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The Golden Rules for Managers

By Frank McNair

<p><strong>Quick, expert advice in the best-selling, easy-to-read format that business readers demand.</strong></p><p><em>"A penny saved, a penny earned." "Never leave till tomorrow what you can do today." </em></p><p>Often, the advice that makes the most impact does so because it's delivered in a clear, memorable saying that cuts to the heart of the issue. For business readers fed up with long books that say little, nothing could be more refreshing than <strong>The Golden Rules for Managers</strong>. Management expert Frank McNair distills the best business wisdom into 119 memorable nuggets that speak directly to management issues, then explains the lessons behind the each saying.</p><ul type="disc"><li>Paint a Clear Picture of the Target (goal setting)</li><li>What you Reward is What You Get (providing employee feedback)</li><li>Employees will Respect what you Expect if you Inspect (follow-up)</li><li>A Plan Is Not a Straightjacket (flexibility in execution)</li><li>The Madder You Get, the Dumber You Are (self-management) </li></ul><p>Packaged for visual impact and easy reading, <strong>The Golden Rules for Managers </strong>is the new golden standard in management guides.</p><p><em>"Frank McNair's straight-forward, pragmatic information is to the point, is easy to apply, is relevant and will continue to be relevant 10 years from now for companies such as ours. I use the techniques at my own company.</em>"<br><strong>Chris McSwain, Director, Global Benefits | Whirlpool Corporation</strong></p><p><em>"Frank McNair captures the very essence of what makes good managers into great leaders. And he does it in a way that allows the reader to remember and put into action. A must read.</em>"<br><strong>David Moff, SPHR, Chief Executive Officer | The HR Group, Inc.</strong></p>