The "Globe Mail''s" numbered 1 Business Book of the Year!
"All In, All The Time" - Low performance and high turnover is not
the result of lazy, apathetic workers. It''s not about decreasing
budgets. And it''s not about a terrible economy. It''s about
leadership that doesn''t engage employees. In "Nine Minutes on
Monday", leadership guru James Robbins argues that employee
engagement comes down to one thing: a constant dedication to
meeting the universal needs that drive performance excellence. In
today''s chaotic, high-stakes business environment, it is easy to
get distracted from leadership responsibilities by focusing on
tasks at hand instead of on strategy. But when you neglect to keep
your leadership priorities in front of you, everyone suffers - your
staff, your organization and, in the end, you. Whether you lead a
small team or an entire organization, you''ll discover the nine keys
to raising productivity, boosting morale, and increasing employee
engagement. "Nine Minutes on Monday" combines proven engagement
drivers and principles of human motivation into a simple system of
execution that will show immediate results. Inside you''ll find: the
"9 Minute" template for maintaining focus on your leadership
priorities - no matter how busy you are; three key questions that
will help you connect purpose to paycheck for your staff; a
four-step formula for addressing subpar performance and driving
complacency from the workplace; a simple coaching model for
fast-track staff development; four rewardrecognition tools that
will leave your employees feeling valued and motivated; the one
simple activity that will forge deep bonds of trust between you and
your employees; three key ingredients that will immediately
increase the motivation level of any employee. Being a great leader
is never easy, but Robbins breaks it all down into essential
components to reveal its fundamental simplicity. "Nine Minutes on
Monday" is your road map to igniting purpose, passion, and
engagement among your team members. Master and apply the tools and
techniques inside, and your employees will be motivated, inspired,
and equipped to bring their best to work each and every day. Quick
and simple leadership lessons for boosting performance, morale, and
engagement. "James Robbins is a terrific observer, thinker, and
storyteller. He also has marvelous insights about how leaders can
help employees become more connected to their work setting. He
weaves together personal stories with thoughtful leadership
insights into a compelling book. If leaders will do the nine
minutes he suggests each Monday morning, they will become what we
have called ''meaning makers'' who deliver enormous value to their
employees, customers, investors, and communities." Dave Ulrich,
professor, Ross School of Business, University of Michigan;
partner, The RBL Group; coauthor, "The Why of Work". "It really
works! Robbins provides simple and practical tools to help all
managers get on the road toward becoming great leaders. These nine
easy-to-use principles are relevant to today''s work environment and
yet so often overlooked. Thank you for helping me to make a
difference to my team." Sue Travis, HR Manager, Lowe''s. "Every
manager in your workplace needs this book. Practical and easily
doable ideas that will help turn your managers into truly inspiring
leaders." Michael Kerr, "The Workplace Energizer" and author of
"Putting Humor to Work". "Great easy read with lots of practical
applications for leaders looking to improve their game and really
make a difference in the lives of those they lead." Debbie Stein,
CFO Altagas.
關於作者:
JAMES ROBBINS is a consultant and professional speaker who helps
organizations increase productivity and decrease employee turnover.
By weaving his own tales of adventure into thought-provoking
presentations onleadership, James equips managers to lead with
excellence.
目錄:
Introduction: Never Turn Down a Man Who Wants to Be
Sprayed
PART I: The Three Truths
1. Why Mountain Climbers Make Lousy Mountain Guides
2. Why Good People Will Obey Bad Orders
3. The Nine Needs
4. Airplanes Need Pilots, Not Janitors
PART II: Primary Needs
5. Grandpa Jack and Big AI: The Need to Be More Than a
Number
6. Mountains, Not Treadmills: The Need for Mastery
7. The Midas Touch: The Need for Recognition
8. The Second Paycheck: The Need For Purpose
PART III: Secondary Needs and Implementation
Notes
Acknowledgments
Index