Ken Blanchard and Sheldon Bowles, co-authors of the New York Times business bestseller Raving Fans, are back with Gung Ho! Here is an invaluable management tool that outlines foolproof ways to increase productivity by fostering excellent morale in the workplace. It is a must-read for everyone who wants to stay on top in today's ultra-competitive business world.
Raving Fans taught managers how to turn customers into full-fledged fans. Now, Gung Ho! brings the same magic to employees. Through the inspirational story of business leaders Peggy Sinclair and Andy Longclaw, Blanchard and Bowles reveal the secret of Gung Ho—a revolutionary technique to boost enthusiasm and performance and usher in astonishing results for any organization. The three principles of Gung Ho are:
- The Spirit of the Squirrel
- The Way of the Beaver
- The Gift of the Goose
These three cornerstones of Gung Ho are surprisingly simple and yet amazingly powerful. Whether your organization consists of one or is listed in the Fortune 500, this book ensures Gung Ho employees committed to success.
Gung Ho! also includes a clear game plan with a step-by-step outline for instituting these groundbreaking ideas. Gung Ho! is a classic and wonderful business book that is packed with invaluable information as well as a compelling, page-turning story.
"Gung Ho! will make a difference in your life, and in the lives of all of those you have the privilege to touch."
~ Anthony Robbins, author of Awaken the Giant Within and Unlimited Power
Details:
Category: Managing organizations
ISBN-13: 978-0-688-15428
Publisher: William Morrow
Publication date: 1998
Edition description:
Pages: 192
Product dimensions: 5.50(w) x 8.25(h) x 0.53(d)
Also available in paperback, audio, and e-reader formats
Ken Blanchard, one of the most influential leadership experts in the world, is the coauthor of the iconic bestseller, The One Minute Manager, and more than 60 other books whose combined sales total more than 21 million copies. His groundbreaking works have been translated into more than 42 languages and in 2005 he was inducted into Amazon’s Hall of Fame as one of the top 25 bestselling authors of all time. He is also the cofounder with his wife, Margie, of The Ken Blanchard Companies® , an international management training and consulting firm in San Diego, California.
Sheldon Bowles, coauthor of Raving Fans, is president of Ode to Joy Limited, a diversified holding and management company, and founding president of Domo Gasoline Corporation, which he build into a $75 million company. He lives in Winnipeg, Canada.
