Growing Great Employees
By Erika Andersen
Turning Ordinary People into Extraordinary Performers.
Summary of Growing Great Employees book by Erika Andersen
An easy-to-follow, practical guidebook for managers and leaders on building trust, honing your interview skills, motivating others, and creating a successful team that runs smoothly, effortlessly, and thrives when faced with new challenges.
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What do you get from this book? Learn how to manage employees effectively so they thrive and your company flourishes
To be an effective manager, you must hone your listening skills, pay attention, and stop engaging in negative “self-talk”
Success is achieved faster and easier when managers plan ahead by determining their goals, work environment, and “core competencies”
“Scenario-based interviews” and “job models” force candidates to prove their skills through real-life demonstrations
For new employees to flourish, they require support, guidance, and answers to their “who, how, and what” questions
Managers with a “coach’s mindset” stay positive and help employees by learning their “social style”
“Maintenance” and “delegation” utilize discussion, support, and feedback to manage and grow a productive team
“Coach” employees who want to become managers, but set appropriate boundaries for high-maintenance workers
If you must fire someone, plan it out ahead of time; managerial mastery is only achieved through continued practice
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Who should read Growing Great Employees book
- entrepreneurs
- small business owners
- team leaders
- operations directors
About the author of Growing Great Employees
Erika Andersen
Erika Andersen is a successful blogger, author, and consultant who focuses on helping small, mid-level, and top-tier businesses learn how to manage and motivate employees successfully, produce better leaders, and build a company that flourishes. She is a popular guest speaker and runs her own company, Proteus, which centers on leadership roles and training within companies.
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