Work Happy

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When Jill Geisler became a news director at 27, her managerial experience was minimal, limited to a high school job at a candy shop. Now, three decades later, she is a leading consultant for managers nationwide. WORK HAPPY distills her insights on what transforms good bosses into great ones. Many managers, like Geisler, are promoted for their performance but may lack the skills needed to effectively lead others. These skill gaps can negatively impact employees, businesses, and their own careers. Geisler addresses these gaps, offering research-based tools for immediate application. The book is structured into three sections: What Great Bosses Know and Do, How Great Bosses Grow Great Employees, and How Great Bosses Build Great Places to Work. Each chapter tackles common managerial challenges and provides actionable advice. Topics include managing oneself to lead others, handling difficult situations, fostering collaboration, and ensuring that top talent would recommend their workplace. Geisler enriches her guidance with employee quotes about effective bosses, cautions against misapplying advice, and includes quizzes for self-assessment. In WORK HAPPY, she encourages managers to empathize with challenges, find humor in absurdities, and celebrate achievements.