The Art of Being a Deputy

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Features: Follow the world CEO Jack Welch for 15 years, known as the "world second-in-command," Boudreau reveals the art of being a deputy! Jack Welch personally wrote the foreword! Rosanna Boudreau spent an outstanding 15 years alongside 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, witty, 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, Rosanna Boudreau 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 time working with the legendary General Electric CEO Jack Welch—a smart, strict, energetic business leader of the 20th century—Boudreau reveals the secrets to her years of career success. The core lies in building an effective and mutually beneficial partnership with your superior. Boudreau 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. Boudreau's attitude is straightforward, sharp, and subtly suggestive, setting her apart 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 daily data and information overload at lightning speed, and remain composed under pressure. Finally, Boudreau says, the key to excelling at work is sharing your passion for it. Up, Up, The Art of Being a Deputy offers invaluable guidance to help you manage your career and handle issues with elegance and confidence. This book should become a management bible for those who wish to elevate their professional standing.