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It's the Manager by Jim Clifton and Jim Harter — WisdomDeck honest review
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It's the Manager

by Jim Clifton and Jim Harter

Gallup's data: seventy percent of the variance in engagement is the manager. Fifty-two short chapters on what the best managers do, from strengths to coaching conversations to the future of work.

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Three things you will actually use

  1. The manager is the lever.
  2. Coach, do not boss.
  3. Strengths, purpose, development.

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The manager is the lever.

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