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  • How to Mentor People and Allow Them to Be Successful
  • Written by: Steve Chandler, Duane Black
  • Narrated by: uncredited
  • Length: 5 hrs and 48 mins
  • 4.7 out of 5 stars (17 ratings)

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The #1 reason cited in exit interviews for an employee quitting is "my manager". Most managers and executives not only aren't aware of this obvious problem, but probably wouldn't know what to do about it if they were.

In The Hands-Off Manager, Steve Chandler and Duane Black offer a new vision for all managers. With stories, examples, and vibrant activities for the reader to practice, this book shows any manager - new or seasoned - how to coach and mentor employees rather than hover over their shoulders and goad them into action.

In this system, each employee's strengths are honored and honed in a climate of partnership and mutual goal-setting. Chandler, whose 100 Ways to Motivate Others is a best-selling favorite with small and large businesses alike, has called The Hands-Off Manager his "most original work to date" because it finally solves the age-old problem of getting the best performance out of people without frustrating yourself and them.
©2007 Stephen D. Chandler and Duane Black (P)2008 BBC Audiobooks America
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Positive Vibes - a new way of thinking

I am not clear on why but it resonated with me. But, I believe I know deep down inside that a manager is many things and not just the narrow scope I had first envisioned. I always thought being a manager meant something different and what I initially thought when I was becoming a manager was that I was a rule follower and policy maker. That supervision and a few verbal feedback was going to cut it.

This book really tries to develop the inner calling of a leader, mentor and coach. Some basic recruiting concepts, but non the less good practice - stop fixing employees rather “fit” employees to the right job.

I also like how they highlight 3 action items after each chapter to capture what was discussed and to put the new concepts into practice.

I have already listened to it twice through because it also provides me with a positive way of thinking and operating at the office.

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