Up, up, the art of being a deputy

Author: Rosana Bordoni
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Publish Date: 2004-12-01
Features: Followed the world-renowned CEO Jack Welch for 15 years, hailed as "the world's deputy" by Welch, Bordoni reveals the "art of being a deputy"! Jack Welch personally wrote the foreword! Rosana Bordoni spent an outstanding 15 years in the same trenches as Jack Welch, giving her unparalleled talent in the art of leadership. "Up, Up, The Art of Being a Deputy" is far more than an ordinary toolkit. It is engaging, lively, and filled with the personal management experiences of a woman. Everyone has a boss. Anyone who aspires to climb the corporate ladder knows that the relationship with your superior is crucial. In "Up, Up, The Art of Being a Deputy," Rosana Bordoni candidly, engagingly, and unreservedly shares how to make your relationship with your boss work in your favor, no matter where you stand in the company hierarchy. Through vivid anecdotes from her rich career working alongside the legendary General Electric CEO Jack Welch, a smart, strict, dynamic business leader of the 20th century, Bordoni reveals the secrets she has summarized over the years to achieve career success. The core lies in building an effective and advantageous partnership with your superior. Bordoni points out that everyone is a manager in some way. She directly discusses how to read your boss's mind, predict the future, prepare for the unexpected, and achieve the impossible. Bordoni's attitude is straightforward, perceptive, and distinctly different from others' advice. She suggests that "impulsiveness is a virtue," "don't be shy," and "beware of too quiet offices." In a challenging, highly exposed corporate environment, no one understands better than her how to prioritize, make decisions on behalf of your boss, sift through mountains of data and information daily under information overload, and complete multiple tasks at an extraordinary speed while maintaining composure under pressure. Finally, Bordoni says, the key to excelling at work is sharing your passion for your job. "Up, Up, The Art of Being a Deputy" provides invaluable guidance to help you manage your career and handle issues with elegance and confidence. This book should be a management bible for those who wish to elevate their careers.