5 Serious Business Books to Read Over the Holidays
With the holiday season upon us, there is no better time to relax, unwind and pick up a good book. If you are looking for some book suggestions that aren’t just entertaining, but that can actually teach you a thing or two, here are some of the best business books to consider reading over the holidays. These books can give you some valuable lessons that you can utilize as you start 2017 off on the right foot. read more at entrepreneur.com
CliftonStrengths Coaching Blog: Don’t Be a Man-Ager, Be a Coach
Managers hold the engagement and well-being of their team members in their hands. Not only do they undermine the positive culture and performance of an organization, but they also negatively affect the engagement and personal well-being of the individuals who report to them. Gallup research shows that managers account for 70% of the variance in employee engagement, so organizational efforts to increase engagement are wasted on employees with bad managers. This stress extends beyond the walls of the office, affecting employees on the drive into and home from the office during their commute. read more at coaching.gallup.com
The Year Is Almost Over. Have You Finished These 5 Important Business Tasks? | Inc.com
The start of a new year traditionally is a time to wipe the slate clean and usher in some change, which can be excellent for business. These are some of the top jobs you need to tackle before the clock strikes midnight on December 31st. Handbooks, manuals, contracts, license agreements–all of these types of documents can become out of date quickly, not just because of changes to your business, but because of modifications to current best practices or regulations. read more at inc.com
Can Bad Managers Be Saved? | Gallup
Some managers have little or no talent for people management Lack of knowledge, belief and talent are key problems Systemic barriers could be an issue Most companies have teams that consistently show poor employee engagement. In many cases, this can be traced back to managers with little or no talent for people management. Yet it’s just not realistic to fire all of those managers. read more at gallup.com