Managing for People Who Hate Managing by Devora Zack Summary
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Discover why 68% of managers secretly hate their jobs in Devora Zack's refreshingly honest guide. Using Myers-Briggs insights, this Wall Street Journal featured book transforms "thinkers" and "feelers" into confident leaders - without changing who you really are.
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The Reluctant Leader's Guide to Excellence
Picture this: You've just been promoted for your technical brilliance-coding, designing, analyzing-only to find yourself drowning in performance evaluations and team meetings instead of doing what you love. Sound familiar? Over 70% of professionals will face management responsibilities during their careers, yet only 32% actually enjoy being managers. The disconnect is real, but here's the liberating truth: you don't need to transform yourself to excel at management. In fact, authentic leadership begins not with mimicking others but with understanding yourself. The path to becoming an exceptional manager isn't about becoming someone else-it's about leveraging who you already are while developing the flexibility to work with different personality types. This journey starts with self-knowledge and embracing what Devora Zack calls "The Royal Rule" of management: be yourself.
Understanding Your Natural Style: Thinkers vs. Feelers
Navigating the Transition: From Doing to Managing
Adapting Your Style: Flexing Without Breaking
Managing Visibility and Emotions: The Leadership Paradox
Finding Your Authentic Charisma: The Power Within
Your Authentic Management Journey
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From Columbia University alumni built in San Francisco
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
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"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
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