Bookshelf

Alumni and faculty members who would like to have their books considered for this listing should contact Stacey Himmelberger, editor of Hamilton magazine. This list, which dates back to 2018, is updated periodically with books appearing alphabetically on the date of entry.

Bosses: True Stories of the Good, the Bad and the Ugly by Roger D’Aprix ’55

July 1, 2021

Tags Alumni Book

(ChangeStart Press, 2020)
As noted by the publisher, this book shines a light on an underreported issue — senior leadership’s neglect in preparing bosses to whom they delegate the task of managing the organization’s people. The author introduces readers to a menagerie of bad and ugly bosses, as well as exemplary ones who lead with concern and sensitivity — thoughtful and committed managers who have the wisdom to establish a clear mission, to provide feedback and guidance, and to build an integrated and effective team. D’Aprix is an author, consultant and former corporate communication executive with Xerox and General Electric. In each of his eight books, he has explored people’s connection with their work and the need to make workplaces more receptive to human talent and innovation, both for the individual’s and the organization’s benefit.