The Invisible Employee: Realizing the Hidden Potential in Everyone

by Adrian Gostick; Chester Elton

• ISBN13: 9780471777397
• ISBN10: 0471777390
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2006-03-01
• Publisher: Wiley

Summary

"There is magic in this book. It is the magic of a form of human engagement that allows you to see and your employees to be seen. Whether you are looking for a few good tips to keep a good thing going or need to recapture the very essence of a productive workplace, The Invisible Employee provides valuable lessons nestled among the pages of a clever and compelling story. A good read and a wise thesis." -Stephen C. Lundin, bestselling coauthor of Fish!"Gostick and Elton's simple-to-understand and teachable approach of setting and supporting core values and recognizing and celebrating those behaviors can be a very effective management technique for creating a committed and engaged workforce of 'visible employees.' This is a culture no organization can afford to be without." -Michael R. Losey, past president and CEO, Society for Human Resource Management, and Secretary General, World Federation of Personnel Management Associations"The basic principles detailed in The Invisible Employee are simple yet profound: (1) setting a guiding vision, (2) seeing employees supporting that vision, and (3) praising and celebrating that behavior. Restaurants do not sell merchandise that people can take home, we only sell memories. Engaging our entire staff by using these principles helps Friendly's provide great memories for our guests." -John L. Cutter, CEO and President, Friendly Ice Cream Corporation"The Invisible Employee is a very inventive and original book. Combining facts that will surprise you and a fable that will fascinate you, Adrian Gostick and Chester Elton have crafted a book that educates and entertains. The Invisible Employee is a wonderful read with a powerful message, and I highly recommend it to leaders at all levels." -Jim Kouzes, coauthor of The Leadership Challenge

Author Biography

<b>Adrian Gostick</b> is Director of Corporate Communications with the OC Tanner Recognition Company, the world's leading employee recognition company.&#160; A dynamic speaker, Adrian speaks to business audiences around the world.&#160; He has also written for <u>USA Today</u>, <u>Investor Business Daily</u>, and many other business publications.&#160; He has&#160;been featured on ABC, CNBC, and NPR.&#160; He is the co-author of best-selling <i>The 24 Carrot Manager</i>, <i>A Carrot a Day</i>, and <i>Managing with Carrots</i>. <p> <b>Chester Elton</b> is a sought after speaker and recognition consultant.&#160; Chester is VP of Performance with OC Tanner Recognition Company (based in Salt Lake City, UT.)&#160; He has been a featured speaker at SHRM, NAER and many other HR conferences.&#160; He is the co-author of the WSJ best-seller, <i>A Carrot a Day</i> and is frequently quoted in the WSJ.&#160; He has been featured on CNN, Bloomberg and NPR for his expertise in motivation.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements.

Foreword.                                                                                                        

Introduction.                                                                                                     

Chapter One: Invisible Employees.                                                                            

Chapter Two: Blink Outs.                                                                                        

Chapter Three: The See-er.                                                                                     

Chapter Four: Recognizing.                                                                                         

Chapter Five: Visible Results                                                                        

Chapter Six: Blink Backs.

Succeed!

About the Authors.