The Awesome Boss Playbook: 10 Strategies for Leading with Style is a no-nonsense guide for anyone ready to step up and become a leader that inspires, empowers, and drives real results. Drawing on over 25 years of experience in management consulting, talent assessment, and coaching, this book offers 10 actionable strategies for leading with clarity, confidence, and authenticity. From hiring top talent and empowering your team to owning tough decisions and fostering a culture of growth, these strategies are designed to transform the way you lead?whether you're a new manager or an experienced executive. If you're tired of the same old leadership fluff and ready to make a real impact, this playbook is for you. It's time to stop managing and start leading with style.

Marako Marcus is a management consultant, coach, and public speaker with over 25 years of experience, and a reputation for being straight to the point. He helps executives, teams, and individuals face their challenges head-on, cutting through the corporate nonsense and delivering results that matter. With years of experience working with organizations of all sizes, Marako has knowledge of what's wrong with most workplaces and ideas on how to fix them?without the usual corporate jargon.

A master of tough love and tough conversations, he's a coach who asks those powerful questions, tells it like it is and makes sure you know exactly where you stand. His approach is simple: if you're not getting it done, stop whining and start acting. He's worked with leaders who need a wake-up call and teams who need someone to light a fire under them.

When he's not stirring up success in the business world, Marako unleashes his creativity as a musician and producer. Yes, he's the guy who can juggle spreadsheets and compose a killer track at the same time?proving that sharp focus can strike the right chord in both the boardroom and the studio. Marako's blend of directness and creativity makes him a unique voice in the business world?and someone you'll want to listen to.