The Invisible Employee; Realizing the Hidden Potential in Everyone

Gostick, Adrian and Elton, Chester

ISBN 10: 0471777390 / ISBN 13: 9780471777397

Editore: John Wiley & Sons, Inc, Hoboken, 2006

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xx, [2], 152 page. Illustration. Notes. Inscribed on the fep by Chester Elton. Inscription reads To Daniel Chester Elton, with a drawn symbol. Chester Elton (born September 22, 1958) is a Canadian-born author who is known for his books, The Orange Revolution and The Carrot Principle. He is the co-founder of The Culture Works. Chester Elton is the co-founder of The Culture Works, a training company, and is a board member of Camp Corral, a non-profit for the children of wounded and fallen military personnel. Elton is co-author of The New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal bestselling leadership book: All In; The Carrot Principle, and The Best Team Wins. He has co-authored books with Adrian Gostick such as The Invisible Employee (2006); Managing with Carrots (1999); and The Carrot Principle (2010). Already as established authors, they have collaborated on two more books: All In (2012) and What Motivates Me (2014). His books have been reviewed by multiple publications. Adrian Robert Gostick is a British writer. He writes on employee engagement and organizational culture. In 2011, he founded The Culture Works, a Utah-based consulting firm. Among his notable books are The Invisible Employee, The Carrot Principle, All In, and The Orange Revolution, co-authored with Chester Elton. "There is magic in this book. It is the magic of a form of human engagement that allows you to see and your employees to be seen. Whether you are looking for a few good tips to keep a good thing going or need to recapture the very essence of a productive workplace, The Invisible Employee provides valuable lessons nestled among the pages of a clever and compelling story. A good read and a wise thesis." --Stephen C. Lundin, bestselling coauthor of Fish! "Gostick and Elton's simple-to-understand and teachable approach of setting and supporting core values and recognizing and celebrating those behaviors can be a very effective management technique for creating a committed and engaged workforce of 'visible employees.' This is a culture no organization can afford to be without." --Michael R. Losey, past president and CEO, Society for Human Resource Management, and Secretary General, World Federation of Personnel Management Associations. "The basic principles detailed in The Invisible Employee are simple yet profound: (1) setting a guiding vision, (2) seeing employees supporting that vision, and (3) praising and celebrating that behavior. Restaurants do not sell merchandise that people can take home, we only sell memories. Engaging our entire staff by using these principles helps Friendly's provide great memories for our guests."--John L. Cutter, CEO and President, Friendly Ice Cream Corporation. "The Invisible Employee is a very inventive and original book. Combining facts that will surprise you and a fable that will fascinate you, Adrian Gostick and Chester Elton have crafted a book that educates and entertains. The Invisible Employee is a wonderful read with a powerful message, and I highly recommend it to leaders at all levels."--Jim Kouzes, coauthor of The Leadership Challenge.

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• Titolo: The Invisible Employee; Realizing the Hidden Potential in Everyone
• Editore: John Wiley & Sons, Inc, Hoboken
• Data di pubblicazione: 2006
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 0471777390
• ISBN 13: 9780471777397
• Rilegatura: Hardcover
• Edizione: First Printing [Stated].
• Condizione: Very good
• Condizione della sovraccoperta: Very good
• Firmato: Autografato dall'autore

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"There is magic in this book. It is the magic of a form of human engagement that allows you to see and your employees to be seen. Whether you are looking for a few good tips to keep a good thing going or need to recapture the very essence of a productive workplace, The Invisible Employee provides valuable lessons nestled among the pages of a clever and compelling story. A good read and a wise thesis."
—Stephen C. Lundin, bestselling coauthor of Fish!

"Gostick and Elton's simple-to-understand and teachable approach of setting and supporting core values and recognizing and celebrating those behaviors can be a very effective management technique for creating a committed and engaged workforce of 'visible employees.' This is a culture no organization can afford to be without."
—Michael R. Losey, past president and CEO, Society for Human Resource Management, and Secretary General, World Federation of Personnel Management Associations

"The basic principles detailed in The Invisible Employee are simple yet profound: (1) setting a guiding vision, (2) seeing employees supporting that vision, and (3) praising and celebrating that behavior. Restaurants do not sell merchandise that people can take home, we only sell memories. Engaging our entire staff by using these principles helps Friendly's provide great memories for our guests."
—John L. Cutter, CEO and President, Friendly Ice Cream Corporation

"The Invisible Employee is a very inventive and original book. Combining facts that will surprise you and a fable that will fascinate you, Adrian Gostick and Chester Elton have crafted a book that educates and entertains. The Invisible Employee is a wonderful read with a powerful message, and I highly recommend it to leaders at all levels."
—Jim Kouzes, coauthor of The Leadership Challenge

Informazioni sull?autore

Adrian Gostick is Director of Corporate Communications with the OC Tanner Recognition Company, the world's leading employee recognition company.  A dynamic speaker, Adrian speaks to business audiences around the world.  He has also written for USA Today, Investor Business Daily, and many other business publications.  He has been featured on ABC, CNBC, and NPR.  He is the co-author of best-selling The 24 Carrot Manager, A Carrot a Day, and Managing with Carrots.

Chester Elton is a sought after speaker and recognition consultant.  Chester is VP of Performance with OC Tanner Recognition Company (based in Salt Lake City, UT.)  He has been a featured speaker at SHRM, NAER and many other HR conferences.  He is the co-author of the WSJ best-seller, A Carrot a Day and is frequently quoted in the WSJ.  He has been featured on CNN, Bloomberg and NPR for his expertise in motivation.