Books Don't Be a D*ck Manager: The Down & Dirty Guide to Management  by James Monroe (Author)

"Don't Be a Dck Manager: The Down & Dirty Guide to Management" by James Monroe is a practical and straightforward guide aimed primarily at young, newly promoted managers. Monroe draws on his extensive experience managing teams at major media companies and startups to reveal essential management skills rarely taught in schools or training programs. The book emphasizes the critical importance of developing personal characteristics that make a manager effective, such as empathy, communication, and decisiveness, while cautioning against common pitfalls that create toxic "dik managers."

The author uses candid, relatable language and real-life examples to stress how unprepared managers often fail because they are promoted without proper training. He provides tools and insights to help managers improve team culture, employee productivity, and their own leadership style. The book also serves as a resource for employees dealing with difficult managers, helping them understand and navigate those dynamics.