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The Making of a Manager
Book • 2019
In 'The Making of a Manager,' Julie Zhuo shares her personal journey and insights from her experience as a manager at Facebook.
The book emphasizes that great managers are made, not born, and provides practical advice on key aspects of management such as building and nurturing a strong team, running productive meetings, giving feedback, and developing self-awareness.
Zhuo highlights the importance of focusing on purpose, people, and process to achieve better outcomes and create a healthy team culture.
The book is filled with everyday examples and transformative insights, making it a valuable resource for new and veteran managers alike.
The book emphasizes that great managers are made, not born, and provides practical advice on key aspects of management such as building and nurturing a strong team, running productive meetings, giving feedback, and developing self-awareness.
Zhuo highlights the importance of focusing on purpose, people, and process to achieve better outcomes and create a healthy team culture.
The book is filled with everyday examples and transformative insights, making it a valuable resource for new and veteran managers alike.
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Mentioned in 6 episodes
Written by
Julie Zhuo to share her experiences and insights on management, particularly for new managers in the tech industry.


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