Career Development Basics, By Michael Kroth and McKay Christensen (ASTD Press)
Even in the best financial times, career development is often relegated to the back of the bus because it’s seen as a short-term cost rather than a long-term investment with lasting impact. But the reality is that career development helps people strive for meaningful accomplishment in the workplace, and both individuals and organizations thrive when their goals are being met.
This book is intended to empower training and development leaders with the knowledge and tools needed to become catalysts for bringing a career development focus to their organizations. Because busy managers in today’s hectic business environment already have plenty on their plates, Career Development Basics jump-starts the learning curve by providing a succinct, ready-to-apply approach to this challenge.
Within this book you’ll find a sound, no-nonsense framework for implementing a career development focus, supplemented by an array of easy-to-understand materials.
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The Manager As Motivator, by Michael Kroth (Praeger Publishing)
You Have the Ability
You have the ability to be a great motivator. You have the potential to tap the exceptional creativity, productivity, and enthusiasm residing in each employee.
Your hands may be tied by corporate policies and problems. You may be frustrated with the support you receive. You may have few resources and many challenges. You can still be a powerful motivator.
You may be shy. The thought of giving a pep talk may mortify you. You can still be a powerful motivator.
You may have employees who don’t seem to care at all. You can still be a powerful motivator.
(Excerpted from The Manager As Motivator (Praeger Publishing)
What You Will Miss If You Don’t Read This Book
The Manager as Motivator will give you timeless motivational principles that are simple to understand and execute in your work environment. You don’t need inborn magical qualities or the ability to make an inspiring pep talk to motivate people. This book will give straightforward approaches you can apply to all aspects of your life.
This book is meant to be used, not read and put on a shelf. It’s a personal coach to pick up anytime you are wrestling with the best way to help employees reach their fullest potential. Unlike other books this will focus not only on how to cause excitement in your employees, project team members, and other co-workers but also upon how to build a sustainable motivating work environment.
(Excerpted from The Manager As Motivator (Praeger Publishing)
What others are saying:
One part reflection, two parts inspiration, and three parts celebration--put it all together and you have a practical and highly useable guide to maximizing your management potential. This book should be on every manager's reading list, every year.
- Hallie Preskill, Ph.D., Professor, School of Behavioral and Organizational Sciences, Claremont Graduate University
Michael Kroth tells us how even the most non-charismatic leader at any organizational level can be a powerful motivator. Filled with practical, easy-to-use strategies, this book is a great read and the kind of book you will dog ear, mark up, and really use to get the most out of the staff and volunteers in your organization.
- Anne Blouin, CAE, Chief Learning & Community Officer, ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership
Managers, executives or any leader interested in getting the best out of people on the job will benefit from the book's relaxed style and uncomplicated techniques. Managers who follow Kroth's suggestions are likely to find themselves surrounded by people who are energized and committed to the job and the organization.
- Tim Hatcher, Associate Professor, North Carolina State University Editor, Human Resource Development Quarterly
A vitally important, eminently readable, and exceedingly practical book on motivation. A must read for the manager wishing to influence high performance.
- Steve Buchholz, Author of Aftershock: Helping People Through Corporate Change
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Transforming Work, by Patricia Boverie and Michael Kroth (Perseus Publishing)
Transforming Work is about the indispensable necessity of passion for personal and organizational success in the workplace. It includes research, theory, and practical ideas for creating passionate work environments for organizations, and for your own journey to passionate work.
What others are saying:
"An excellent resource which teaches you how to bring your passionate self to work each day–and how to take it home with you at night."
– Richard Leider, Founder, The Inventure Group and author of Whistle While You Work and Repacking Your Bags
"Boverie and Kroth have unlocked one of the essential keys to talent retention. Their insights on passion from the point of view of the individual and the organization give leaders all the ammunition and ideas they need . . .This book can make a difference in building a culture of growth and development, so critical to employee satisfaction."
– Dr. Beverly Kaye, author of Up Is Not the Only Way
"Boverie and Kroth understand the importance of work that is personally meaningful and exciting, and their book will show you how to get those qualities back into your own worklife."
- William Bridges, Author of Transitions and JobShift
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