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The "Globe Mail's" numbered 1 Business Book of the Year!"All In, All The Time" - Low performance and high turnover is notthe result of lazy, apathetic workers. It's not about decreasingbudgets. And it's not about a terrible economy. It's aboutleadership that doesn't engage employees. In "Nine Minutes onMonday", leadership guru James Robbins argues that employeeengagement comes down to one thing: a constant dedication tomeeting the universal needs that drive performance excellence. Intoday's chaotic, high-stakes business environment, it is easy toget distracted from leadership responsibilities by focusing ontasks at hand instead of on strategy. But when you neglect to keepyour leadership priorities in front of you, everyone suffers - yourstaff, your organization and, in the end, you. Whether you lead asmall team or an entire organization, you'll discover the nine keysto raising productivity, boosting morale, and increasing employeeengagement. "Nine Minutes on Monday" combines proven engagementdrivers and principles of human motivation into a simple system ofexecution that will show immediate results. Inside you'll find: the"9 Minute" template for maintaining focus on your leadershippriorities - no matter how busy you are; three key questions thatwill help you connect purpose to paycheck for your staff; afour-step formula for addressing subpar performance and drivingcomplacency from the workplace; a simple coaching model forfast-track staff development; four reward/recognition tools thatwill leave your employees feeling valued and motivated; the onesimple activity that will forge deep bonds of trust between you andyour employees; three key ingredients that will immediatelyincrease the motivation level of any employee. Being a great leaderis never easy, but Robbins breaks it all down into essentialcomponents to reveal its fundamental simplicity. "Nine Minutes onMonday" is your road map to igniting purpose, passion, andengagement among your team members. Master and apply the tools andtechniques inside, and your employees will be motivated, inspired,and equipped to bring their best to work each and every day. Quickand simple leadership lessons for boosting performance, morale, andengagement. "James Robbins is a terrific observer, thinker, andstoryteller. He also has marvelous insights about how leaders canhelp employees become more connected to their work setting. Heweaves together personal stories with thoughtful leadershipinsights into a compelling book. If leaders will do the nineminutes he suggests each Monday morning, they will become what wehave called 'meaning makers' who deliver enormous value to theiremployees, customers, investors, and communities." (Dave Ulrich,professor, Ross School of Business, University of Michigan;partner, The RBL Group; coauthor, "The Why of Work"). "It reallyworks! Robbins provides simple and practical tools to help allmanagers get on the road toward becoming great leaders. These nineeasy-to-use principles are relevant to today's work environment andyet so often overlooked. Thank you for helping me to make adifference to my team." (Sue Travis, HR Manager, Lowe's). "Everymanager in your workplace needs this book. Practical and easilydoable ideas that will help turn your managers into truly inspiringleaders." (Michael Kerr, "The Workplace Energizer" and author of"Putting Humor to Work"). "Great easy read with lots of practicalapplications for leaders looking to improve their game and reallymake a difference in the lives of those they lead." (Debbie Stein,CFO Altagas).