The Art of History: African American Women Artists Engage the Past
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The Art of History: African American Women Artists Engage the Past
Lisa Gail Collins
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ASIN: 0813530229

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Highly accessible reading; fine and original scholarship........2006-08-03

I read this book in two sittings. Lisa Gail Collins does a beautiful job of opening up a world I did not yet fully understand. I am a southern, white, visual artist and photographer, with complicated ties to a black culture that has contributed very much to the way I think, and work, and live. Certainly my art history courses in college taught me none of this. This book illuminates the work of Renee Stout, Carrie Mae Weems, and more, and lays out the background of negative image making in the history of women of color, particularly, which, she argues is reason for the avoidance of the visual in black studies in the United States. She illuminates the value of the visual arts of black women and I came away, after reading this, with a stronger common bond to women's experience in general, and with a deeper desire to illuminate the truth in my own art.

The Boutonniere: Style in One's Lapel
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Fine guide to an all-too-rare element of men's style
  • A Sense of Style
  • A special book: informative, elegant, and well illustrated
The Boutonniere: Style in One's Lapel
Umberto Angeloni
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ASIN: 0789303884
Release Date: 2000-02-05

Book Description

For men whose sense of style transcends cigars and single-malts, the boutonniere represents the new epitome of luxurious masculinity. Worn by today's impeccably dressed man, the boutonniere makes a confident statement of elegance and personal flair.

This beautifully illustrated volume shows how to incorporate this ultimate style accent to the modern man's wardrobe, whether for day or night, casual or formal occasion. Specially commissioned full-color photography demonstrates the matching of colors, fabrics, and styles with a wide range of floral possibilities, from a single daisy or carnation to the orchid or lily of the valley. In addition, the book presents a fascinating history of the boutonniere and the men who have worn them, from such royals as the Duke of Windsor and Prince Charles, to Hollywood icons like Cary Grant, Fred Astaire, and Sean Connery.

From sprucing up an everyday suit to sporting the perfect boutonniere on your wedding day, this book offers the definitive word on this symbol of masculine elegance.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Fine guide to an all-too-rare element of men's style.......2003-12-08

A boutonniere is so rarely seen these days that any man who wears one will almost automatically set himself apart from the crowd. The trick, of course, it to do it in a way that suggests timeless artistry, and not that water will come squirting out of it, or that the wearer is a refugee from the junior prom. There's a big difference between a stylish mini carnation tucked into your buttonhole and a giant mass of babies-breath and rose held on with a safety pin.

This handy little guide is all most men should need to navigate the largely unknown waters of boutonniere-wearing. Much of the book, necessarily, traces flower-wearing through history, with a focus on the British royal family and various dandies of times past. A few profiles of modern men who keep the tradition alive are also included, as well as helpful suggestions about various types of flowers to wear, what to wear with what kind of jacket, and even alternatives to the jacket lapel like vests and overcoats.

Take a stand for personal style and start wearing a flower from time to time. If you're unsure about how or whether, let this book help you get started. Once you do, you may never look back.

5 out of 5 stars A Sense of Style.......2001-03-14

The Boutonniere Style in One's Lapel is a great book. It is lovely just to page through. It is interesting to read . And it looks great just laying around the apartment. There are so many great pictures of famous people, stars and royality, all wearing a boutonniere. You seldom see boutonnieres any more and that's a pity. Such a small addition to the clothes a man wears but such a great fashion plus. This book helps you appreciate the boutonniere.

4 out of 5 stars A special book: informative, elegant, and well illustrated.......2000-04-22

I recently purchased this book at a local Brioni clothing dealer, and I've been pleased with its content. The book is brief, but this is such a specialized topic that it is abundant enough.

The book starts with a historic narration of flowers in men's clothing, moves on, to more recent well-dressed men that wear them, and then to examples of elegant more modern combinations that include the use of boutonnieres.

This is not a "picture book" only, it includes essays on the topics that are well written and inspire the reader to become an impeccable dresser, and this is what Brioni is all about.

The Big 5-0:  A For Better Or For Worse Collection
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • a TRUE picture of growing older
  • Fans will relish this collection
  • APRIL IS THE FLY IN THE OINTMENT
  • i LIKE April!
  • April Cost This One Star
The Big 5-0: A For Better Or For Worse Collection
Lynn Johnston
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ASIN: 0740705563

Book Description

For more than two decades, For Better or For Worse has captivated readers around the globe. This best-selling contemporary cartoon-syndicated since 1979-now appears in more than 2,000 newspapers throughout the U.S., Canada, and twenty-three other countries. The strip reflects universal family feelings so well it's translated from English into eight languages.What makes creator Lynn Johnston's portrayal of the Patterson family and friends so beloved shines once again in The Big 5-0, a collection comprising cartoons from August 1998 through June 1999. This book follows the blooming romance of son Michael and his girlfriend, Deanna, daughter Elizabeth's last year in high school, and John, the father, turning 50. The book overflows with the heartwarming and realistic family exchanges that have become For Better or For Worse trademarks.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars a TRUE picture of growing older.......2001-09-09

As always, Lynn Johnston captures the essence of a family whose members are maturing. She treats with especial sympathy the subject of young Gordon, an abused boy who has grown into a successful businessman and a wonderful father, even weaving into the storyline that his parents have gone into rehab for their alcohol problem. While there are conflicts, as anyone with siblings or multiple children knows, it is a joy to see some maturation between the older two's relationship. Also, I love seeing the community involvement, such as when Elizabeth helps with the foodbank and Michael works on a project to enlighten others as to the Canadian past. One of the final panels depicts all 3 of the Patterson children working together to cook dinner for Elly - and is a treat - and very true to life.

5 out of 5 stars Fans will relish this collection.......2001-02-01

Fans of Lynn Johnston's 'For Better or For Worse' comic strip about a family's interactions and aging will relish this collection, which provides black and white strips from some recent comics. While truly avid fans may find little new here, The Big 5-0 gathers cartoons from 1998 through 1999 and any who have missed a few will certainly find some 'new' material.

4 out of 5 stars APRIL IS THE FLY IN THE OINTMENT.......2000-12-17

This is a delightful comic series with believable characters. It is a good sign if any characters cause strong reactions and responses from their readers. I, too, dislike April. April is devious and sassy and often provokes others. I don't think she's a good kid. She is a spoiled little brat who needs a bun warming session. She's a good literary example of what overindulgence can do -- create a sense of entitlement and no respect for others. AztecPrincess said it best -- April is a spoiled brat who has no respect for anything.

The rabbit and dog chases are funny. Mr. Bunny Rabbit is a scream, the way he hops after that dog. It's a good thing the two species get along so well. Mr. B. is the best fictitious rabbit to ever grace the funny pages! Drawings of the rabbit really show the sense of speed and motion -- another nod to a great cartoonist.

Grandpa Jim is the best of the family characters. It is such a refreshing treat to see a senior citizen with a regular voice in the funnies. One of the best ones appeared in the paper on Veterans' Day, when he says the lucky ones came home. I also like the one on Memorial Day when he remembers dancing in his sergeant's uniform with his late wife, Marian. Hip, hip, hooray for Grandpa Jim!

The rest of the bunch are equally delightful, but for different reasons. Liz and Michael bring home the realities of college, job and impending marriage; they are wonderful characters who have never once lost their senses of humor.

4 out of 5 stars i LIKE April!.......2000-12-06

I've sort of grown up with FBOFW, being basically the same age as Michael. My mum turned 50 this year so i found the book of appeal for that reason as well! Personally, i like April. She's a good kid that is trying to grow up in a hard world where on one hand she is supposed to know all the things a teenager is supposed to know, deal with knowledge that most of us didn't encounter until we were much older, deal with a throw-away culture and on top of that remain a child to fit the stereotype we hold of little girls. I worked at a primary school for a little while and i think Lynn has trully captured the dualistic nature of kids today. So leave April alone!:-) The book is great, although i'm not sure why 50 flamingoes, is there some sort of symbalism involved there? Is it a Canadian thing? If so, probably a bit of clarification for us other fans would be a good idea!:-)) Love the strip, love the book!

4 out of 5 stars April Cost This One Star.......2000-12-03

I, too, dislike April. It's good that other people have pointed out the pipsqueak's shortcomings. I think she makes Calvin of Calvin and Hobbes look like a pure little angel. She really asks for it. She's the one who made up that stupid song about Jeremy. It would serve her right if he fixed her wagon. Somebody should. She rides roughshod over everybody and contributes nothing. I think she needs a good wet towel across the face and across the rump. All the other characters are good, solid, sympathy inducing and realistic. You love them. When it comes to being decent and considerate, that is where stupid little April gets off the train. You might want to put her outside with those pink flamingoes.
The Big 5-0: A for Better or for Worse Collection
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    Lynn Franks; Johntson, Lynn Johnston
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    ASIN: B000OSKO22

    George Carlin: 2006 Day-to-Day Calendar
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    1 out of 5 stars About as funny as watching paint dry........2006-03-07

    I consider myself a George Carlin fan...but I now have to wonder if I have been in a drunk stupor most of life when making that judgement. This calendar doesn't even invoke a smirk (from myself or any of my coworkers) much less any actual laughter. This was a gift from my wife and even she suggests just tossing it and forgetting about it. Just awful.

    1 out of 5 stars Disappointing to say the most:.......2006-01-18

    When I bought this calendar for my husband, I expected some good old laughs from a good old comedian...I am disappointed (my husband doesn't even turn the pages each day!)and if this is George's new kind of humor...he better retire or get into a new line of entertainment!
    I am sorry I spent my money on this. I was a long time fan of his and even saw him in concert a couple of times back in the 70's or was it 80's or both...My advice is: don't waste your money unless you like the "new George Carlin"!

    The Envelope, Please: The Ultimate Academy Awards Trivia Book
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    The Envelope, Please: The Ultimate Academy Awards Trivia Book
    Arnold Wayne Jones
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    The questions here range from the obvious (most movie fans will be able to identify Babe as the "film about a talking pig [which] won the Visual Effects Award in 1995") to the obscure (only those utterly obsessed with Oscar will answer "1963" when asked the year in which all Best Supporting Actress nominees were foreign-born). But The Envelope, Please is more than just a big quiz. The beginning of each chapter provides a fount of interesting information about the awards. You can read about the Academy's rules for selecting nominees and winners, the reasons unexpected candidates sometimes go home with the gold, and what author Arnold Wayne Jones calls "the glorious kitsch of Oscar." If you're looking to learn more about Hollywood's biggest night, or if you want to stump your friends between commercials at your next Oscar party, grab hold of this nicely priced, brightly written book. --Raphael Efrem Shargel

    Book Description

    The glamour, the excitement, the triumphs, the upsets, the tacky gowns--the Academy Awards: who can remember it all? Whether you're a film fan, award aficionado, or just a pop culture buff, her is, by category, the most comprehensive Academy Award trivia challenge ever to be compiled.

    A trivia book with attitude, The Envelope, Please is divided into chapters on the various aspects, honors, nominations and telecasts of the Academy Awards. From statistical facts to memorable, and often embarrassing moments (paging Rob Lowe and Snow White!), from the record-holding winners to all-time big losers in a variety of categories, you can test your knowledge of Hollywood's night of nights. There are Tinseltown teasing questions about the Academy's inner workings, noteworthy achievements, heart-breaking omissions, unforgettable ovations, and much more--from high drama to high kitsch.

    Complete with informative sidebars, insightful commentaries and tasty tidbits of chatty dish, here's the supreme Academy Awards quiz: The Envelope, Please

    Customer Reviews:

    2 out of 5 stars Great idea, badly done.......2003-03-07

    I picked up this book because I thought it would be fun to read the bits of trivia. However, I wasn't very far along into it when I began finding factual errors -- errors in major categories that easily could have been corrected had the author or editor bothered to check. In Chapter One, for instance, the author claims that Hugh Griffith won the Best Supporting Actor Oscar in 1963 for "Tom Jones"; in reality, Melvin Douglas won for "Hud." (Griffith won in 1959, for "Ben-Hur.") Later, in a question regarding consecutive wins, the book omits Tom Hanks for his performances in "Philadelphia" (1993) and "Forrest Gump" (1994), although the book was published in 1999. Mistakes such as these can be found throughout the book.

    5 out of 5 stars Excellent Book.......2001-12-17

    Dear Prospective Buyers:

    This is hands down the best Academy Awards book out there. And on top of that it is the best trivia book I have ever seen as well. The questions are fun to read and filled with interesting anecdotes that you will not find anywhere else. Where else can you find information about Marlon Brando declining his Oscar or the streaker who appeared during the ceremony in the early 1970s?

    I especially love the opening introduction by the author in which he talks about his fondness for movies. As a fellow film buff, I can definitely relate.

    By the way, be sure to get a copy of this book before this year's awards ceremony. It should be used as a handy reference to be kept nearby while the ceremony is going on.

    Jones definitely knows his stuff. I cannot wait for his next book.

    5 out of 5 stars That's Entertainment!.......2001-02-25

    And the winner is "The Envelope, Please: The Ultimate Academy Awards Trivia Book." From its opening remarks to the final answer, this book is smart, funny, and information-packed. Arnold Wayne Jones combines an encyclopedic knowledge of Oscar lore with fresh insights and irreverent volleys. The wonderfully clever organization goes far beyond who-won-what-when. Highly recommended for lovers of all things Oscar, as well as for movie and showbiz aficionados and anyone who wants to impress friends with little-known but fascinating factoids.

    1 out of 5 stars Don't read this book........2000-06-23

    This is by far the worst book I've ever read. It starts out bad with an anecdote about the author's love of Star Wars and Star Trek and all things nerdy and gets far worse from there. The only way you can possible enjoy this book is with a cold Miller beer in one hand.

    3 out of 5 stars Good trivia quizzes, but not a reference book.......2000-06-09

    This book has lots of fun information, but no useful way to look it up (like an index). So, if you want to know how many times a particular actor was nominated for a supporting role Oscar, you're out of luck.

    The Music of Britten and Tippett: Studies in Themes and Techniques
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      The Music of Britten and Tippett: Studies in Themes and Techniques
      Arnold Whittall
      Manufacturer: Cambridge University Press
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      In this classic study of Benjamin Britten and Michael Tippett, Arnold Whittall builds up a unique double portrait of the two leading composers of their generation. In addition, new information on the Britten repertoire and an updated bibliography are also presented.

      North American Lighthouses Coloring Book
      Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
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      Forty drawings of Cape Hatteras, Montauk Point, Cape Canaveral, Quoddy Head, Point Reyes, and many other lighthouses. Captions.

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      5 out of 5 stars Excellent service.......2007-01-05

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      5 out of 5 stars Another fine coloring book from Dover........1999-07-22

      A beautiful addition to this particular series of Dover coloring books. Older children who love the ocean or ships will delight in it. Adults will learn something, too. Highly recommended.

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      Follow this Path: How the World's Greatest Organizations Drive Growth by Unleashing Human Potential
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      When it comes to getting ahead in business, The Gallup Organization has led the way with two landmark books: the New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestsellers First, Break all the Rules and Now, Discover Your Strengths. In its latest guide the world's hottest management consulting firm reveals your company's most valuable asset-and, with groundbreaking new findings and methods, shows you how developing that asset can lead to a quantum leap in cost efficiencies and profits.FOLLOW THIS PATHWhat do the world's greatest organizations have in common? They know that their most valuable resource is human-their employees and customers. And the best companies understand two important facts: people are emotional first and rational second, and because of that, employees and customers must be emotionally engaged in order for the organization to reach its full potential. Gallup research not only bears that out, but has uncovered the secrets of creating and managing an "emotional economy" that will provide boom possibilities for your company.FOLLOW THIS PATH shows you how the traditional ways to engage people no longer apply in today's world. Instead, it offers a system it calls The Gallup Path, based on the proven, revolutionary strategies of the most successful businesses. You'll learn the prerequisites of an effective workplace, forge unbreakable bonds between employees and customers with the book's 34 Routes to Superior Performance, know the three crucial links that drive productivity and growth, discover the best employee and customer motivators, and much more.Ignore the emotional economy-and miss out on financial performance. Helping you build relationships one customer and one employee at a time, this important book offers a unique new path for your organization to follow. All you have to do is value and develop human relationships all around you to transform your business-starting today.

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      5 out of 5 stars Philip G. Trent.......2007-09-11

      What a great book! Simple, straight-forward, and relevant to sales managers today. Follow This Path was recommended to me by a friend and fellow manager. Like most managers, I've read dozens of books on management and leadership so I didn't expect any new revelations. However, this one surprised me. It gets right to the heart of what makes a great organization and why its people are key to any competitive advantage. Much of this book has been described as plain common sense, but the authors incorporate extensive research from the Gallup Organization to support their conclusions. If an organization isn't as productive as it should be - according to Gallup approximately 75% of employees in most companies are not engaged - then the number one goal is to get people engaged. The challenge is to figure out what people are good at, align those skill sets with company objectives, and focus more on outcomes instead of the process. That's where Follow This Path can help. The book offers a practical, sensible guide to maximizing individual strengths and talents in order to gain a competitive advantage - focusing more on heads and hearts and less on hands and feet! When you're working with people who are engaged and truly enjoy their work, managing them can be very rewarding. I highly recommend this book to managers who need a simple, yet proven approach to motivating employees and helping them reach their potential.

      5 out of 5 stars interesting theory.......2006-12-18

      Like most management theory books this theory will probably be replaced by yet another but it does provide an interesting thought for human resources and management alike. The idea that you can unlock human potential by helping your employees maximize their work experience should be common sense. This book gives some great suggestions on how to start out along that path but like most business you will have to find your own. If you are interested in academic management this is probably a book that you will enjoy otherwise I would not waste your time.

      2 out of 5 stars Subtitled "Hire Gallup".......2005-03-15

      We use Gallup at my workplace. Gallup is an excellent organization and we're better for working with them. However, this was too much. It's not a book. It's a brochure. Their Engagement Index is brilliant, but you can skim the other 260 pages without missing anything important.

      5 out of 5 stars Manifesto for a Revolution.......2003-08-16

      Review of "Follow This Path"

      The central thesis of this valuable and highly readable work can be summed up in three words: Feelings drive actions.

      This book from The Gallup Organization focuses on applying that briefest but most fundamental truth to business success. The authors' conclusion can be simply stated: The feelings of your employees influence the feelings of your customers, and that drives their buying behavior and your profits.

      It works like this: Understand your employees so that they are assigned to do work for which they're really best suited at the deepest personal level ('cuz they'll do that work better than any other). And treat your employees in ways that encourage them to be fully engaged in their work ('cuz that gets you more loyalty and productivity at no extra cost). And then, in turn, your employees will treat your customers in a way that makes your customers feel good about your company ('cuz that leads them to spend more with your firm for a longer time). And, voila!, your company makes more money with less effort.

      At this point you might feel compelled to release a loud exclamation of, "Well, duh!"

      But hold on.

      The premise of "Follow This Path" seems deceptively simple for two reasons:
      1) It contrasts markedly with the "rational" model that still shapes most interactions with both employees and customers in most organizations; and
      2) It stands in direct opposition to the assumptions underlying most business initiatives that are supposed to improve quality, productivity, or even customer satisfaction. Most, if not all, of those projects are aimed at mechanistically tweaking operational processes. And they don't positively affect the people on either side of the transaction: employees or customers. And so they have little to no effect on fundamentally improving the business. (But they sure do suck up a lot of time, create many distractions, and generate healthy fees for consultants.)

      MORE THAN A REHASH
      While tempting, it is misguided to characterize this book as a mere rehash of its predecessors from the Gallup Organization, "First, Break All the Rules" and "Now, Discover Your Strengths." Candidly, when first flipping through the book, "rehash" was my impression, too.

      However, "Follow This Path" is a significant contribution in its own right. It integrates and extends Gallup's two previous works. This book's insights derive from an expanded data set supplied by Gallup's massive survey-based research, and the book also (as is all the rage in business tomes these days) draws on much of the historical and current research into the origins of behavior from both psychological and biological underpinnings. A smattering of readable anecdotes from real people help to bring the principles to life. (The end notes also are worth reading as the text there is written as a narrative and adds worthwhile insights. In addition, this work contains an appendix of what likely will strike most readers as mind-numbing statistical mumbo-jumbo, aimed, no doubt, at quieting critics who question the validity of the data underpinning Gallup's claims and conclusions.)

      The effect is to validate sound, albeit somewhat non-traditional, perspectives on what really lies behind the elusive, mercantile holy grail of successfully competing in today's crazy, cut-throat marketplace.

      THE UPSHOT
      The good news is that these principles are easy to grasp and make intuitive sense (after reconsidering traditional biases).

      The bad news is that for organizations to take advantage of these simple truths, they must unlearn much of what their managers "know" about how business works. The challenge is to move managers from the realm of the rational, definable, and controllable --- the hallmark characteristic of virtually every manager in virtually every corporation (perhaps with the exception of those strange and intrepid folks populating the marketing communications department).

      The new reality: To compete effectively, managers must migrate to the still largely uncharted domain of the emotional, psychological, and personal in order to affect both employees and customers. In a gross understatement, this imperative represents a frighteningly major shift and no easy undertaking.

      Making such a dramatic and fundamental change in both mindset and behaviors implies considerable adaptations at two levels: In the minds and hearts of individual managers, and in the policies and systems of their employing organizations.

      All exaggeration aside, we're talking social revolution here. Undoubtedly, it will keep Gallup's consulting organization, and firms such as my own, very busy for many years to come.

      But what if your boss or CEO is a Neanderthal and "doesn't get it"? Press on. Start with yourself and your very own work group. As the research from Gallup and many others makes clear, that's the only level at which real change actually occurs anyway.

      Get the book and read it with a scientific mind, skeptical but open. Then get busy charting your own course through the new frontier of what Gallup aptly terms The Emotional Economy.

      Chances are, you'll feel better...with rising productivity and profits...because customers feel better...because your employees feel better.

      5 out of 5 stars I agree, it's a great book.......2003-08-08

      I really didn't want to like this book. It just sounded too much like some new age, pop psychology dribble on how to feel good. I couldn't have been further from the truth. Although this isn't a great book, it is a very valuable book, not only for the businessman, but for leaders of nonprofits as well.

      The premise of the book is simple. In an age where prices have been cut to razor thin margins, and businesses have become commodities, the only way to profitably survive is to unleash the human potential among your employees and customers. The authors ask this simple, but profound question: Why would a customer drive past your competition and pay a higher price to purchase your product? The answer: You have an emotionally engaged customer.

      The authors demonstrate the world's greatest organizations connect with their customers on an emotional level. When this happens customers return because of the way they feel- they become emotional engaged. The businesses manta for the last century has been based on reason- if you build a better mousetrap, offer it at the lowest price, people will buy. Studies have shown that people are more driven by their emotions when it comes to purchase and repurchase than they are by reason. The same holds true for employees. The Gallop organization also has shown that emotionally engaged employees produce more, stay longer, have less accidents, etc.

      Any problems? Maybe one. When hiring, the authors tell us again and again to commit to talent above education, experience, willingness to work hard, and the usual resume items. Inborn talent produces engaged employees; but what they did not address was the integrity issue. Jack Welch points out that the most dangerous employee is not the rude, insensitive, actively disengaged employee; but the one with the talent who does not hold to the values of the corporation. The actively disengaged employee will hurt the company, and yes, if you have enough of them they will destroy the company, but the real danger lies with talented, engaged employees who love their work but who do not hold to the company's values. These are the ones Welch would immediately get rid of.

      All in all, it's a valuable book. For a pastor of a small church, or a midlevel manager, the Q-12 (Questions developed by the Gallop organization which identify the conditions of a great work space) are invaluable. By unleashing the human potential in staff, volunteers and members the leader of a nonprofit can build a great organization.
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