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

Pollak, Lindsey

ISBN 10: 1481533339 ISBN 13: 9781481533331

Publisher: HarperCollins, 2015

Synopsis

[Read by Coleen Marlo]

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.

About this title

From the Back Cover:

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 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 your older colleagues to managing virtual employees to mastering the rules of social media etiquette, Becoming the Boss helps you identify your next professional move and shows you how to succeed once you get there.

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.

About this edition

• Publisher: HarperCollins
• Publication date: 2015
• ISBN 10: 1481533339
• ISBN 13: 9781481533331
• Binding: Audio CD