The startling truth is that 70% of the workforce is disengaged - their bodies may put in long hours, but their hearts and minds never punch in. You may even be one of those that's searching for ways to make work really work for you. This is a terrible dilemma for organizations trying to motivate employees to do more with less. So how to motivate the disengaged, and further engage the engaged? It's not pay, perks, or promotions. The answer is to foster meaning at work, that is, give work a greater sense of personal significance, and thus, make work matter. Make It Matter is the antidote to crisis levels of disengagement and the first ever book that serves as a practical, yet inspiring How To guide for motivating by creating meaning - the motivational tour de force of our times. Distilling reams of research, case studies, stories, and interviews with managers at great companies to work for, the author unveils 7 essential Markers of Meaning that can be triggered to create meaning in and at work. You'll get dozens of tools and learn about the power of:*Direction - Reframe work to add meaning and motivation, and help people find a sense of significance and purpose in what they do*Discovery - Craft the richest kind of opportunities to learn, grow, and influence, while helping people feel valued and valuable*Devotion - Cultivate an authentic, caring culture, master meaning-making leadership behaviors, and drive out corrosive behaviors that can unknowingly drain meaning at workFind out why the #1 bestselling author in the world (and ex CEO) James Patterson raves about Make It Matter and why Soundview BusinessBooks has named it a "Book to Watch" in 2015.When people feel that they matter, they give their all. Channel that power and everyone profits.

Make It Matter: How Managers Can Motivate by Creating Meaning

Business & Money

Mautz, Scott

Business Culture

AMACOM

Once upon a time, you probably learned the thrill of a good day’s work and were inspired to work harder and accomplish more. Then the honeymoon ended, burnout set in, and you began going through the motions uninspired. Wouldn’t you love to feel as engaged and energized as you were on day one? You can! The key is to quit waiting for it to happen and take control of the process yourself.In Find the Fire, discover how you can shake off the malaise and dial up the motivation. Whether you're wrestling with fear, disconnectedness, boredom, lack of creative outlets, overwhelm, or other issues, you will find applicable insights, exercises, inspiring stories, checklists, and more as you learn about the nine forces that drain inspiration. Learn how to reconnect with your coworkers and managers, how to boost your self-confidence and personal presence, and how to stay in control during tough times. Discover how to empower yourself, not waiting for others to fill that need, and how you can still produce work you’re proud of, even after many years of performing the same tasks. You’ve probably been asking yourself lately what inspires you now. But the more applicable question is, how did you lose the inspiration you once had in the first place? Learn to find that again.

Find the Fire: Ignite Your Inspiration--and Make Work Exciting Again

Product Description 
The definitive playbook for driving impact as a middle manager 
Leading from the Middle: A Playbook for Managers to Influence Up, Down, and Across the Organization delivers an insightful and practical guide for the backbone of an organization: those who have a boss and are a boss and must lead from the messy middle. Accomplished author and former P&G executive Scott Mautz walks readers through the unique challenges facing these managers, and the mindset and skillset necessary for managing up and down and influencing what happens across the organization. 
You’ll learn the winning mindset of the best middle managers, how to develop the most important skills necessary for managing from the middle, how to create your personal Middle Action Plan (MAP), and effectively influence:\nUp the chain of command, to your boss and those above them 
Down, to your direct reports and teams who report to you 
Laterally, to peers and teams you have no formal authority over\nAnyone in an organization who reports to someone and has someone reporting to them must lead from the middle. They are the most important group in an organization and have a unique opportunity to drive impact. Leading from the Middle explains how. 
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Anyone who has a boss and is a boss is forced to lead from the messy middle. To do so brilliantly requires a mindset and skillset uniquely suited to managing up, down, and across. 
In Leading from the Middle: A Playbook for Managers to Influence Up, Down, and Across the Organization, author and former P&G executive Scott Mautz delivers the definitive playbook for creating impact and achieving results as a middle manager. The book contains accessible, specific, and actionable directions for influencing your direct reports, your colleagues, and the people you report to with emotional intelligence and savvy, and empowers managers to create a personal MAP (Middle Action Plan) to drive impact across your organization. It shows you how to develop the mindset and skillset you need to get results. 
You’ll also discover how to lead teams and influence peers you have no formal authority over. And you’ll be equipped with a specific model for leading change in a way that generates enthusiasm and commitment from employees—critical in times of flux when your organization needs to adapt in order to thrive, not just survive. 
Perfect for managers, executives, and leaders of all types, Leading from the Middle is an indispensable guide for anyone seeking to increase their impact on the organization in which they work, or simply to better understand the realities facing middle managers in any organization. It is the ideal playbook for middle managers in organizations of all sizes and in all industries. 
 From the Back Cover 
Praise for LEADING FROM THE MIDDLE 
“Too many leadership books are great on theory, light on applicability. Mautz nails the unmet need of helping middle managers with insightful, specific advice.” ―Daniel H. Pink, New York Times bestselling author of WHEN, DRIVE, and To Sell is Human 
“The ultimate guide for middle managers to create the most value for their companies and increase engagement and productivity from their teams. A must-read!” ―Marshall Goldsmith, two-time #1 Leadership Thinker in the world and the New York Times #1 bestselling author of Triggers, Mojo, and What Got You Here Won’t Get You There 
“Influencing others is hard. For middle managers―who must lead up, down, and across―it’s harder. Scott Mautz has created an insightful book filled with specific advice that will help managers right away.” ―Dorie Clark, author of Reinventing You and executive education faculty, Duke University Fuqua School of Business 
“Scott Mautz has led from every level of the organization, and knows exactly how to make your influence felt, regardless of your role. Leading from the Middle is a practical playbook from someone who has been there and done it.” ―Todd Henry, author of The Mo

Leading from the Middle: A Playbook for Managers to Influence Up, Down, and Across the Organization

Management & Leadership

wiley

Wouldn't you love to feel as engaged and energized as you were on day one? The key is to quit waiting for it to happen and take control of the process yourself. Once upon a time, you probably learned the thrill of a good day's work and were inspired to work harder and accomplish more. Then the honeymoon ended, burnout set in, and you began going through the motions uninspired.? In&nbsp;Find the Fire, discover how you can shake off the malaise and dial up the motivation. Whether you're wrestling with fear, disconnectedness, boredom, lack of creative outlets, overwhelm, or other issues, you will find applicable insights, exercises, inspiring stories, checklists, and more as you learn about the nine forces that drain inspiration. In this compelling book, you will learn how to: <ul> <li>reconnect with your coworkers and managers,</li> <li>boost your self-confidence and personal presence,</li> <li>and how to stay in control during tough times.</li> </ul> Discover how to empower yourself, not waiting for others to fill that need, and how you can still produce work you're proud of, even after many years of performing the same tasks. You've probably been asking yourself lately what inspires you now. But the more applicable question is, how did you lose the inspiration you once had in the first place? Learn to find that again.

"If you want to build the mental resilience to thrive under pressure and drive change despite obstacles, this book will prove an indispensable resource again and again." --Daniel H. Pink, #1 New York Times bestselling author of&nbsp;The Power of Regret, When, and To Sell is Human Manage yourself internally so you can lead better externally Award-winning, bestselling author Scott Mautz defines mental strength as the ability to self-regulate emotions, thoughts, and behaviors to achieve exceptional outcomes, despite adversity. It's the leadership superpower of our times. Mentally strong leaders are confident and in control of themselves and their environment; they have endurance, are disciplined, and external stressors make their decision-making sharper. They're a safe port in a storm for their team. The Mentally Strong Leader gives readers a mental exercise plan to become such a leader. Readers will walk away with a menu of over 50 proven tools they can choose from to build a tailored set of habits in six areas that will make them mentally stronger: &nbsp; <ul> <li>Fortitude</li> <li>Decision-making</li> <li>Confidence</li> <li>Goal-focus</li> <li>Boldness&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li> <li>Messaging</li> </ul> Inspired by Mautz's hit LinkedIn Learning course, "10 Habits of Mentally Strong People," his 25 years leading some of Procter & Gamble's multi-billion-dollar businesses, and over 30 years of studying this topic, The Mentally Strong Leader relies on mental models, data and research, habit-building science, and practical tools and exercises to create enduring understandings for readers. Mautz begins with a compelling explanation of the power of mental strength, and offers a Mental Strength Self-Assessment. He finishes, as he has in his past titles, like Leading from the Middle, and Make it Matter, by providing a Mental Action Plan (MAP) to help readers create their own, tailored practice. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

The Mentally Strong Leader: Build the Habits to Productively Regulate Your Emotions, Thoughts, and Behaviors

Peakpoint Press

Is the thrill gone? What to do when your mojo’s missing at work…For many employees, feeling burned out and uninspired is nothing new. But going through the motions impairs more than just work performance—it affects your well-being. Wouldn’t it be better to feel as engaged and energized as you were on day one?Fortunately, everyone has the ability to rekindle inspiration. The key is to quit waiting for it to happen and take control of the process yourself. Whether you’re wrestling with fear, disconnectedness, boredom, lack of creative outlets, overwhelm, or other issues, Find the Fire helps shake off the malaise and dial up the motivation.Packed with insights, exercises, inspiring stories, checklists, and more, this potent self-help guide identifies nine forces that drain inspiration and delivers tips and advice for turning things around, including how to:Start learning and growing againReconnect with coworkers and your bossStop procrastinatingEmpower yourselfStay in control during tough timesOvercome fear and embrace riskProduce work you’re proud ofBoost your self-confidence and personal presenceLeave your markAnd moreInstead of asking what inspires you, the deeper question is, how did you lose inspiration in the first place? Learn to find it again—and fuel greater fulfillment and success.

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Make It Matter: How Managers Can Motivate by Creating Meaning

Find the Fire: Ignite Your Inspiration--and Make Work Exciting Again

Leading from the Middle: A Playbook for Managers to Influence Up, Down, and Across the Organization

Find the Fire: Ignite Your Inspiration--and Make Work Exciting Again

The Mentally Strong Leader: Build the Habits to Productively Regulate Your Emotions, Thoughts, and Behaviors

Find the Fire: Ignite Your Inspiration--and Make Work Exciting Again