Managing to Make a Difference: How to Engage, Retain, and Develop Talent for Maximum Performance

Larry Sternberg's ability to teach and his sense of humor have earned him a reputation as one of the country's most talented and effective speakers. Kim Turnage, Ph.D. has dedicated her career to identifying people's natural strengths and connecting them with chances to develop those skills. "Managing to Make a Difference" was also written by Larry Sternberg and Kim Turnage.

"Managing to Make a Difference" is a leadership handbook for individuals who find themselves in the middle. This book gives you the tools and tactics you need to develop a high-performing team without sacrificing your other responsibilities. The conversation provides a roadmap to engagement, people development, and management excellence, organized around a clear philosophy and based on strong research. These tactics assist middle managers achieve their organization's goals while empowering their employees to achieve their own. They can be used in a variety of scenarios, from challenging situations and organizational obstacles to everyday motivation and inspiration.

"Managing to Make a Difference" is the answer for middle managers in all industries searching for a turnkey method to improve their practical skill set for bringing high-performing teams together, leading them, and earning their respect. The logically progressive series of courses is supported by rational philosophy, verifiable research, and Larry Sternberg's own experiences working with some of the world's most well-known businesses. Every chapter provides a real-world example illustrating the covered lesson, as well as concise explanations and hands-on experiments that you may undertake to gain your personal familiarity with the tactics before implementing them on the job.

Authors: Larry Sternberg, Kim Turnage, Ph.D.
Publisher: Wiley; 1st edition (May 1, 2017)
Language: English
Link to buy: amazon.com/Managing-Make-Difference-Develop-Performance/dp/1119331838/