We publish and distribute the book, The Boss, by Andrew O'Keeffe.
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The Boss is a novel based on true stories about bosses.

The Boss is based on true stories gathered by the author over many years. The book tells a story about the impact of work on the human spirit.

Lauren Johnson is a talented marketing professional in her thirties who changes jobs to escape the torment of a horrid manager. But her dream job turns sour due to the erratic behaviour of the dysfunctional executive team. Lauren just wants to do her job, but is constantly obstructed by the intimidating tactics of some managers, or the compliant behaviour of others, until finally she has to respond or have her spirit crushed.

Why are bosses important?
Our bosses at work have a major impact on our life - they drive not only our enjoyment at work, but also our level of energy for life outside of work. If you work for the sort of boss who saps your energy, then you find you don't have much drive outside of work. Conversely, if you work for a boss who motivates you, you find you have plenty of energy outside of work.

There is a saying that "people join companies and leave bosses". Studies show that 80% of people who resign from organisations do so because of their immediate manager.

The Boss has featured on Channel 7 Sunrise and is receiving great reviews:

"I bought The Boss last weekend and couldn't put it down, reading it every evening this week. Thank you."
- CM, New Zealand

"The Boss is a great read, and thoroughly recommended"
- Murray Peters, radio 2ST

"The Boss is an excellent book. I have recommended my executive leadership team read it"
- CEO, major IT organisation

"A must read...."
- Human Resources Magazine

"Wow!!!  I was not able to put it down and read it within two days! Congratulations on producing such a great book"
- LF, Sydney

At Great Bosses our aim is to:

• Help bosses be better bosses
• Help staff cope with the negative effects of poor bosses
• Help young people in their early years of work so they become great bosses in time

How to Order
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The Price
The Boss (hardcover, 264 pages, Greenleaf Book Group) has a recommended retail price of $AUD34.50 (or approximately $US24.95). The price reduces for bulk orders of 22 books or more (1 carton or more). 

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About the Author
Andrew O'Keeffe has been observing bosses for many years. He's worked for bosses, and he's been a boss. As a senior human resources executive, Andrew has worked closely with a range of bosses in diverse companies over his twenty-five year career. He was employed by IBM, Cable & Wireless Optus, Sinclair Knight Merz and Hewitt Associates. Early in his career, he worked in industrial relations in the mining and manufacturing industries.

Andrew grew up in Broken Hill, Australia and studied economics and industrial relations at the University of Sydney. He lives in Sydney, Australia and consults in the human dimension of organisations.

Andrew is involved in leadership education with two of Australia’s leading business schools, AGSM Executive Programs and Mt Eliza Executive Centre.

Andrew is a frequent speaker at conferences. In October 2008 he toured with primate expert Dr Jane Goodall speaking to business audiences in Australia and New Zealand about our instinctive hardwiring and the implications for leadership (see www.hardwiredhumans.com).