| Playing Time |
064426 |
| Series |
Your coach in a box.
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| System Details |
Requires OverDrive Media Console (WMA file size: 96869 KB; MP3 file size: 189851 KB). |
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Mode of access: World Wide Web. |
| Note |
Downloadable audio file. |
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Title from: Title details screen. |
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Unabridged. |
| Performer |
Read by Sean Pratt. |
| Note |
Duration: 6:44:26. |
| Summary |
Since its original publication, The first-time manager has helped many thousands of rookie managers handle their new responsibilities ... and now it can help you! Clear and concise, this audiobook covers all the fundamentals you need for success, with indispensable advice on topics including hiring and firing, leadership, motivation, and managing time and stress. |
| Note |
Includes index. |
| Contents |
pt. 1. So you're going to manage people -- 1. The road to management -- 2. Starting out -- 3. Building trust and confidence -- 4. Show your appreciation -- 5. Being an active listener -- 6. The new manager's job and pitfalls to avoid -- 7. Dealing with your superiors -- 8. Choosing a managerial style of your own -- 9. Building team spirit -- pt. 2. Tackling your new duties -- 10. Managing problem employees -- 11. Hiring and interviewing -- 12. Training team members -- 13. Managing change : dealing with resistance -- 14. Disciplining the employee -- 15. "Oh my god! I can't fire anyone!" -- 16. Having a legal awareness -- pt. 3. Working with people and building relationships -- 17. No secrets -- 18. The human resources department -- 19. The current state of loyalty -- 20. Is there such a thing as motivation? -- 21. The generation gap -- pt. 4. Job descriptions, performance appraisals, and salary administration -- 22. Writing job descriptions -- 23. Doing performance appraisals -- 24. Salary administration -- pt. 5. Improving and developing yourself -- 25. Having emotional intelligence -- 26. Developing a positive self-image -- 27. Managing your own time -- 28. The written word -- 29. The grapevine -- 30. Your best friend : delegation -- 31. A sense of humor -- 32. Managing, participating in, and leading meetings -- 33. Taking center stage : the role of public speaking in your career -- pt. 6. The complete person -- 34. Coping with stress -- 35. Having balance in your life -- 36. A touch of class -- Conclusion. |
| Subject |
Supervision of employees. -- Sound recordings.
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Office management. -- Sound recordings.
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| Genre |
Audiobooks.
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| Added Author |
Topchik, Gary S.
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Pratt, Sean.
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| Other Form: |
Original 9780814408216 (DLC) 2004019486 (OCoLC)56324276 |
| ISBN |
(sound recording : OverDrive MP3 Audio Book) |
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