I’m the boss!
The 53 mistakes that hinder your leadership in the workplace (and how to avoid them), by Matteo Servidati
Why do some companies grow whilst others do not? The problem is not always down to the market: often, the main obstacles lie within the company itself and in the decisions made by its leaders.
A book that analyses 53 recurring mistakes that hold back the growth of Italian SMEs, ranging from haphazard marketing to the ‘that’s how it’s always been done’ mentality, right through to the pitfalls of people management and leadership.
Running a business today means dealing every day with constantly evolving markets, increasingly demanding customers, new technologies and organisations that are required to adapt rapidly to change. In this context, the quality of leadership can make the difference between growth and stagnation. It is from this realisation that “I’m the Boss! The 53 Mistakes That Hinder Your Leadership in the Workplace (and How to Avoid Them)”, the new book published by Il Sole 24 Ore and written by Matteo Servidati, a manager with an international background and experience gained in multinational companies across marketing, sales and general management.
With a direct, pragmatic style characterised by subtle irony, the author guides entrepreneurs and managers on a journey of self-analysis and self-improvement, highlighting behaviours, beliefs and bad habits that can hinder a company’s development. From strategic planning to people management, from innovation to organisational culture, the book offers practical insights for tackling the challenges of contemporary leadership with greater awareness.
The book opens with a simple yet crucial question: “Why do so many Italian SMEs fail to make the leap in quality?” According to the author, the problem does not stem solely from external factors such as the market, bureaucracy or access to capital, but also from a series of mistakes and behaviours that entrepreneurs and managers continue to repeat when running their businesses. “I’m the boss!” analyses 53 typical mistakes in business leadership, ranging from resistance to change and difficulty in delegating to challenges in people management and organisational development. With a practical and direct approach, the book invites readers to rethink the role of the entrepreneur, highlighting the qualities that have made Made in Italy a symbol of international excellence, such as creativity, resilience and a spirit of initiative, whilst combining them with a stronger managerial culture, the capacity for growth and strategic vision.
