Everybody's had at least one: a boss who gets in the way, doesn't really seem to understand how things get done, or just won't listen. And nobody wants to be like that when we get the chance to be in charge. Some kinds of unproductive or destructive management traps are easy to fall into if you don't see them coming.

This short book describes thirteen of these traps and gives real-life examples of each. Suggestions are offered about how to avoid each of them. The author's stated goal: "to help you avoid doing damage." Based on his own experiences and the experiences of people he's worked with, the author provides practical advice on communication, decision making, keeping your eyes and ears open, and other techniques designed to keep your organization moving in a positive direction.