Engaged Leadership: Building a Culture to Overcome Employee Disengagement

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Engaged Leadership: Building a Culture to Overcome Employee Disengagement
by Clint Swindall
from Wiley

Customer Reviews:

• Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0

• A where to start and follow through Leadership guide
  Clint has a gem here for those who seek direction on how to change the climate of their work teams. It is an ABC's of leadership in an easy to read, highly understandable format. The brilliance of composing the book in two styles, one in Fable form for interaction and one in how-to format for quick reference, made it a book that I will keep within arm's reach. I truly enjoyed this book and highly recommend it to all who are looking for the proper sequence in which to change their climate. I am a district... more info

• Enough with the fables - cut to the chase, and make it worthwhile!
  This is yet another "let's tell a fable" book. In this case the fable is predictable, stereotypical and tedious. The language and tone of the book is elementary, and in some cases 'dumbed down.' The book focuses on 13 key points to managing (yes, it is heavy on management, and light on leadership) and engaging a departmental work force. The points are framed around three key ideas, each with four sub-headings: give direction, motivate and organize the department. The 13th point is that character is... more info

• Not wholly engaging material
  
  Frankly, I cannot imagine leadership that is not "engaged," although I know that many in leadership positions are engaged (whether they realize it or not) in helping to create a situation described as follows by a survey by The Gallup Organization: "...only 26% of employees are engaged. Most employees are disengaged. They show up to work and do the minimum to get by. They collect a paycheck and go home. These aren't bad people. They simply don't have a passion for their work, and they make up 55% of... more info

• Excellent Book!
  This is a must read book! it's easy to read with an excellent message for everone!

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