Nautilus Book Award Gold Winner
A field guide for leaders who want to engage and energize their
workforce with a leadership strategy that puts the well-being of people
first.
Every leader has a duty to ensure their teams meet and exceed
expectations and achieve strategic goals. But leaders who only focus on
the bottom line risk alienating or burning out the people integral to
the success of the organization.
Engaged employees are more productive, have fewer sick days, and tend to
stay in their jobs longer. They go the extra mile because they want to
contribute to an organization that cares about them as human beings. Put
simply, a leadership approach focused on both relationships and results
is good for business.
But what steps can leaders take to cultivate a workplace culture that is
positive, engaged, and also productive? This is what CBC workplace
columnist Pierre Battah tackles in Humanity at Work.
In this conversational, humorous, and relatable book, Battah acts as a
virtual mentor, drawing on his decades-long experience as advisor to
large and small organizations. Through colorful and entertaining case
studies ranging from fish-packing plants to financial institutions,
Battah illustrates what it means to lead with humanity.
In this book, readers will learn:
- why human connection is a crucial component of the employment
relationship;
- how to delegate responsibility, set expectations, and give and receive
feedback more effectively; and
- how cultivating self-awareness can create safe space in which to
engage staff.
Each chapter includes reflection points and helpful tools to help
readers track their progress as they move toward creating a workplace
with humanity at its heart.
A portion of the proceeds will be donated to Plan International Canada,
who strive for a just world that advances children's rights and equality
for girls.
