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Before they can effectively manage others, managers have to be adept at managing themselves. That requires truly understanding their own passions, motivations, strengths, and weaknesses. This guide offers sage advice from business greats, including Peter F. Drucker and John P. Kotter, on how managers can improve personal performance and productivity and, in the process, become better managers of those they lead.
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This collection reprints eight articles published in the January 2005 issue of the Harvard Business Review and highlights the importance of developing maturity and self-awareness before attempting to lead others. The authors explore why smart people underperform, present a reflected best self exercise for identifying strengths, and suggest the use of personal narrative to bring about positive change. Annotation ©2005 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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