Modern Manager - by Corina Walsh (Paperback)

About the Book

Ease the pain of leading and tap into the joy of developing others with this guide to overcoming the five most common frustrations that managers face.

Book Synopsis

"Best manager ever." That's the feedback all leaders want from their teams. So how do you make that a reality?

Whether you're new to management or a seasoned leader, you've probably asked yourself: "Am I cut out for this?" It's not your fault. In today's dynamic workplace, the demands on managers have never been higher. With technology reshaping business practices, employees feeling stretched thin, and conflicting management advice saturating social media, it's difficult to know where to turn for support-until now.

Modern Manager will help you understand and overcome the most common frustrations that managers face. Throughout, Corina Walsh-founder of Managing Made Easy(TM) and experienced leadership coach-tackles the challenges and misconceptions that hold managers back, including:

why fear of micromanagement impedes progress, the disconnect between delegation and desired results, why constructive feedback conversations go sideways, how to use coaching to create lasting improvement in performance, andwhat really motivates today's generation of workers.

Corina reveals the root causes of your daily frustrations and provides real-world insights and actionable solutions to transform obstacles into opportunities for success. Are you ready to overcome your burnout once and for all?

Review Quotes

"Powerful, empathic and actionable. Buy a copy for your boss, or even better, for yourself." -Seth Godin, author of This is Marketing

"I wish there had been a resource like this when I first entered the ranks of management. You will clearly see the most talented leaders lead based on a rock-solid foundation of clear and basic human values. As a leader you will be tested and even frustrated. This book will help you build the resilience and skills you need to get the job done and become a successful modern leader." -Pattie Lovett-Reid, former chief financial commentator, CTV News

"Clear, precise, and actionable . . . Modern Manager is a savvy, insightful leadership guide to effective, humancentric management." -Foreword Clarion Reviews

"Corina Walsh strikes a great balance between explaining the new realities of managing in the post-covid era and providing practical instruction on how to 'become the change' managers are seeking from their teams." -Emad Rizkalla, founder and CEO, Bluedrop

"In Modern Manager, Corina Walsh provides an engaging, story-filled exploration of the core principles of her leadership development programs, which have been crucial to our success in creating a high-performing, people-first culture." -Joshua Green, cofounder and CEO, Mysa