The Art of Managing Humans by Tsvika Abramovitch Receives Book Excellence Award

Israel, 28th Jul 2025, -
 

The Art of Managing Humans: Management Practices That Actually Work by Tsvika Abramovitch has been awarded the Book Excellence Award, recognizing its unique, experience-driven approach to leadership, human resources, and organizational culture. The award, presented by OneTribune Media, celebrates literary excellence in storytelling, creativity, and global impact.

A seasoned HR executive with decades of experience across some of Israel’s largest organizations, Abramovitch brings practical insight and authentic field-tested wisdom to a discipline often crowded with theory. With candor and clarity, The Art of Managing Humans challenges leaders to rethink their assumptions about power, loyalty, and culture in the modern workplace.

A Real-World Guide to Managing with Empathy and Balance

As the OneTribune Media reviewer puts it: “What do playground equipment and office politics have in common? Quite a lot, if you ask Tsvika Abramovitch. In The Art of Managing Humans, the metaphor of a seesaw isn’t just clever—it’s profoundly insightful.”

Rather than relying on formulas or clichés, Abramovitch shares “lived experience—warts and all—gleaned from decades in HR trenches,” turning stories of boardroom negotiations, crisis management, and team development into practical tools.

At the center of the book is the Seesaw Model—a deceptively simple but powerful framework that reframes leadership as a constant balancing act: “part organizational strategy, part emotional compass.” Through tools like roundtable discussions, field trips, and one-on-one check-ins, the model emphasizes transparency, trust, and human-centered decision-making.

This approach avoids rigid, top-down models. Instead, it encourages leaders to “lead not from a distance, but from within, setting boundaries without barricades and making transparency a habit, not a performance.”

An earlier review from HR for Humans at Work describes the book as “a fresh approach to leadership, showing how fostering authentic relationships, transparency, and open communication between managers and employees can drive organisational success.” The review praises Abramovitch’s focus on people-first leadership, calling The Art of Managing Humans a “people-centric management blueprint” grounded in real-world experience. It compares Abramovitch’s perspective to the leadership philosophy of Howard Schultz. Ultimately, the reviewer calls the book “a must-read for leaders seeking to humanise their approach,” offering “the warmth and wisdom needed to transform any organisation.”

More details about this announcement can be found on the OneTribune Media website.

About the Award

The Book Excellence Award is given to works that demonstrate superior quality in writing, presentation, and impact. More than a symbol of professional merit, it honors books that “inspire, inform, and transform readers across the globe.” The Art of Managing Humans was recognized for its exceptional blend of storytelling, practical insight, and meaningful contribution to the conversation on modern leadership.

About the Book

Title: The Art of Managing Humans: Management Practices That Actually Work
Author: Tsvika Abramovitch
Availability: Amazon and major online retailers

Genre: Business / Management
Sub-genres: Human Resources, Organizational Psychology, Workplace Strategy
Themes: Leadership through empathy, transparency, emotional intelligence, real-world HR solutions, employee loyalty, and the balance of power

About the Author

Tsvika Abramovitch is a senior human resource strategist and leadership advisor with more than 30 years of experience. He has held executive HR positions at top-tier Israeli companies including Bezeq International, Pelephone, Yes, Tnuva, Mekorot, and Hadera Paper. Known for bridging strategy and emotional intelligence, he developed the Seesaw Model to help organizations navigate the evolving challenges of people management. The Art of Managing Humans is his debut book, now recognized for excellence in business writing.