Everyone Deserves a Great Manager by Scott Jeffrey Miller Summary
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Wall Street Journal bestseller "Everyone Deserves a Great Manager" distills a decade of research into six critical leadership practices. What makes this tactical gem revolutionary? It transforms struggling supervisors into exceptional leaders through field-tested techniques that even seven-time bestselling author Scott Jeffrey Miller once needed himself.
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The Question That Changes Everything
What if the difference between a thriving career and a soul-crushing job comes down to one person? Research reveals a staggering truth: managers account for at least 70% of the variance in employee engagement. Think about your own career-chances are you've experienced both ends of this spectrum. Perhaps you've endured a boss who micromanaged every detail, draining your creativity and motivation. Or maybe you've flourished under a leader who genuinely invested in your growth, transforming not just your work but your entire professional trajectory. The gap between these experiences isn't luck-it's learnable skill. Yet here's the paradox: most new managers receive their promotion based on individual excellence, then struggle because the very qualities that made them successful become obstacles to leading others.
From Solo Star to Team Architect
The Conversation That Transforms
Building the System for Success
The Courage to Tell the Truth
Becoming the Guide Through Uncertainty
Sustaining Your Leadership Journey
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"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
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