“ ‘Best Boss! The Impact of Extraordinary Leaders’ is focused on a topic that accounts for much of the variance in performance and satisfaction among people at work—in departments, teams, and organizations: what is the nature of boss-subordinate relations? When interactions are built on trust, as the authors explain, everyone wins. As an executive coach, I believe bosses can learn to build trust. For me, this book is valuable because it shows how.”—Harry Hutson, Executive Coach and Author of Navigating an Organizational Crisis: When Leadership Matters Most
“When I look back upon the best bosses throughout my career, there were three recurring characteristics that inspired me to provide my best efforts: they were authentic in their approach, they cared for my well-being and they were generous in sharing their knowledge for my benefit. The best bosses generated more discretionary effort in my activities, I was grateful for their excellent care, and wanted to keep that partnership thriving. ‘Best Boss! The Impact of Extraordinary Leaders’ is a validation of my experience of great people leadership and what it can do for both employees and the organization.”—Bob Cancalosi, CEO and Owner of Four Loop Learning
“‘Best Boss! The Impact of Extraordinary Leaders’ comes from a deep belief by the authors in the power of leadership and offers comprehensive research, assessments and self-reflection guides on effective behaviors. In addition, it encourages organizations to reflect on their mental models that underly and potentially interfere with leadership development. This book stirs your thinking and offers practical solutions.”—Malini Janakiraman , Malini Global Consulting
“There are few things more important in our early growth and development than healthy attachments to our parents and caregivers. Similarly, there are few things as important in our work lives as who our supervisors are to us. What else has the degree of impact in terms of satisfaction and growth? Coauthors Duncan Ferguson, Toni Pristo and John Furcon have generated novel perspectives on best bosses which we know will be critically important. It will show how the workplace can be better for all of us. And for most of us work is where we will spend the better part of our lives.”—David Evan “Daven” Morrison, MD, Group for the Advancement of Psychiatry; Committee on Work and Psychiatry and author of Psychiatric Dysfunction in the Workplace (Oxford)
“Having had the experience of working for a Best Boss, I know first-hand the immeasurable positive impact this type of leader can have on personal growth and professional progression. Working in the engagement space, I hear so many organizations and leaders wondering how managers and executives alike can drive engagement, innovation, and genuine connection – especially during this time where we are more remote than ever and increasingly burnt out. Ferguson, Pristo, and Furcon have harnessed the power of personal stories and consolidated them into universally relatable insights that inspire action. ‘Best Boss! The Impact of Extraordinary Leaders’ goes beyond description, helping readers reflect on their style through self-assessment exercises – allowing us all to realize our own personal brand of Best Bossing!”—Carolyn Kalafut, MA, People Science Consultant at Glint, a part of LinkedIn
“This isn’t just a leadership book, it’s a combination of powerful personal stories and insights that will stir emotion, inspire, and provide actionable strategies for becoming a Best Boss… a boss who brings out the best in others, activates potential, and makes the workplace experience (and the world) a truly better place. The Best Boss effect is hard to quantify… their impact can cascade through others in a way that multiplies their positive impact, creating more Best Bosses in the process. I’ve seen it firsthand in my work with organizations. Duncan, Toni, and John have poured their hearts and souls into the Best Boss research for years and this book brings their thought leadership to the world… grab a copy and get ready to be drawn right in…”—Stefanie Mockler, Ph.D., Leadership Consultant, Coach and Founder of the Female Leader’s Edge
“You do not become a Best Boss overnight. This book will assist you in developing the skills and characteristics that make you an unforgettable leader … If you learn nothing else from reading this book, don’t forget to reach out to your Best Boss and tell him or her how much of an impact they made in your work and personal life… and that you will continue this legacy.”—Paul Schneider, Partner, Keystone Partners