Amazon Book Review – How to Be a Great Boss — Gino Wickman
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ABOUT THE BOOK
“How to Be a Great Boss” by Gino Wickman (co-authored with René Boer) addresses a fundamental challenge in business: driving engagement and performance by improving the quality of management. Built from the experience of over 30,000 real-life bosses and grounded in the established EOS framework (also found in Wickman’s ‘Traction’), this book takes a hands-on, actionable approach to leadership and management.
Wickman and Boer argue that most employees are not disengaged by nature—the real differentiator between disengaged and high-performing teams is the quality of their boss. The authors provide clear tools, checklists, and frameworks tailored for busy executives and managers, offering guidance on topics like holding effective meetings, providing actionable feedback, handling underperformers, delegating effectively, and keeping yourself accountable as a boss. Forms, exercises, and practical lists make these lessons easy to implement without the need for a large HR department or consultant’s input.
This book is not just theory; it’s a field-tested, direct guide designed to help leaders at any stage of their career. While the primary audience is those implementing or considering EOS in their organizations, the tools here are broadly applicable. It serves both as an introduction to essential management principles and a practical refresher for experienced leaders who want to get back to basics. If you seek practical advice on motivating teams and want to be the leader your organization deserves, this book delivers concise, no-nonsense strategies you can act on immediately.
WHY THIS BOOK
This book stands out for its pragmatic approach: It provides quick, immediately actionable tactics rather than abstract leadership theory. The blend of leadership and management tips makes it ideal for organizations lacking formal HR expertise, fast-scaling startups, and managers seeking tangible performance improvements. Frequent references to EOS may nudge you toward broader adoption, but you’ll get real value whether or not you use the full system.
WHO IS RECOMMENDED TO READ THIS BOOK?
- CEOs and founders of early- to mid-stage organizations seeking practical leadership routines
- New and aspiring managers stepping into people-leadership roles
- Department heads or team leaders aiming to boost accountability and engagement
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Gino Wickman is the creator of the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS), a set of business management tools that have been widely adopted by growth-focused organizations. Known for other highly regarded business books such as ‘Traction’ and ‘Get a Grip’, Wickman specializes in translating leadership best practices into simple, actionable systems that help entrepreneurs and leaders excel. René Boer is an experienced coach and business advisor with decades of practical leadership expertise.
