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Leading with Gratitude
by Adrian Gostick • 2020
Gratitude isn't soft. It doubles profits, halves turnover. The alternative to leading through fear.
3.86
692
Leading with Gratitude Summary
Leading with Gratitude 98%
Gratitude isn't soft. It doubles profits, halves turnover. The alternative to leading through fear.
by Adrian Gostick 2020
3.86
692 ratings
The 5 Languages of Appreciation in the Workplace
by Gary Chapman • 2011
Most workplace appreciation misses. An inventory that shows how each person actually receives it.
3.68
7k+
The 5 Languages of Appreciation in the Workplace Summary
The 5 Languages of Appreciation in the Workplace 97%
Most workplace appreciation misses. An inventory that shows how each person actually receives it.
by Gary Chapman 2011
3.68
7k+ ratings
Carrots and Sticks Don't Work
by Paul L. Marciano • 2010
The respect-based system that engages employees when bonuses and threats stop working.
3.93
763
Carrots and Sticks Don't Work Summary
Carrots and Sticks Don't Work 97%
The respect-based system that engages employees when bonuses and threats stop working.
by Paul L. Marciano 2010
3.93
763 ratings
Love 'Em or Lose 'Em
by Beverly Kaye • 2003
Your best people are leaving because no one asked them what would keep them.
3.85
552
Love 'Em or Lose 'Em Summary
Love 'Em or Lose 'Em 97%
Your best people are leaving because no one asked them what would keep them.
by Beverly Kaye 2003
3.85
552 ratings
1501 Ways to Reward Employees
by Bob Nelson • 2012
Recognition costs nothing, but most managers get it wrong. Fix it with 1,500 tested ideas.
3.64
159
1501 Ways to Reward Employees Summary
1501 Ways to Reward Employees 97%
Recognition costs nothing, but most managers get it wrong. Fix it with 1,500 tested ideas.
by Bob Nelson 2012
3.64
159 ratings
Encouraging the Heart
by James M. Kouzes • 1999
Generic praise is forgettable. How to recognize people so it feels personal, specific, and real.
3.86
497
Encouraging the Heart Summary
Encouraging the Heart 97%
Generic praise is forgettable. How to recognize people so it feels personal, specific, and real.
by James M. Kouzes 1999
3.86
497 ratings
ENGAGEMENT MAGIC
by Tracy Maylett • 2019
Why your most generous perks fail to create engagement, and the five conditions that actually work.
3.93
134
ENGAGEMENT MAGIC Summary
ENGAGEMENT MAGIC 97%
Why your most generous perks fail to create engagement, and the five conditions that actually work.
by Tracy Maylett 2019
3.93
134 ratings
The Truth About Managing People...and Nothing but the Truth
by Stephen P. Robbins • 2002
Happy workers aren't productive; productive workers get happy. Much else you learned is backwards.
3.82
939
The Truth About Managing People...and Nothing but the Truth Summary
The Truth About Managing People...and Nothing but the Truth 96%
Happy workers aren't productive; productive workers get happy. Much else you learned is backwards.
by Stephen P. Robbins 2002
3.82
939 ratings
Alive at Work
by Daniel M. Cable • 2018
The brain circuit behind curiosity and motivation, and why your company keeps turning it off.
3.88
847
Alive at Work Summary
Alive at Work 96%
The brain circuit behind curiosity and motivation, and why your company keeps turning it off.
by Daniel M. Cable 2018
3.88
847 ratings
Positive Leadership
by Kim S. Cameron • 2008
A nuclear cleanup finished six decades early. The leadership approach that explains how.
3.74
537
Positive Leadership Summary
Positive Leadership 96%
A nuclear cleanup finished six decades early. The leadership approach that explains how.
by Kim S. Cameron 2008
3.74
537 ratings
The Three Signs of a Miserable Job
by Patrick Lencioni • 2007
Three hidden causes of workplace misery that salary can't cure; what every manager must do instead.
4.15
7k+
The Three Signs of a Miserable Job Summary
The Three Signs of a Miserable Job 96%
Three hidden causes of workplace misery that salary can't cure; what every manager must do instead.
by Patrick Lencioni 2007
4.15
7k+ ratings
Motivation
by Brian Tracy • 2013
A hiring formula and a first-week overload: the motivation system that works when pep talks fail.
3.94
611
Motivation Summary
Motivation 96%
A hiring formula and a first-week overload: the motivation system that works when pep talks fail.
by Brian Tracy 2013
3.94
611 ratings
25 Ways to Win with People
by John C. Maxwell • 2005
Deliberate moves, starting the moment you say hello, that make anyone feel genuinely important.
4.10
3k+
25 Ways to Win with People Summary
25 Ways to Win with People 96%
Deliberate moves, starting the moment you say hello, that make anyone feel genuinely important.
by John C. Maxwell 2005
4.10
3k+ ratings
The Economics of Higher Purpose
by Robert E Quinn • 2019
Your economic assumptions guarantee mediocrity. How authentic purpose outperforms them.
3.69
35
The Economics of Higher Purpose Summary
The Economics of Higher Purpose 96%
Your economic assumptions guarantee mediocrity. How authentic purpose outperforms them.
by Robert E Quinn 2019
3.69
35 ratings
Fish! Tales
by Stephen C. Lundin • 2002
Four principles from a Seattle fish market that turn any workplace from resentful to remarkable.
3.95
2k+
Fish! Tales Summary
Fish! Tales 96%
Four principles from a Seattle fish market that turn any workplace from resentful to remarkable.
by Stephen C. Lundin 2002
3.95
2k+ ratings
Primed to Perform
by Neel Doshi • 2015
Six measurable motives determine whether your culture fuels performance or destroys it.
4.14
740
Primed to Perform Summary
Primed to Perform 96%
Six measurable motives determine whether your culture fuels performance or destroys it.
by Neel Doshi 2015
4.14
740 ratings
Peak
by Chip Conley • 2007
Use a psychologist's pyramid to transform employees, customers, and investors into evangelists.
3.99
2k+
Peak Summary
Peak 96%
Use a psychologist's pyramid to transform employees, customers, and investors into evangelists.
by Chip Conley 2007
3.99
2k+ ratings
Chief Joy Officer
by Richard Sheridan • 2018
The boss who leads with love: one CEO's blueprint for replacing fear with energy and purpose.
3.94
500
Chief Joy Officer Summary
Chief Joy Officer 95%
The boss who leads with love: one CEO's blueprint for replacing fear with energy and purpose.
by Richard Sheridan 2018
3.94
500 ratings
Trust and Inspire
by Stephen M.R. Covey • 2022
Five forces killed controlling leadership. The new way: model trust, extend it, inspire purpose.
3.93
2k+
Trust and Inspire Summary
Trust and Inspire 95%
Five forces killed controlling leadership. The new way: model trust, extend it, inspire purpose.
by Stephen M.R. Covey 2022
3.93
2k+ ratings
Creating Magic
by Lee Cockerell • 2008
Ten leadership lessons from the man who ran Disney World's ops, starting in the laundry room.
4.27
3k+
Creating Magic Summary
Creating Magic 95%
Ten leadership lessons from the man who ran Disney World's ops, starting in the laundry room.
by Lee Cockerell 2008
4.27
3k+ ratings
All In
by Mike Michalowicz • 2024
Four conditions separate teams that endure from teams that flee. None appear on a resume.
4.15
259
All In Summary
All In 95%
Four conditions separate teams that endure from teams that flee. None appear on a resume.
by Mike Michalowicz 2024
4.15
259 ratings
Bring Your Human to Work
by Erica Keswin • 2018
An over-emailed workplace is a choice. Ten moves to reverse it without trashing your tech.
3.71
279
Bring Your Human to Work Summary
Bring Your Human to Work 95%
An over-emailed workplace is a choice. Ten moves to reverse it without trashing your tech.
by Erica Keswin 2018
3.71
279 ratings
The Power of Positive Leadership
by Jon Gordon • 2017
Leading with optimism: the discipline behind teams that believe, persist, and outperform.
4.08
2k+
The Power of Positive Leadership Summary
The Power of Positive Leadership 95%
Leading with optimism: the discipline behind teams that believe, persist, and outperform.
by Jon Gordon 2017
4.08
2k+ ratings
Joy at Work
by Dennis W. Bakke • 2005
A CEO built a 40,000-person company on joy, freedom, and love. Here is the blueprint.
3.66
467
Joy at Work Summary
Joy at Work 95%
A CEO built a 40,000-person company on joy, freedom, and love. Here is the blueprint.
by Dennis W. Bakke 2005
3.66
467 ratings
The Fred Factor
by Mark Sanborn • 2002
Treat every envelope like a masterpiece. A mailman's four rules for winning at work.
3.88
8k+
The Fred Factor Summary
The Fred Factor 95%
Treat every envelope like a masterpiece. A mailman's four rules for winning at work.
by Mark Sanborn 2002
3.88
8k+ ratings
People Strategy
by Jack Altman • 2021
Culture isn't a perk. It's the feedback, data, and growth path system that outperforms competitors.
3.63
167
People Strategy Summary
People Strategy 95%
Culture isn't a perk. It's the feedback, data, and growth path system that outperforms competitors.
by Jack Altman 2021
3.63
167 ratings
The World's Most Powerful Leadership Principle
by James C. Hunter • 2004
The leadership method that puts service before power, and why it outperforms authority every time.
3.99
936
The World's Most Powerful Leadership Principle Summary
The World's Most Powerful Leadership Principle 95%
The leadership method that puts service before power, and why it outperforms authority every time.
by James C. Hunter 2004
3.99
936 ratings
Happy at Work
by Robyn L. Garrett • 2023
The culture fix most teams skip: why ping-pong tables fail, and what actually keeps people.
3.86
100
Happy at Work Summary
Happy at Work 95%
The culture fix most teams skip: why ping-pong tables fail, and what actually keeps people.
by Robyn L. Garrett 2023
3.86
100 ratings
Culture Wins
by William Vanderbloemen • 2018
A culture-first hiring and leadership playbook: build a workplace people refuse to leave.
3.69
534
Culture Wins Summary
Culture Wins 95%
A culture-first hiring and leadership playbook: build a workplace people refuse to leave.
by William Vanderbloemen 2018
3.69
534 ratings
Managing the Millennials
by Chip Espinoza • 2010
The generation that won't take orders wants something else. Give it, and they'll outwork anyone.
3.74
248
Managing the Millennials Summary
Managing the Millennials 95%
The generation that won't take orders wants something else. Give it, and they'll outwork anyone.
by Chip Espinoza 2010
3.74
248 ratings
First, Break All the Rules
by Marcus Buckingham • 1998
Stop fixing weaknesses. Select for inborn talent, define clear outcomes, and get out of the way.
3.94
42k+
First, Break All the Rules Summary
First, Break All the Rules 95%
Stop fixing weaknesses. Select for inborn talent, define clear outcomes, and get out of the way.
by Marcus Buckingham 1998
3.94
42k+ ratings
HR Unleashed!!
by Steve Browne • 2023
Move HR from admin sidelines to strategic core: a people-first roadmap for real change.
4.07
14
HR Unleashed!! Summary
HR Unleashed!! 95%
Move HR from admin sidelines to strategic core: a people-first roadmap for real change.
by Steve Browne 2023
4.07
14 ratings
100 Ways to Motivate Others
by Steve Chandler • 2004
Motivation isn't injected; it's cultivated. 100 ways to cultivate it in your team.
3.91
702
100 Ways to Motivate Others Summary
100 Ways to Motivate Others 95%
Motivation isn't injected; it's cultivated. 100 ways to cultivate it in your team.
by Steve Chandler 2004
3.91
702 ratings
The Dream Manager
by Matthew Kelly • 2007
Give employees a coach for their life goals. The loyalty you get back beats any bonus.
4.11
3k+
The Dream Manager Summary
The Dream Manager 95%
Give employees a coach for their life goals. The loyalty you get back beats any bonus.
by Matthew Kelly 2007
4.11
3k+ ratings
Smart Growth
by Whitney Johnson • 2022
Growth has a shape: slow, fast, flat. A three-stage map for developing everyone on your team.
3.81
184
Smart Growth Summary
Smart Growth 95%
Growth has a shape: slow, fast, flat. A three-stage map for developing everyone on your team.
by Whitney Johnson 2022
3.81
184 ratings
The Western Illusion of Human Nature
by Marshall Sahlins • 2008
Turnover costs $43,000 per employee. The frontline leader's playbook for keeping your best people.
4.12
329
The Western Illusion of Human Nature Summary
The Western Illusion of Human Nature 95%
Turnover costs $43,000 per employee. The frontline leader's playbook for keeping your best people.
by Marshall Sahlins 2008
4.12
329 ratings
The Secret
by Kenneth H. Blanchard • 2001
Most leaders burn out pushing harder. The ones who last pull by serving. Five practices.
4.06
2k+
The Secret Summary
The Secret 95%
Most leaders burn out pushing harder. The ones who last pull by serving. Five practices.
by Kenneth H. Blanchard 2001
4.06
2k+ ratings
Creativity, Inc.
by Ed Catmull • 2014
One in eight workers feels inspired. The systematic method for sparking it at will.
4.2
105k+
Creativity, Inc. Summary
Creativity, Inc. 95%
One in eight workers feels inspired. The systematic method for sparking it at will.
by Ed Catmull 2014
4.2
105k+ ratings
Profit from the Positive
by Margaret H. Greenberg • 2013
Meetings, reviews, hiring: three evidence-based fixes that boost performance by 50%.
3.99
134
Profit from the Positive Summary
Profit from the Positive 95%
Meetings, reviews, hiring: three evidence-based fixes that boost performance by 50%.
by Margaret H. Greenberg 2013
3.99
134 ratings
Bringing Out the Best in People
by Aubrey C. Daniels • 1993
People give their best effort for one reason. Most managers bet on the opposite one.
4.05
922
Bringing Out the Best in People Summary
Bringing Out the Best in People 95%
People give their best effort for one reason. Most managers bet on the opposite one.
by Aubrey C. Daniels 1993
4.05
922 ratings
Millennials & Management
by Lee Caraher • 2014
Why your youngest talent leaves and the culture shifts that make them stay.
3.74
140
Millennials & Management Summary
Millennials & Management 95%
Why your youngest talent leaves and the culture shifts that make them stay.
by Lee Caraher 2014
3.74
140 ratings
Not Everyone Gets a Trophy
by Bruce Tulgan • 2009
Clear rules, constant feedback, real rewards: the formula that turns young hires into top talent.
3.54
399
Not Everyone Gets a Trophy Summary
Not Everyone Gets a Trophy 95%
Clear rules, constant feedback, real rewards: the formula that turns young hires into top talent.
by Bruce Tulgan 2009
3.54
399 ratings
10 Laws of Trust, Expanded Edition
by Joel Peterson • 2019
Trust has rules: a measurable framework that turns culture into competitive advantage.
4.08
51
10 Laws of Trust, Expanded Edition Summary
10 Laws of Trust, Expanded Edition 95%
Trust has rules: a measurable framework that turns culture into competitive advantage.
by Joel Peterson 2019
4.08
51 ratings
Love as a Business Strategy
by Mohammad F. Anwar • 2021
The business case for love: how inclusion, trust, and forgiveness drive retention and innovation.
4.17
212
Love as a Business Strategy Summary
Love as a Business Strategy 95%
The business case for love: how inclusion, trust, and forgiveness drive retention and innovation.
by Mohammad F. Anwar 2021
4.17
212 ratings
The Meaning Revolution
by Fred Kofman • 2018
Your team is disengaged. Not because of pay. Because nobody showed them why the work matters.
4.34
604
The Meaning Revolution Summary
The Meaning Revolution 95%
Your team is disengaged. Not because of pay. Because nobody showed them why the work matters.
by Fred Kofman 2018
4.34
604 ratings
The Ultimate Guide to Developing Leaders
by John C. Maxwell • 2023
Your organization's ceiling is your leaders' ceiling. A systematic guide to raising it from within.
4.26
161
The Ultimate Guide to Developing Leaders Summary
The Ultimate Guide to Developing Leaders 95%
Your organization's ceiling is your leaders' ceiling. A systematic guide to raising it from within.
by John C. Maxwell 2023
4.26
161 ratings
The Employee Experience Advantage
by Jacob Morgan • 2017
4x profit, 40% less turnover: the data behind treating employees as customers, not workers.
3.83
432
The Employee Experience Advantage Summary
The Employee Experience Advantage 95%
4x profit, 40% less turnover: the data behind treating employees as customers, not workers.
by Jacob Morgan 2017
3.83
432 ratings
The Power of WOW
by The Employees of Zappos.com • 2019
Zappos turned customer service into a billion-dollar brand. The culture playbook behind the loyalty.
4.08
121
The Power of WOW Summary
The Power of WOW 95%
Zappos turned customer service into a billion-dollar brand. The culture playbook behind the loyalty.
by The Employees of Zappos.com 2019
4.08
121 ratings
Why Motivating People Doesn't Work . . . and What Does
by Susan Fowler • 2014
Rewards and punishments backfire. Real motivation runs on three psychological needs, not incentives.
3.69
1k+
Why Motivating People Doesn't Work . . . and What Does Summary
Why Motivating People Doesn't Work . . . and What Does 95%
Rewards and punishments backfire. Real motivation runs on three psychological needs, not incentives.
by Susan Fowler 2014
3.69
1k+ ratings
Get Rid of the Performance Review!
by Samuel A. Culbert • 2010
Performance reviews kill honest talk and breed fear. What if the conversation replaced the verdict?
3.51
147
Get Rid of the Performance Review! Summary
Get Rid of the Performance Review! 95%
Performance reviews kill honest talk and breed fear. What if the conversation replaced the verdict?
by Samuel A. Culbert 2010
3.51
147 ratings
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