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- Why do modern employees view traditional office perks like foosball tables as patronizing, and what specific coaching approach do they actually demand from leadership instead?
- How can subconscious psychological traps like the 'glare factor' or the 'experience fallacy' secretly sabotage your hiring process?
- Why does research show that employees would actually prefer a negative conversation with their boss over being ignored, and how can the 'quick connect' method solve this communication gap?
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Key Takeaways from It's the Manager
- Discover why millennials and Generation Z prioritize purpose and career progression over traditional perks, and how you can adapt your workplace to attract them.
- Learn how to shift from a traditional boss to an effective coach by replacing annual performance reviews with frequent, strength-based feedback.
- Understand the critical link between your organization's purpose and its brand to ensure the entire employee journey accurately reflects your core values.
- Find out why managers act as the essential bridge for successfully implementing and passing down cultural changes from executive leadership to frontline staff.
- Master the recruitment process by identifying and eliminating five subconscious biases, such as the glare factor and similarity bias, that prevent you from hiring top talent.
It's the Manager — Full Chapter Overview
Chapter 1: Recommendation
Chapter 2: To get the most from this dynamic generation, you must adjust how you operate and manage your workplace today.
Chapter 3: Successful organizations shape their brand by clarifying their purpose.
Chapter 4: Don’t allow unconscious bias to creep into your hiring process.
Chapter 5: In recruitment, there are four essential things to keep in mind.
Chapter 6: You can improve communication by mastering the right conversations and delivering them at exactly the right times.
Chapter 7: You must not tolerate any harassment at work. No ifs, no buts, no excuses ever.
Chapter 8: A rising army of gig workers is upending the traditional employment model.
It's the Manager Summary & Overview
It’s the Manager (2019) outlines the latest workplace research from Gallup. It explores what good leadership looks like in the modern age, and how managers can get the best out of the people they lead.
Who Should Listen to It's the Manager?
- Human Resources professionals seeking a fresh perspective
- Managers looking to the future
- Team leaders wanting to know what makes people tick
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