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"Can't We All Get Along"..., August 25, 2007
This review is from: Diversity at Work (Hardcover)
A simple thought from a simple man, spoken in the midst of the worst riot in Los Angeles in 30 years. A quote still remembered today almost 15 years later. For all his faults and lack of pedigree, Rodney King got it right. Inspite of our differences, "We Have To Get Along"...
"Diversity At Work", is a blueprint for doing just that.
As a manager for a large retail company, I am faced with this dilemma everyday. How do you bring a group of people from all walks of life and different backgrounds together for the common good of the company? How do you hold them together long enough to get your job done effectively? How do you motivate people individually, while still staying true to the objectives of the group?
Dr. Gerhardt's book was an eye opener in changing my thinking on how I deal with these issues at work. It would be difficult to explain to you without reading his book first.
We seem to only notice the differences in people these days. We've forgotten the bond between people that makes us whole.
Paul Gerhardts book reminded me, that in spite of our differences, we are all part of a larger family. One to be treated with respect, personel, or professional. Quite frankly, he sold me.
I'd bet that I could now find at least 5 things of common interest with anyone in the world in under 15 minutes. This is how you build a bridge...you begin by starting to build it.
Read this book. It will help you in ways I can't explain.
Matt Hillson.
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Diversity-Thinking at work, August 27, 2007
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"Diversity at Work: What Every Leader Should Know to be More Effective takes a meaningful look at diversity in the workplace. The author offers a practical approach to "diversity-thinking." Of special value is the model for and linkage between A Plan for Organizational Diversity, How to Make Diversity Programs Work and the Diversity Training Process."
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Excellent Leadership Book! I Highly Recommend it!, August 7, 2007
In Diversity at Work, author Dr. Paul L. Gerhardt presents a total approach to mastering the art of leading people of all backgrounds. Gerhardt's holistic insights and perspectives tackle the challenges often associated with being a leader and gives readers a step-by-step roadmap to personal and professional success. "Effective leaders always find ways to praise." (Chapter 3)
This remarkable book covers communication, integrity, problem solving, wisdom, organizational change, diversity thinking, Human Resource perspective and much more using interesting research, organizational theory, facts, and fun stories. This is a powerfully straightforward book. Easy to read and tough to put down. It is a "must-have" for every CEO, manager, and leader at all levels of every kind of organization.
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