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I am building a new firm concept that charges a 0% management fee and only collects on internal expenses. Converting my book to my new independent practice with 70mm. Yes, I’m taking a big pay cut

Best books for learning tactical business management, strategy, and growth? Looking for more meaty than "Playing to Win" - willing to read good textbooks. Have read plenty of leadership dev books.

I am in process of buying a Lincoln book. About 500k in revenue. We used a third party to value it, Key Management Group. They produce great reports on the practice you're looking at acquiring

Recommendations for books and podcasts on business, strategy, management, etc. that have helped your career?

Any recommendations for business and / or management books that impacted you positively? Currently on a reading spree and could use some good sources here :)

SC brings up another point, do you let your team and supervisors know you are in recovery? I have always lived by the adage I may be the only Big Book anyone sees, so I always let my co-workers and management know I'm in recovery. I'm also a DCM so it helps book time off to go to Area Assemblies.

About to move into more a more managerial role. CDs and other managers: what makes a successful leader/manager? What pitfalls do I need to be mindful of? Any books impact your style or approach?

*Finally books overdue and desperately needed vacation* Manager: "Hey Bob, can you set up a meet-" Bob: "Sorry, I'm on vacation then." Manager: "I didn't tell you when...."

I'm a senior finance major planning to take the CISA instead of the CFA/CPA so I can get to manager. What are the best CISA prep programs/books for a non-IT major?

What time do you booked your return flights on Thursday's? Awesome managers have let me book as early as 4:30 PM.

Any book recommendations on the topic of time management?

Managers, do you feel it's the stronger performers who are less likely to take advantage (book later morning flights and earlier go home flights)? I've been noticing this a lot from my mediocre ppl.

I've tried really hard to be the best manager possible. Read all the books. Assigned everyone work aligned to their skills and goals. Have a flexible schedule and what do I get...

Any recommendations for good business books (preferably on general management or economics)?

Best books on Agile project management?

I was asked by a friend for a few management consultant books (similar to liar's poker in the finance industry) to check out. The only one I can think of is Peter Drucker's Adventures of a Bystander (good but not too much consulting)... any suggestions! 😁

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In 2023 I'm wanting to help make my management more effective. So, I'm looking for a book or a couple of books to gift my team this holiday season. I would like books that focus on communication and taking ownership. Any recommendations?

I like to throw in pterodactyls in my data books every now and then just to see if my manager will notice.

As my title states, I’m insurance agent I’ve been doing this job going on six months a lot of cold calling although that’ll end. Once I build up my book however I really don’t enjoy it. There’s a lot of money to be had, which is a big factor for me but I really can’t see myself doing it and I don’t have buy in this industry The coworkers and managers are phenomenal. However, I feel like I should go to school which I currently am but definitely can’t do a full-time at both.. thoughts, thank you

Have you found any community manager books that you would recommend?

please suggest best books for program management and product management?

Also, if there's any short course which will be helpful?

Hi fishes,
Need some advice.
I'm on a team of 25ppl.
There is one member in my team who takes all the limelight though he works the same as me.
He points out each and everything to the manager and tries to stay in her good books.
I feel my manager doesn't understand the efforts I put just because I refused to go to office for a span of 3 weeks.

Also I'm starting to feel this bcoz many ppl in my team got appreciation and reward points.
But I didn't receive any appreciation nor any rewards.

“International” Accountant with a CPA at a large Asset Manager; 3.5 YoE (manage foreign entity books). I took this job to give accounting another shot, been here just about a year, and I’m ultimately finding myself just as unfulfilled (but better paid) as my last role and absolutely hating Quarter-End close. If I’m looking for consistent WLB (40-45 hrs, no travel) what are my options? I don’t want to sell myself short and pursue IA due to the unfulfilling aspect but all the while I’m lost.

Anyone in PE/VC, what is a good way to describe a manager that “creates” deals instead of “sourcing” them? The client wants to differentiate itself without using cliche wording that is in a lot of pitch books. Seems like a “just do something amazing” request, but I’m at a loss to even provide the partner with ideas/a base to work off of.

Which is the best book you've ever read for supply chain management?

My niece seems to be following my steps and I want to help her somehow in her professional development. Any suggestions?

Not happy in my current role. Projects have been canceled or postponed left and right, I’m not getting to do the work that I was hired for. Been here for nearly a year now and have little work to show for it. Talking to management doesn’t help, I essentially get told to “hang tight”.

I want to jump, but how do I explain my situation to a potential employer? Is it OK to just rely on book pieces from previous gigs?

Feeling stuck.

If a hiring manager in industry books in a call post final round interview, could this still be a rejection / further interview? Or does it mean it's most likely an offer?

Anyone willing to share some best resources (books, podcasts, etc) for imposture syndrome? For awareness, I am a white women in HR. Always struggled with confidence but experienced some brutal/toxic management with my HR role with a bad business partner (now in a new role), and I am continuing to struggle with my confidence. Appreciate resources that are “self-help”. Also considering a therapist but hoping to also own the process myself for quicker “recovery”. TIA!

Any recommendations for books and courses on management and interpersonal skills? Don't exactly struggle in that area, but I don't want to neglect it as I'm moving from primarily technical delivery to some people-management.

Can someone recommend books/resources on ESG reporting for a newbie please?

( Moved from product management to consulting recently and wanna learn more about ESG reporting please)

Hey!
I just got a job as an Onboarding Lead (their 1st onboarder) at a small start up.
My job will be onboarding/assisting new clients in our platform. I’ve had 6 yrs of tech support and customer success management experience, but as a 100% onboarding role I am looking for resources on how to build/develop an Onboarding program and team.
I know it’s a vague ask, but any websites, books, creators or accounts that would be helpful to get my creative juices flowing would be so appreciated. Thx!

Do senior underwriting managers get a profit share bonus based off book performance?

Have some timeoff coming up, what are some of the best management books you have read and would recommend?

I have been in client facing wealth management as an advisor for 10 years. I haven’t built a book of business because I’ve worked for mostly discount brokers (Merrill edge, TDA, Etrade). I want to know how to transition to a non client facing role in wealth management or another financial role. I am series 7 and series 66 licensed. Any thoughts?

Hello Fishes,

Looking for advise on how to switch from CIO advisory to Product Management roles.

Tired of advisory as of now.

Recommendations for books, courses, certifications to start with.

Thanks