Becoming the Boss: New Rules for the Next Generation of Leaders

The author of Getting from College to Career reinvents the concept of management for a new generation, offering a fresh and relevant approach to career success that shows millennials how to make the next step: become a leader.

We are in the midst of a leadership revolution, as power passes from baby boomers to the millennials who are stepping into executive positions in corporations, government, and their own businesses. Becoming the Boss is a brisk, tech-savvy success manual filled with real-world, actionable tips from an expert. Lindsey
Pollak defines what millennial generation leadership is and draws on original research, her own experience, and interviews with young managers and entrepreneurs to share the secrets of what makes them successful leaders—and shows young professionals how to rise in their own careers.

From learning to develop a style that appeals to older colleagues to managing virtual employees to mastering the rules of social media etiquette, Becoming the Boss helps listeners identify their next professional move and shows them how to succeed once they get there.

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Becoming the Boss: New Rules for the Next Generation of Leaders

The author of Getting from College to Career reinvents the concept of management for a new generation, offering a fresh and relevant approach to career success that shows millennials how to make the next step: become a leader.

We are in the midst of a leadership revolution, as power passes from baby boomers to the millennials who are stepping into executive positions in corporations, government, and their own businesses. Becoming the Boss is a brisk, tech-savvy success manual filled with real-world, actionable tips from an expert. Lindsey
Pollak defines what millennial generation leadership is and draws on original research, her own experience, and interviews with young managers and entrepreneurs to share the secrets of what makes them successful leaders—and shows young professionals how to rise in their own careers.

From learning to develop a style that appeals to older colleagues to managing virtual employees to mastering the rules of social media etiquette, Becoming the Boss helps listeners identify their next professional move and shows them how to succeed once they get there.

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Becoming the Boss: New Rules for the Next Generation of Leaders

Becoming the Boss: New Rules for the Next Generation of Leaders

Becoming the Boss: New Rules for the Next Generation of Leaders

Becoming the Boss: New Rules for the Next Generation of Leaders

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Overview

The author of Getting from College to Career reinvents the concept of management for a new generation, offering a fresh and relevant approach to career success that shows millennials how to make the next step: become a leader.

We are in the midst of a leadership revolution, as power passes from baby boomers to the millennials who are stepping into executive positions in corporations, government, and their own businesses. Becoming the Boss is a brisk, tech-savvy success manual filled with real-world, actionable tips from an expert. Lindsey
Pollak defines what millennial generation leadership is and draws on original research, her own experience, and interviews with young managers and entrepreneurs to share the secrets of what makes them successful leaders—and shows young professionals how to rise in their own careers.

From learning to develop a style that appeals to older colleagues to managing virtual employees to mastering the rules of social media etiquette, Becoming the Boss helps listeners identify their next professional move and shows them how to succeed once they get there.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781481533324
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
Publication date: 02/28/2015
Edition description: Unabridged
Product dimensions: 6.10(w) x 6.70(h) x 1.10(d)

About the Author

Lindsey Pollak is a keynote speaker, corporate consultant, and internationally recognized expert on Millennial generation career and workplace issues. She is an official ambassador for LinkedIn and the author of Getting from College to Career: Your Essential Guide to Succeeding in the Real World. She also serves as the spokesperson for The Hartford's "My Tomorrow" campaign and chair of Cosmopolitan's Millennial Advisory Board. Forbes selected her career advice blog as one of the Top 100 Websites for Your Career. A graduate of Yale University, she lives in New York City.

Table of Contents

Introduction 1

Part I Learn

0.5 Catchup: Winning Friends, Moving Cheese, and Breaking All the Rules 25

1 Prep: Feeling the Fear, Filling the Tanks, and Perfecting the Pots 42

2 Be: Building Your Brand, Polishing Your Presence, and Dealing with Being Booped 60

3 Be.com: Ego-googling, Hunting Moose, and Making Time to Tweet 89

Part II Lead

4 Listen: Choosing Your Method, Knowing Your Audience, and Becoming a Master of Meetings 119

5 Manage: Driving the Truck, Giving Out Trophies, and Closing Your Door Almost All the Way 159

6 Prioritize: Running the Marathon, Delegating Undictatorially, and Handling Stress Like a Buddhist Nun 215

Part III Last

7 Connect: Finding Your Champions, Networking Up, and Always Taking the Meeting 248

8 Grow: Getting Better, Falling with Style, and Truly Changing the World 275

Resources 293

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