Empowerment Takes More Than a Minute

The most truthful, straight-talk book on managing people to come along in eons. This is an exceptional tool for business.
--Harvey MacKay, author of Swim with the Sharks without Being Eaten Alive

One of the very best organized, thought out, planned, and written books on any business subject I have read.
--Stanley Bass, Human Resources Consultant, Stan Bass Consulting

An excellent read; it certainly confirms my real-life experience of progress over time at Verizon.
--Mike Steiner, Director, Enterprise Solutions Group, Verizon

Finally, the truth about empowerment!
--Jack Canfield, coauthor of Chicken Soup for the Soul

This book is now standard for all our managers. You can't succeed today without empowered employees.
--John Shields, Chairman and CEO, Trader Joe's

The principles outlined are essential if you are to achieve true empowerment.
--H. Eugene Blattman, President & CEO (retired), McCormick & Company, Inc.

The message is clear, to the point, and right on target.
--Joseph Bode, Joseph J. Bode & Company

I found the book was to the point and hit the nail on the head about information sharing.
--Robert S. Argabright, II, President and General Manager (formerly), Chesapeake Packaging Company

Succinctly captures the critical elements of empowerment in a brilliantly simple format!
--Peter B. Grazier, President, Teambuilding, Inc.

The authors show that empowerment is more than an empty promise. A must-read for liberating the leader within people.
--Barry Z. Posner, coauthor of The Leadership Challenge

The framework is perfect, clear, and concise.
--JoAnne Pitera, Organizational Effectiveness Consultant

The material is most readable, and the key points are presented well for retention and use.
--Mike Perry, Human Resources Director, DuPont Corporation

Very readable. Straightforward. The authors have hit the bull's eye on empowerment.
--John Coleman, CSX Corporation

Empowerment is such an important topic. The great thing about this book is that it supplies a Game Plan for getting there.
--Bruce Dalgleish, General Mills Restaurants

Finally, the definitive book on empowerment and productivity, profound but simple to implement.
--Shaun Conroy, VP Sales & Customer Service, NewsWest

I could not agree more with what this fantastic little book says about how mistakes empower people. Indeed, every 'misteak' is an opportunity to increase competence and empowerment.
--John C. Maxwell, author of Failing Forward

If you seriously want to unleash the people power of your organization, this book is a must. Simple and profound; all you add is courage and discipline, and you'll find it really works.
--Tom Muccio, President, Global Customer Teams, Procter & Gamble

This engaging book makes clear that the real power in an organization is within its people. By learning to release that power an organization can be a powerful force in the business world.
--Mark Robbins, Director, Professional Development, Robbins-Gioia, Inc.

It's a fun read and the principles are spot on!
--James M. Kouzes, coauthor of The Leadership Challenge