Managing as a Ground Floor Leader
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- Dan Schwartz
- Association for Talent Development
- 2016
How can managers ensure that employees are empowered to do their best work? What actions can managers take today to influence culture change and develop people? What are the essential questions to ask when helping an employee?
Managing as a Ground Floor Leader provides real-life examples about how exhibiting certain values influences culture change that can lead to business results, and lists nine characteristics of a ground floor leader. This issue of TD at Work explains how managers can:
- Bring out the best in their employees by becoming ground floor leaders.
- Use ground floor leadership principles to align talent with strategic goals.
- Empower their team to be ground floor leaders and create an engaged culture.
About the Author
Dan Schwartz is a research and organizational development specialist for Government Employees Health Association, partnering with senior leaders and building consultative, strategic partnerships to achieve business results. His collaborative approach enables him to develop and implement human capital solutions to improve the overall performance of the organization. Dan was a participant in the ATD Training Certificate, and is the author of Winning Strategies: Achieving Success in the Classroom, Career and Life. In addition to his full-time role, Dan also regularly speaks to college students, preparing them to launch successful careers. For more information about Dan, visit collegecoachdan.com.
In this Book
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Managing as a Ground Floor Leader
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Preface
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9 Traits of a Ground Floor Leader
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4 Roles of a Ground Floor Leader
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Hiring Ground Floor Leaders
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Ground Floor Leader Employee Development
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Providing Productive Assistance
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Conclusion
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References & Resources
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Job Aid—The Ground Floor Leader Interview Guide
