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    Awesome Supervisory Skills: Seven Lessons for Young, First-Time Managers
    Awesome Supervisory Skills: Seven Lessons for Young, First-Time Managers
    Awesome Supervisory Skills: Seven Lessons for Young, First-Time Managers
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    Awesome Supervisory Skills: Seven Lessons for Young, First-Time Managers

    By Tamara Murray

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    Be a better manager NOW. Who has time for 350 pages of (boring) theory? Learn to be awesome for the price of a coffee and the time it takes to drink it.

    The number one reason people hate their jobs is because their boss sucks. And you don't want to suck as a manager -- you want to be awesome. But how? In this upbeat, concise, and practical guide, you'll gain supervisory skills that wow in any workplace. You'll learn:
    - How can I motivate my team when the work gets tough?
    - What's a Zorro Circle?
    - How do I deal with that grumpy coworker?

    Author Tamara Murray shares dos and don'ts she picked up through years of trial and error, reading a lot of Fast Company...and having the occasional breakdown in a colleague's office. Eventually, she had people telling her she was the best manager they'd ever had. Packed with real-world tips you can put to use immediately, these seven lessons will stick with you your entire career.

    What readers are saying:
    "Like a friend giving me advice over a cup of coffee."
    "Unlike other management books that can be dry and boring, this is a lively and fast-paced read."
    "Simple, straightforward pointers on how to deal with many challenges that I have already encountered as a newbie manager."

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherTamara Murray
    Release dateApr 18, 2014
    ISBN9781311233202
    Awesome Supervisory Skills: Seven Lessons for Young, First-Time Managers
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    Tamara Murray

    Tamara Murray learned she had a knack for management and leadership when people kept asking her to do it, despite her lack of formal management training. At 16, as the youngest employee, she was promoted to assistant manager at a retail store. At 20, she managed cadres of parent and student volunteers at two nonprofits. At 22, she had a steady stream of interns under her purview. And at 26, a PR firm put her on its senior team, responsible for managing multiple account teams and clients. In every role, she managed people the same age or older, often with more experience and credentials.She found her footing through a combination of trial and error, reading a lot of Fast Company, and having the occasional breakdown in a colleague's office. Eventually, people started using phrases like "one-of-a-kind leader," "brings out the best in everyone," and "trusted to deliver results," to describe her management style. She's a firm believer that you don't need an MBA (and massive student loans) to be an awesome manager.Originally from San Francisco, she set off to travel Latin America in October 2013 with her husband, Chris, and their dog, Holly, to gain perspective, research their next projects, and learn to make killer refried beans. Follow her travels and projects at HelloImTamara.com or on Twitter: @tamaramurray.

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      Awesome Supervisory Skills - Tamara Murray

      Awesome Supervisory Skills: Seven Lessons for Young, First-Time Managers

      Written by Tamara Murray

      Edited by Eva C. Meszaros

      Copyright 2014 by Tamara Murray

      Smashwords Edition

      This ebook is licensed for your personal enjoyment only. This ebook may not be re-sold or given away to other people. If you would like to share this book with another person, please purchase an additional copy for each recipient. If you’re reading this book and did not purchase it, or it was not purchased for your use only, then please return to your favorite ebook retailer and purchase your own copy. Thank you for respecting the hard work of this author.

      Cover photo: iStock.com/Thomas_EyeDesign

      To the people who've mentored me, I learned all of this by watching you—thank you.

      To the awesome young leaders who feel like imposters, you are, in reality, the best people for the job.

      Contents

      Title Page

      Copyright

      Dedication

      Welcome to Your First Day of Awesome Management

      Lesson 1: Management Is a Service Job

      Lesson 2: Um, What Did I Do Today? Is Normal

      Lesson 3: Make 'Em Long for the Sea

      Lesson 4: Deal With Bad Apples Faster Than You Can Read This Sentence

      Lesson 5: You Have a Team for a Reason

      Lesson 6: Would You Respect You?

      Lesson 7: Secure Your Mask First

      Pay It Forward

      Resources and Recommended Reading

      About the Author

      Welcome to Your First Day of Awesome Management

      Congratulations, you've been promoted to manager! At the tender age of however-old-you-are!

      You texted your significant other with a minimum of 15 exclamation marks. You called your mom to tell her you've made it, you've finally made it. And you treated yourself to an adult beverage, or three, in anticipation of your raise.

      Then, you bought this guide. Being the smarty pants you are, you know that the number one reason people hate their jobs is because their boss sucks. And you don't want to suck as a manager—you want to be awesome. But how?

      That's how it is for most people: once you're really good at something, you stop doing it and start managing other people to do it. But what made you awesome at your initial job isn't necessarily what will make you an awesome manager. And it can be especially challenging when you're one of the youngest in the room and without formal management training.

      A wise manager of mine once told me that you learn the most when

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