History’s great achievers – a Mozart, a Da Vinci, a Jobs and a Musk, have always managed themselves. That is what makes them great achievers. They are the rare exceptions among us … so unusual in their talents and accomplishments as to be considered outside the boundaries of ordinary human potential.
But most of us, even those with modest mental endowments, will have to learn to manage ourselves. We will have to learn to develop ourselves. We will have to place ourselves where we can make the greatest contribution.
Peter Drucker is widely regarded as the father of modern management, offering penetrating insights into business that still resonate today. But Drucker also offers deep wisdom on how to manage our personal lives and how to become more effective leaders.
In this book from Harvard Business Review, Drucker reveals the keys to becoming your own chief executive officer as well as a better leader of others. “Managing Oneself” identifies the probing questions you need to ask to gain the insights essential for taking charge of your career. It charts a powerful course to help you carve out your place in the world.
>>Takeaway
Reading “Managing Oneself” will teach you how to identify your strengths, shine light on your inner values, and position yourself in a job where you’ll manage your own boss.
