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Growing Great Employees

Growing Great Employees

By Erika Andersen

Turning Ordinary People into Extraordinary Performers.

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14 mins read

12 Key insights

A brief summary of Growing Great Employees

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.

Key insights in Growing Great Employees

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What do you get from this book? Learn how to manage employees effectively so they thrive and your company flourishes
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To be an effective manager, you must hone your listening skills, pay attention, and stop engaging in negative “self-talk”
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Success is achieved faster and easier when managers plan ahead by determining their goals, work environment, and “core competencies”
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“Scenario-based interviews” and “job models” force candidates to prove their skills through real-life demonstrations
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For new employees to flourish, they require support, guidance, and answers to their “who, how, and what” questions
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Managers with a “coach’s mindset” stay positive and help employees by learning their “social style”
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“Maintenance” and “delegation” utilize discussion, support, and feedback to manage and grow a productive team
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“Coach” employees who want to become managers, but set appropriate boundaries for high-maintenance workers
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If you must fire someone, plan it out ahead of time; managerial mastery is only achieved through continued practice
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Selected critiques in brief
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Final word

Who should read Growing Great Employees

Managers • CEOs • entrepreneurs • small business owners • team leaders • operations directors

About the author of Growing Great Employees

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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Erika Andersen

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