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.
Read it if…
you want Gallup's management findings in digestible pieces.
See the book →
Skip it if…
you dislike survey-driven management.
Try instead: Work Rules! →
Three things you will actually use
- The manager is the lever.
- Coach, do not boss.
- Strengths, purpose, development.
Do this first
Read the chapters on the five coaching conversations.
Our verdict
The manager is the lever.
See the book →
Compare with other Leadership books
Browse all Leadership book reviews or get the free Reality Code Cheat Sheet.
As an Amazon Associate, WisdomDeck earns from qualifying purchases. Links marked “Click to see” go to Amazon. We are not paid for opinions, prices and availability are not shown here and change on Amazon, and we never see your purchase details. Nothing here is medical, legal or financial advice.



