What Makes Great
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Check out what readers are saying:

"Curtiss has guided many new leaders through the challenges of management. I highly recommend his step-by-step guide to any manager who wants to be great."

Francesca Noli 

   Managing Vice President, Capital One

"In a sea of management ‘how to’ books, Curtiss Murphy’s stands out as an indispensable handbook for
any manager. His stories and discussions shine a light on the essential questions that every
manager must ask to succeed."

- Richard Stone

   Author of Story Intelligence and
CEO of StoryWork International

“From office manager to CEO, everyone can benefit from Curtiss Murphy’s how-to guide, no matter their experience level or business. His insights are both practical and inspirational!”

- Lorraine Lyman

  Senior Standardized Patient Educator,
  Eastern Virginia Medical School


Meet Curtiss Murphy

Curtiss Murphy has managed people for more than three decades. As a Vice President of Engineering for a major game studio, he leads a diverse team of artists, quality testers, and engineers. Curtiss is an award-winning author, speaker, and game designer. He is also a professor at Laguna College of Art and Design. An avid snowboarder, Curtiss lives in Irvine, California, with his high-school sweetheart.