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Summary
Managers can create the framework from which its team members—and its business—can thrive… or not. We’ll discuss that in our Thought of the Day. And later in our interview segment, we learn from Holland’s own leadership and management authority, Jurgen Appelo. He’ll discuss the concept of managing for happiness, which also happens to be the name of his great new book.
Bob’s Thought of the Day
We’ll Explore:
- The surprising reality that many company leaders and managers don’t create positive work environments, despite abundant research that shows why it’s so important.
- The famous piece of advice from Ken Blanchard & Spencer Johnson’s classic, The One-Minute Manager that can make a big difference in employee morale.
- Why taking care of your employees results in your employees taking care of the bottom line.
Interview with Jurgen Appelo
You’ll discover:
- Two key quotes from Jurgen: “The mindless adherence to rules, combined with a steady loss of principles, is always a prelude to bureaucracy,” and “With a complex system there is no such thing as central control.”
- Jurgen’s explanation of the difference between leadership and management.
- The meaning of Jurgen’s business name “Happy Melly,” and why people remember stories instead of facts or bullet points.
- Why intrinsic motivation is more valuable than extrinsic motivation … but you still need both.
- Why a motivated worker is not necessary an engaged worker.
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Interview Links
- ManageHappy.com
- JurgenAppelo.com
- Managing for Happiness by Jurgen Appelo
- Management 3.0 by Jurgen Appelo
- Change The World by Jurgen Appelo
- Noop.nl
- Jurgen Appelo’s Tour
Resources
Listen to The Go-Giver Podcast on iTunes
About the Book
The Go-Giver tells the story of an ambitious young man named Joe who yearns for success. Joe is a true go-getter, though sometimes he feels as if the harder and faster he works, the further away his goals seem to be. Joe learns that shifting his focus from getting to giving — constantly and consistently creating value for others — leads to exceptional returns.
Rapidly going from national bestseller to global phenomenon, The Go-Giver has gained a devoted following with over a million copies sold. It’s utilized as a resource in major corporations to small businesses, in schools and churches, in book clubs, and more. Nearly a decade since its original publication, this timeless story continues to help its readers find fulfillment and greater success in business, in their personal lives and in their communities.