Victor Lipman has over two decades of Fortune 500 frontline and executive management experience. He s a regular contributor to Forbes and Psychology Today, and has his own consulting firm, Howling Wolf Management Training LLC."
Publishers Weekly05/04/2015
Think manager and you probably get a mental image of Alec Baldwin
in Glengarry Glen Ross: a domineering, aggressive, highly stressed
executive. Lipman, former manager at a Fortune 500 company and a
Forbes and Psychology Today contributor, wants to change this
perception. While the dynamic Type A executive is often perceived
as the most accomplished and efficient, Lipman argues that a calm,
low-key personality can be just as good, or even better. After
being passed over for a promotion because of his
not-typically-managerial personality, he created this book to help
readers become better managers, no matter their personality types.
According to Lipman, Type B managers are likely to value relaxation
over competitiveness, to create closer and easier relationships, to
maintain consistent high standards, and to value earning employee
trust and respect. Lipman provides concrete advice on how Type B
managers can lead by example, manage challenging employees, and
navigate conflict all by utilizing those personality traits
historically considered un-leaderly. This is an excellent resource
for leaders who don t fit the mold, and for upper managers who need
to fill leadership positions. Agent: Janet Rosen, Sheree Bykofsky
Associates. (Aug.)
Library Journal06/01/2015
One of the common misconceptions in business is that the perfect
candidate for management demonstrates the classic attributes of the
type A personality: competitive, driven, and demanding. Writer and
management consultant Lipman examines core principles from a
relational standpoint and reveals that some traits commonly touted
as essential for managers actually do more harm than good. In 30
short chapters, the author provides a solid argument that the most
successful leaders must also exhibit type B characteristics. Some
of these qualities include being risk averse, highly analytical,
and willing to listen to others. Filled with case studies, sidebars
on management techniques, and bulleted lists of best practices,
each chapter also includes a management insight summary. This work
expands upon the research presented in Susan Cain's Quiet and
Jennifer B. Kahnweiler's The Introverted Leader to provide a solid
argument for the importance of thoughtful leadership. VERDICT
Lipman's take on the characteristics of a strong leader provides a
simple solution to some of the most common employee disengagement
issues. John Rodzvilla, Emerson Coll., Boston Booklist
The hard-driving, competitive personality of Type A managers is
essential to business success. Lipman debunks that assumption,
arguing that while competitiveness is necessary for success, a
manager with a more communicative style and calm demeanor (Type B)
is actually more effective. Lipman cites Phil Jackson, the NBA
coach known for his Zen management style, and Warren Buffet, known
for his modesty and tendency to delegate to those more
knowledgeable than himself, as examples of highly effective
managers who don't fit the image of the hard-charging executive. He
examines the key functions of management and the personality traits
needed for effective managers. Lipman points to research showing
that people leave managers, not companies. Unhappy employees are
less productive than they could be and are more likely to leave if
and when they can. And the thing that makes them most unhappy is a
domineering, unreasonable boss. Drawing on 24 years as a manager in
a Fortune 500 company and research on psychology and management,
Lipman offers anecdotes and insight on how to balance drive with
the people skills needed to motivate employees to achieve
success.--Bush, Vanessa Copyright 2015 Booklist"
Publishers Weekly05/04/2015
Think manager and you probably get a mental image of Alec Baldwin
in Glengarry Glen Ross: a domineering, aggressive, highly stressed
executive. Lipman, former manager at a Fortune 500 company and a
Forbes and Psychology Today contributor, wants to change this
perception. While the dynamic Type A executive is often perceived
as the most accomplished and efficient, Lipman argues that a calm,
low-key personality can be just as good, or even better. After
being passed over for a promotion because of his
not-typically-managerial personality, he created this book to help
readers become better managers, no matter their personality types.
According to Lipman, Type B managers are likely to value relaxation
over competitiveness, to create closer and easier relationships, to
maintain consistent high standards, and to value earning employee
trust and respect. Lipman provides concrete advice on how Type B
managers can lead by example, manage challenging employees, and
navigate conflict all by utilizing those personality traits
historically considered un-leaderly. This is an excellent resource
for leaders who don t fit the mold, and for upper managers who need
to fill leadership positions. Agent: Janet Rosen, Sheree Bykofsky
Associates. (Aug.)
Library Journal06/01/2015
One of the common misconceptions in business is that the perfect
candidate for management demonstrates the classic attributes of the
type A personality: competitive, driven, and demanding. Writer and
management consultant Lipman examines core principles from a
relational standpoint and reveals that some traits commonly touted
as essential for managers actually do more harm than good. In 30
short chapters, the author provides a solid argument that the most
successful leaders must also exhibit type B characteristics. Some
of these qualities include being risk averse, highly analytical,
and willing to listen to others. Filled with case studies, sidebars
on management techniques, and bulleted lists of best practices,
each chapter also includes a management insight summary. This work
expands upon the research presented in Susan Cain's "Quiet "and
Jennifer B. Kahnweiler's "The Introverted Leader" to provide a
solid argument for the importance of thoughtful leadership. VERDICT
Lipman's take on the characteristics of a strong leader provides a
simple solution to some of the most common employee disengagement
issues. John Rodzvilla, Emerson Coll., Boston Booklist
The hard-driving, competitive personality of Type A managers is
essential to business success. Lipman debunks that assumption,
arguing that while competitiveness is necessary for success, a
manager with a more communicative style and calm demeanor (Type B)
is actually more effective. Lipman cites Phil Jackson, the NBA
coach known for his Zen management style, and Warren Buffet, known
for his modesty and tendency to delegate to those more
knowledgeable than himself, as examples of highly effective
managers who don't fit the image of the hard-charging executive. He
examines the key functions of management and the personality traits
needed for effective managers. Lipman points to research showing
that people leave managers, not companies. Unhappy employees are
less productive than they could be and are more likely to leave if
and when they can. And the thing that makes them most unhappy is a
domineering, unreasonable boss. Drawing on 24 years as a manager in
a Fortune 500 company and research on psychology and management,
Lipman offers anecdotes and insight on how to balance drive with
the people skills needed to motivate employees to achieve
success.--Bush, Vanessa Copyright 2015 Booklist"
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