The Manager's Toolbox examines 99 tools used for both personal and professional growth. Many of these tools a manager will want to employ on a daily basis. These tools are designed to aid any manager to understand and effectively manage his or her staff.

A manager will learn how to retain his or her inherent power without giving it away to others. He or she will learn the secrets of communicating effectively, setting appropriate boundaries, creating "raving fans" of their staff, managing without appearing to manage, monitoring red flags, identifying and avoiding burnout, and the intricacies of conducting ten different counseling sessions.