BOSSES & ORCHARDS: Honor Your Boss & You'll Be Honored [Paperback]

Althea DeBrule (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 12, 2005

The work relationship is somewhat symbiotic. Bosses and workers co-exist for mutual benefit based upon conditions, promises and agreements.This relationship can be severed when either the boss or worker takes advantage of or hurts the other or fails to live up to the agreement. The boss terminates or fires the worker; the worker quits or resigns from the boss.BOSSES & ORCHARDS is a powerful book no worker should be without. Its diagnostic tools and personal action plans guide you to lasting solutions for a successful work relationship. Open to any page and you will find a wealth of Godly "how-tos" and tactics to re-ignite enthusiasm for your job, restart your relationship with your boss, and re-invigorate your career.

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Althea DeBrule, entrepreneur and seasoned human resources executive, has focused throughout her career on helping workers achieve their career goals. A founding partner of RADSGroup, an organizational consulting firm specializing in human resources and management consulting services, she is recognized for her "bottom line" and practical application of biblical truths in a way that penetrates hearts and challenges thinking. She speaks and teaches at management conferences and leadership retreats nationwide with inspired talent, humor, and contagious zeal. She has held senior leadership positions at American Express Company, First Security Corporation, and ACNielsen Corporation. Althea has been featured in CFO Magazine, Strategy@Work and Human Resource Executive Magazine.

Product Details

• Paperback: 124 pages
• Publisher: AuthorHouse (April 12, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1420825011
• ISBN-13: 978-1420825015
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,072,320 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4.0 out of 5 stars DeBrule's Common Sense Approach Creates A Winner, May 14, 2005

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Brent V. Marrott - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Bosses & Orchards: Honor Your Boss & You'll Be Honored (Hardcover)

The logic, examples and insight that DeBrule imparts in her book are very applicable in the workplace today. Whether you believe in the Holy Bible or not, DeBrule validates her written thoughts with Bible interpretations that explain her common sense approach to relationship issues that occur in the workplace. Bosses and Orchards will help managers and workers communicate with each other to provide a clearer understanding of each party's expectations. Bosses and Orchards belongs on everyone's desk as a guide to rewarding working relationships for managers and workers.

4.0 out of 5 stars Bosses & Orchards - DeBrule creates a great, yet easy read, May 7, 2005

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J. C. Yoder - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Bosses & Orchards: Honor Your Boss & You'll Be Honored (Hardcover)

Believer or not, DeBrule makes a compelling argument that the old ways of the Bible 2000+ years ago are still applicable in nurturing relationships. Through common sense solutions substantiated through scripture, one puts down this book with a new outlook and approach towards job, boss, co-workers, customer and clients. DeBrule creates an easy read so you can invest just an hour of your time or savory it for the entire evening.

5.0 out of 5 stars A Must Read - Even for Entrepreneurs!, April 28, 2005

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James Williams (Atlanta, GA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Bosses & Orchards: Honor Your Boss & You'll Be Honored (Hardcover)

Bosses & Orchards forced me to assess past relationships with my bosses both positive and negative. I plan to put into practice the positive traits a boss should display as I hire employees to further my entrepreneurial endeavors.