Book Name: Drive To Thrive: What It Takes To Become An Inspirational Manager By Bringing The Best Out Of Others
Author: Sharad Bajaj
Genre: Business and management
Page count:165
My rating: 5/5
Drive to Thrive" is Sharad Bajaj's guide for both experienced and fresh managers to outshine in their field. The book is divided into several chapters, each focusing on a specific topic. At the end of each chapter is a chapter summary featuring the pivotal points of that chapter, and there is also room for self-reflection.
The book is a compilation of the author's personal experiences and learning as a manager.
Key features discussed in the book:
The book commences by describing the history of management and explaining who a manager is in detail. The book seems boring in this part and caught my attention from the next chapter.
The author describes the qualities of the best manager, both theoretically and practically.
Being a manager is not a straightforward job. Every organization, team, team members are different, which makes the job more unpredictable. A chapter reviews all the hurdles a manager may face and ways to overcome them.
A chapter focuses on the formulation and utilization of breaks for self-reflection and maintaining a work-life balance.
The role of the manager is specified to define a healthy work culture, and to ensure psychological safety, for strong team bonds, and team dynamics.
The author reminds us that financial gain should not be the reason to become a manager as it comes with responsibilities that the job role doesn't mention.
Whom I recommend:
Undoubtedly the book is one of the best books for managers. Aside from the managers, the book contains elements that are beneficial to employees also.
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