Description: You are a boss. You have a boss. In the Thick of It takes you on a journey of awareness, growth, and purpose to help you master the art of leadership, becoming the kind of leader that delivers results while bringing out the best in others, and bringing out the best in yourself at work.
Brief description: Gwyn Teatro started her career in the mailroom of a large financial institution in Toronto, Ontario. At the tender age of eighteen, her education as a student of human nature was to begin there, as she sat between two middle-aged Scottish veterans, Dave McNeillie and Eddie Killen. There she opened letters and listened to their opinions about the leadership skills of various managers to whom they delivered mail. Dave and Eddie also taught her more than she needed to know about "the language profane." But, over the ensuing years, even that has had its useful moments. Today, Gwyn is a Certified Professional Coach with a Master of Science degree in management. She has spent the bulk of her career as an HR professional in the financial services industry where she coached senior business leaders and groups on leadership, organizational effectiveness, and strategic business planning. Active on social media and an award-winning blogger on HR and leadership trends and issues, Gwyn has learned a lot about building, that is, building relationships, building bridges, building alliances, and building credibility.
Review Quotes:
I teach employees how to manage up in their organizations. But until I read this book, I'd never heard of leading from the middle. What a great concept! Read it and reap ... great results! -BJ GALLAGHER, COAUTHOR, "A PEACOCK IN THE LAND OF PENGUINS: A FABLE ABOUT CREATIVITY AND COURAGE" Gwyn Teatro's immensely readable book covers a lot of terrain, but is so easy and fun to read, you don't want to put it down. Through a combination of excellent, practical advice and thought provoking questions, you will be guided toward becoming the leader and person you were meant to be. -JESSE LYN STONER, CO-AUTHOR OF THE BEST-SELLING BOOK "FULL STEAM AHEAD!" This is more than a book about leadership - it's about making a choice to lead, to tackle change head-on, and to drive change when necessary. In The Thick of It is a must-read for anyone looking to grow as a leader. -LISA KING, AUTHOR, "JUST DO YOU: AUTHENTICITY, LEADERSHIP, AND YOUR PERSONAL BRAND" In the Thick of It will add value to anyone who wishes to influence others, in or out of the workplace. -STEVE RIDDLE, COACHSTATION, BRISBANE AUSTRALIA Best book on learning how to be a leader I've read in ages. This amazing book will make a difference in our leadership ability, and in our lives. -KAT TANSEY, AUTHOR, "CHOOSING TO BE" Firmly grounded in the reality of the joys and the adversity we all face in our lives, she shows how exercising uplifting leadership will give us meaning in our families, our communities, our workplace, and ultimately in ourselves. -HUBERT SAIINT-ONGE, SAINTONGE ALLIANCE Rich in practical wisdom about the very real situations managers and leaders face, presented with sincerity, warmth and humor. It is pure inspiration and pure Gwyn - the Dr. Seuss of leadership. -DR ANNE PERSCHEL, GERMANE COACHING AND CONSULTING In The Thick Of It offers managers who feel stuck in the middle, a road map to not just succeed, but thrive as leaders. -TANVEER NASEER, AUTHOR, "LEADERSHIP VERTIGO" You'll learn how to lead from the middle. You'll also learn how to get from where you are now to where you'd like to be. -WALLY BOCK, AUTHOR, "NOW YOU'RE THE BOSS: MAKING THE MOST OF THE MOST IMPORTANT TRANSITION IN BUSINESS" Fabulous, engaging writing with cogent guidance and examples on what it means to lead effectively from the toughest spot of all-the middle. A joy to read and an excellent guide for everyone involved in supporting the work of others. -ART PETTY, ART PETTY GROUP Simple. Clear. Relatable. Actionable. -SUSAN MAZZA, CEO CLARUS CONSULTING GROUP LLC