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LEAD WITH CARROTS, NOT STICKS

The Carrot Principle reveals the groundbreaking results of one of the most in-depth management studies ever undertaken, showing definitively that the most successful managers provide their employees with frequent and effective recognition. Drawing on case studies from leading companies including Disney, DHL, KPMG and Pepsi Bottling Group, bestselling authors Gostick and Elton show how the transformative power of purposebased recognition produces astonishing results. And they show how great managers motivate employees to excel by offering constructive praise and meaningful rewards, and in doing so achieve higher:

• Productivity
• Engagement
• Retention
• Customer satisfaction

This exceptional program, sure to become a modern-day classic, presents the simple steps to becoming a Carrot Principle manager and to building a recognition culture in your organization. Following these simple steps will make you a high performance leader and take your team to a new level of achievement..
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This insightful book shows salespeople how to meet the needs of affluent clients—from the initial contact, to the sales presentation, to providing the level of service and quality they expect, to securing them as long-term customers. Based on extensive research of the buying patterns and expectations of the wealthy, this step-by-step sales guide reveals the secrets of attracting and keeping wealthy clients for life, boosting sales and repeat business. The Art of Selling to the Affluent is also a crash course in the world of the wealthy, giving you the understanding you need to satisfy and retain these profitable top-dollar clients..
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You are a successful entrepreneur with a brain for business, but you’re indecisive about marketing and need a guide that will help your company distinguish itself, inspire customer loyalty and increase profits. Marketing for Rainmakers: 52 Rules of Engagement to Attract and Retain Customers for Life presents practical concepts, helpful tips and real-life examples to help you take your business to the next level with marketing that focuses on the customers’ needs. Fifty-two business-building ideas will inspire you to take immediate action and develop a marketing mindset..
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There's a crisis in business today," say corporate recognition consultants Gostick and Elton. "The rhetoric we've been using for years-about people being 'our most valuable asset'-has actually come true. Without much warning, we woke up one day and realized that having the right talent in this competitive marketplace is the key to success . . . Go figure." < BR> But there is a way to retain your best employees and win their loyalty and commitment: It's called Employee Recognition. Managing with Carrots illustrates how to implement a strategic employee recognition program and presents case studies of how North America's finest companies create powerful recognition experiences. < BR>.
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Today's enterprises face a profound leadership crisis - and the speed of business has far outstripped conventional executive development systems In Grow Your Own Leaders, three world-renowned experts introduce an entirely new approach for identifying tomorrow's leaders within your own organization, accelerating their development, and deploying them immediately, to address new challenges wherever they emerge..
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From the most established name in household help employment issues, GTM’s Founder and CEO Guy Maddalone has written this handbook to help guide families through the hiring and employment stages of household help. This one-of-a-kind handbook guides household employers on how to hire, manage and retain household employees via professional management, effective employment practices and procedures, and open communication. How to Hire & Retain Your Household Help — A Household HR™ Handbook: directs employers on implementing rules, policies and practices and helps to ensure professional, just and lawful employer activity while setting the stage for a satisfying employer-employee relationship that assists the household employer in achieving work/life balance.

Plus, the handbook offers invaluable insight from household employers, employees, placement agencies and industry leaders, along with easy-to-follow guidelines, eye-opening examples, helpful tips - and much more! This HR handbook contains over 250 pages with 10 chapters written in an easy to read format. This exclusive content is dedicated to household help with over 20 actual case studies, including real world examples. To help household employers, this HR handbook contains over 25 appendices including many template forms from work agreements to job descriptions..
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Praise for Latino Talent

"Latino Talent is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in learning about Hispanic Americans in the workplace and in leveraging and maximizing their contributions. This unique book--written by an expert who's deeply respected in this field--provides a practical and compelling perspective on why organizations should continue to invest in developing?this?young and increasingly influential population segment."?
--RAYMOND ARROYO, Chief Diversity Officer, Aetna Inc., and President,?PRIMER

"Latino Talent is a must-read for diversity and HR executives who are responsible for Latino initiatives in their organizations. The book also provides justification as to why organizations need to raise the sense of urgency regarding their Latino-related workplace practices."
--TIM RICHMOND, Vice President, Talent Acquisition, Abbott Laboratories

"Latino Talent includes wonderful insights gleaned from practitioners in the field. Readers are exposed to corporate best practices when it comes to Latino talent management initiatives. The strategies and solutions provided in Latino Talent are proven, applicable, and deliver results."
--ISAIAS ZAMARRIPA, Director, Talent Acquisition, General Mills Corporation

"America has awakened to the large and growing Latino demographic in this country and now wants to tap into this fast-growing consumer base. The best way to make inroads into this demographic is by building your Latino talent pool so they can create successful programs that get results. Whether you're at a Fortune 1000 company, government agency, academic institution, or not-for-profit organization, you'll want to read this strategic approach to building your Latino leadership."
--ABE TOMAS HUGHES II, CEO, Hispanic Alliance for Career Enhancement (HACE)

"Employers interested in maximizing the contributions of Latinos in the workplace will find Latino Talent to be very useful and practical. In this book, Dr. Rodriguez has done extensive research to help companies and employees build bridges for understanding and inclusion."
--JULIE FASONE HOLDER, Corporate Vice President, Human Resources,
The Dow Chemical Company.
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Keepers. They are your best employees. They have the best ideas, execute business plans flawlessly, create a strong culture, and provide the highest value to your company. Keepers are by definition a rare breed-difficult to find and even harder to hold on to.

Here, for the first time, Monster-the global leader in talent acquisition-reveals its proven program for recruiting and retaining high performing, talented employees who drive sustainable success.

Drawing from original Monster data and research, and sharing wisdom from dozens of experts in hiring and recruitment, Finding Keepers shows how to harness the power of your employer brand to hire and hold the best people-from the first time a candidate hears your name until the day that person retires.

You'll see how to apply Monster's unparalleled Engagement Cycle program to:

• Build your hiring practices around the unique attributes of your organization
• Stay competitive in your home market or worldwide
• Attract skilled workers with an employer brand that communicates the values and mission of your company
• Get the best candidates to “buy” your company
• Understand the attitudes, behaviors, and future needs of the most productive employees
• Develop a great workplace to attract the right people and use those people to strengthen the culture, and then use the culture to hold on to them

Packed with scores of practical tips that businesses of all sizes and industries can start applying immediately, Finding Keepers is your action guide to attracting, acquiring, and advancing the smart, capable people you need.

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New Teacher Induction: How to Train, Support, and Retain New Teachers is the leading book on how to structure a New Teacher Induction Program. Co-authored by Annette L. Breaux, whose own district’s program was adopted by Louisiana for state implementation and Harry K. Wong, the nation’s foremost new teacher advocate, this book blends first hand knowledge into workable solutions for easy implementation. Written for school and district administrators, principals, school board members, and anyone in a decision making capacity, New Teacher Induction will show you how to set up a support program step-by-step. Extensive research is provided that is both historical and practical. Over 30 induction programs are featured with their contact information listed. The 80-page Reference section contains schedules and handouts from 3 of the most effective induction programs in the country. New Teacher Induction is the ultimate source book for training new teachers and keeping them..
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