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Mentioned in 15 episodes

First Break All the Rules

Book • 1999
First, Break All the Rules is a self-help book based on extensive research involving 80,000 interviews with managers across 400 companies.

It emphasizes the importance of treating employees as individuals, focusing on their strengths rather than weaknesses, and measuring outcomes rather than processes.

The book provides actionable advice for managers to improve employee satisfaction and performance by challenging conventional management norms.

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Mentioned in 15 episodes

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Steven Bartlett
when discussing employee satisfaction and its importance to company success.
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How To Find Ultimate Fulfilment At Work: Marcus Buckingham
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Matt Spielman
as one of the best books on business, based on research by Marcus Buckingham and the Gallup organization.
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Matt Spielman – Igniting Careers and Energizing Lives (EP.463)
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Matt Spielman
as a very influential business book about employee engagement.
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[REPLAY] Matt Spielman – Executive Coaching in Asset Management (Capital Allocators, EP.210)
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Amy Anderson
as one of the books she read with her team leaders to build a healthy feedback culture.
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Developing a Feedback Culture - Episode 417
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Tim Wilson
as the precursor to the StrengthsFinder book, discussing strengths.
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#291: The Data Work that Lives in the Shadows
Mentioned for its book on the importance of focusing on top performers.
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647: Holding People Accountable Without Authority, with Bonni Stachowiak
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Jonathan Bancroft
as part of a team read to teach the proper role of a manager.
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Are You Being Held Hostage By Your Technicians?
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Meri Williams
, it came out of a huge study that Gallup did, trying to find the highest performing teams.
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From Hardware Hacker to CTO: Building Teams That Scale • Meri Williams & Charles Humble
Mentioned by Martin as a recommended book for managers and HR professionals, cited for its insight that people don't change much.
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296 - Why Contractors Shouldn't DIY Their HR with Tena Jolley
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Josh Axe
regarding employee needs and the importance of clear performance metrics.
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200th Episode! Real Stories of Overcoming Resistance with Dr. David Touhill, Dr. Josh Axe, Rick Hu & Wesley Young

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