers to just encourage and teach employees themselves, and that providing constant coaching to employees can actually be detrimental to their independent development. Instead, by connecting employees to others in the team or organisation, \u003ci\u003eConnector Managers\u003c\/i\u003e can help their employees develop a range of skills beyond their own areas of expertise.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlthough the four types of managers are more or less evenly distributed, employees with \u003ci\u003eConnector Managers \u003c\/i\u003eperform significantly better than others. Employees with \u003ci\u003eAlways-on Managers\u003c\/i\u003e who provide constant\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA compelling case for why old-school, top-down management simply doesn’t work anymore\u003c\/b\u003e—any aspiring or seasoned leader can learn something from this book. * Laszlo Bock, Co-founder and CEO of Humu, Former SVP of People Operations at Google, Author of Work Rules! *\u003cbr\u003eThis book shows how to get the most of your people by connecting them — to each other and to new opportunities.\u003cb\u003e If you’re looking to do less and accomplish more, \u003ci\u003eThe Connector Manager \u003c\/i\u003eis your roadmap.\u003c\/b\u003e * Daniel H. Pink, author of When, To Sell Is Human, and Drive *\u003cbr\u003eA much-needed re-examination of management – \u003cb\u003eevery manager should read this aspirational and actionable book\u003c\/b\u003e. * Amy C. Edmondson, Professor at Harvard Business School, author of The Fearless Organization *\u003cbr\u003eDelivers a death blow to conventional management wisdom, arguing with convincing data that always-on feedback isn’t just unproductive, but counterproductive. The better approach? Diagnose team member needs and connect employees with experts and resources who can really deliver the targeted development they need to succeed. \u003cb\u003eA hugely engaging book that will make even the most seasoned leaders and management gurus question what they preach.\u003c\/b\u003e * Matt Dixon, Chief Product \u0026amp; Research Officer at Tethr, co-author of The Challenger Sale *\u003cbr\u003eA great boss recognizes that he's not the expert on everything, and that his team's skills and talents are often greater than his own. How can he harness and grow those talents for maximum effectiveness? \u003ci\u003eThe Connector Manager\u003c\/i\u003e offers a compelling answer. * Sydney Finkelstein, Steven Roth Professor of Management at Dartmouth College, author of Superbosses and Why Smart Executives Fail *\u003cbr\u003eIn today’s complex world, connections are more critical than ever. \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Connector Manager\u003c\/i\u003e uses data, insight, and stories to create a compelling case for why the best leaders leverage critical connections to build their teams.\u003c\/b\u003e This book is a great resource to enable a high-performing team. * Michael Arena, former Chief Talent Officer at GM and author of Adaptive Space *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWe teach our students that management can be a noble profession, and \u003ci\u003eThe Connector Manager\u003c\/i\u003e provides a road map to that ambition.\u003c\/b\u003e By describing the ways that that such managers can have an outsize impact on their employees, their teams, and their entire organizations, the authors are really showing us how great managers can change the world. * Derek van Bever, Senior Lecturer and Director at The Forum for Growth \u0026amp; Innovation, Harvard Business School *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Connector Manager\u003c\/i\u003e is a rare \"Ah Ha\" book.\u003c\/b\u003e You'll be privy to the surprising practices of a small pool of managers who are exceptional talent developers. What's more important is that you will learn the steps to becoming one yourself...and with remarkable efficiency in your busy day. * Jay A. Conger, co-author, The High Potential's Advantage *\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Connector Manager \u003c\/i\u003eteaches leaders how to use the power of connections for development. \u003cb\u003eIt’s a fantastic read that is both aspirational and actionable for leaders today.\u003c\/b\u003e * Rob Cross, Edward A. Madden Professor of Global Leadership at Babson College, author of The Hidden Power of Social Networks *\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ebury Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48738441199959,"sku":"9780753554180","price":15.29,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780753554180.jpg?v=1720048440","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/the-connector-manager-9780753554180","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}