{"product_id":"9781440133510","title":"Manager Mechanics: Tips and Advice for First-Time Managers","description":"An entertaining, fast-paced, and enjoyable read, \u003ci\u003eManager Mechanics\u003c\/i\u003e serves as both mentor and guide for newly minted managers. Blooms uses his more than twenty-five years experience to give first-timers the practical knowledge and political insights needed to perform successfully in their new management role.\u003cp\u003e   Just been made a manager? Great! Now what?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e   \u003cli\u003eHave kids? If so, you have all the management experience you need.  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCongratulations, now you get to manage your friends.  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNow that I’m a manager, what’s my next step?  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiscover how work is not a democracy; it’s a dictatorship!  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearn about the 7 kinds of troubled employees; Sleazy, Grumpy, Lazy, Brainy, Tardy, Dummy and Troubled.  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow does the hiring process really work?  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUncover the truth about the Good, the Bad and the Other.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e   Bloom explains how new and seasoned managers alike will gain techniques and proven approaches for leading their teams, hiring top talent, navigating company politics, avoiding career-limiting mistakes and producing high-quality, well-planned results.\u003cp\u003e   \u003ci\u003eManager Mechanics\u003c\/i\u003e is your first step toward cultivating a strong career in management. Improve your communication skills, employee morale, and work environment with this indispensable guide!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e   “I’m always on the lookout for great new training materials, and this book is right on target. It gives great advice, is well-written and has just enough humor in it to make it fun. Eric Bloom really understands new manager needs.”\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e   —Susan J. Goldberg\u003cbr\u003e  President and CEO of Northeast Training Group, Inc.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e   “This book is a must read for anyone in a managerial role. It’s easy to read, contains practical examples, and as a result, is easy to remember.”\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e   —Jeffrey Burd, Esq.\u003cbr\u003e  Director of Placement, Kelly Law Registry\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e   “Street-wise advice on handling the important everyday issues nobody tells you about.”\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e   —Frank Capecci\u003cbr\u003e  Executive Leadership Consultant\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"iUniverse, Incorporated","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47128280563952,"sku":"9781440133510","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781440133510_p0.jpg?v=1763758367","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781440133510","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}