THE WOW FACTOR WORKPLACE
Many workers can be tempted to leave their current positions when offered alluring promises of a brilliant opportunity in a new organization. Yet most are surprised to discover, only after joining the new team, that what they expected to find is not the reality. Instead, sooner or later they find mediocrity prevails and bullying bosses are the norm; employees do the minimum to get by and collect a paycheck; performance is stagnant and financials are flat, maybe even in decline. What seemed so exciting during the interview process, or perhaps so attractively portrayed by the press, in glitzy ad campaigns, or on social media, turns out to be a myth. What can be done to magically transform an uninspired operation into a best place to work?
The WOW Factor Workplace is an easy and enjoyable read, chock full of candid interviews, interesting stories of career ladder climbs, proven tips, and invaluable lessons-learned by the author and a cadre of successful executives from across Corporate America, the military and beyond … lauded as most-beloved leaders … leaders who helped create and nurture award-winning workplaces that have the WOW factor. Emerging leaders will readily connect with the shockingly honest retrospective accounts of the personal trials and tribulations of these noted leaders’ rise through the ranks. Managers looking to catapult their careers will find an abundance of vitally important insights and highly useful actions steps that will help them create a best place to work culture … and make organizational success a reality … wherever they are right now.
“A WOW factor workplace has an inviting and energizing culture, esprit de corps, and tremendous employee and customer loyalty. When combined, they deliver a consistently positive impact on the bottom line ….The fact is, you are likely to find a WOW factor workplace just about anywhere, in any industry, in any region….The good news is, while few people seem to understand the magic required to create one, even YOU can do it.”
Reviews
The author's 30 plus years of dedicated leadership experience are well documented in this beautifully written account of how to create a "Best Place to Work Culture" with the positive psychology of encouragement in accomplishing a genuine excitement and passion that is needed for a WOW culture in any successful management program or organization.
The author's insights are thought provoking, with direct motivational energies and skills to lead people out of the ordinary and into a WOW factor workplace culture. The author's interviews of highly accomplished leaders reveal an insider's look at what is required to create and nurture the WOW workplace culture.
This book will serve as a great reminder for every manager to focus on the positive in others, as well as a personal reminder for an occasional assessment of their own focus and goals in obtaining the best Place to Work Culture. I highly recommend this book.
--- Nonfiction Authors Association Book Awards Program
As an owner of a small business, I was inspired by this book. It made me want to put much more effort into the culture and values of my operation, not just my case portfolio. The book demonstrates in story after story how business culture and values matter. Make it a place where employees can be fulfilled, and the business will thrive.
---John
This book is a game changer and is a "how to" on how to improve your career and your relationships. It proves that having a can-do attitude and seizing opportunities with others can create outstanding results and rewards for everyone involved. Who wouldn't want to work in a Wow Factor Workplace?
---Jessica
Culture makes all the difference in the workplace, and this book does a tremendous job bringing to light the approaches of different leaders. Great learning about different cultures and practices!
--- Anonymous
This well written book takes the reader on a journey of story-telling to ensure comprehension and then brings the reader back to practical life application. Any self-reflecting leader will gain insight by reading this book.
---Christine S.
