"From acquiring talent to tactful terminations, Matuson's approach is to boil down management psychologies to real-world examples and key learning points that are reinforced at the end of each chapter. In this way, both as a guide to managing down and up, the book acts as a timely refresher for those engaged in the daily process of management... Critical to successful management." Management Today

“Common sense is not as common as the phrase indicates — and this book collates a lot of practical people skills. Geared to first-time managers (although many a seasoned one might like to take a sneaky peek to remind them of what they should have learnt long ago), it tackles the tricky problems of all middle managers — that is, you don’t just manage your reports, but your manager as well... Recommended” Talent Engagement Review