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The Gifted Boss : How to Find, Create and Keep Great Employees

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I read Dale Dauten's book, "The Gifted Boss".

Twice. In a row.

Stayed up until 6 a.m. Sunday morning.

I read it first just to enjoy it. Then I dove in again, studied, took notes.

Mr. Dauten's philosophy is affecting every aspect of my life, and I find myself re-examing all the "givens", because they're not the same after reading this book. Its like down-loading new software for ones entire life. This book isn't only for bosses -- its for anyone who works, anyone who has a relationship with another human being.

So many of my questions have been answered...questions I've had for years. I never understood several of my former employers actions...couldn't figure out what went wrong. Well, his book clears up the confusion, and I believe for the first time that someone understands. Dale Dauten understands because he's been there.

Something wonderous happened after reading and letting Mr. Dauten's book soak in. With the lifting of the fog of bewilderment and heartache, a beautiful sense of well-being has settled in...I simply bask in it.

I thought the Max Strategy by Dale Dauten was by for one of the greatest books on the market for the boss or emplooyee looking to stand out. But The Gifted Boss has taken first place. If your're a boss looking to compete in today's market and want to get out of the glass rut, then experiment and read this one. If you are an employee and want to grow, then read and find the boss that will teach you, and become a sponge. Wow.

Dale Dauten has again provided quick insights that show us how highly talented people court each other and form bonds stronger than any loyalty to an organization. In a world of constantly shifting employees, Dauten outlines the ways to attract, retain, and even fire talented people who will remain allies throughout a career. The search for talent is never ending, and Dauten shows how to aggressively spot and attract the best, create a special environment for special people, and retain them as allies for a lifetime. The book also tells us how to search for the gifted boss with whom to form a partnership that will create the best place for the best people to work. Be ready for a delightful tour of today's highly productive relationships that are the true source for all wealth. Dauten concentrates on building human capital.

Great book to spark your motivation, even if you think you are working for the most political cumbersome company. It teaches us that we can create something different...make a positive impact in our envrionments and our relationships. Wished had more examples from companies. Was dissapointed to find out the story line was fictional...although it didn't diminish the impact of the book. Might have been better to state that story line fictional up front...manage the expectations. Great insight into making your work place worth going to five days of the week. Can't wait for paperback so can buy for all leaders that I work with. A must for people who need a little spark to ignite the motivation!

Reading this book was refreshingly pleasurable. Dauten has combined his superb writing skills, quick wit, effective interviewing technique, and keen observations to craft this treasure of memorable stories and profound insights. It's an enjoyable read on many different levels. Often I had to stop and re-read a passage just because it read so beautifully.

This would be a great gift to a special boss or to anyone who deserves to have a gifted boss in their life.

I picked up "The Gifted Boss" from a discount pile in a dusty back room in Needham, Massachusetts about a month ago. I started reading it in my car when I arrived early for a meeting, and I finished it that night and have now re-read it twice, the last time taking detailed notes that I can refer to regularly the rest of my career. I underlined half the book. In 107 pages, it packs a huge punch. The sad thing is, I think the only people who will "get" what this book is talking about are either gifted bosses themselves or have had one at some point in their lives.... crappy bosses would never read this book, and if they did, they would think it was all crap..... Thank you, Dale. I'm so glad you decided to write this book.

As a self-employed business owner, I often add new members to my virtual team. Because I do not meet face to face with potential employees and I am not looking over their shoulder on a minute by minute basis, finding the right talent is the key component of building a successful, self-motivated and talented team. This book really helped me to stop always seeing the good in people and always giving them the benefit of the doubt and a chance. While I have found good team members using my method in the past, it has definitely been a hit or miss type concept. This book, however, changed everything. It really gave me the information I needed to be an objective hiring authority that truly uncovers the talent that the person can bring to my business. Unfortunately, a book is not the end all and be all of hiring great talent either, so I pursued work with an executive coaching firm that also provides talent assessment tools to help me continue to work to find, train, manage and employee the best talent out there for my particular business. [...]

This book is a great book for anyone who is thinking about becoming a boss or is one already. A great boss attracts a great employee!

A must read!

I have had the privilege of hearing Dale speak at a business meeting where he spoke on a number of topics.

One of those topics related to a message in this book - how to hire GREAT people. He stated what he felt was the best and only employment policy for successful companies was " The best place for the best people to work".

This to-the-point 109 page book has a number of memorable lessons, including THE SIX REALITIES OF GIFTED BOSSES & GREAT EMPLOYEES.

Harvey Mackay, Dave Thomas and others are on the jacket endorsing this message for a reason - it makes sense

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Very wise and up to date. I bought 2 for my store managers to read. This book identified some of my attitudes and policies even though I hadn't identified them myself--for example Nordstrom's employee review system. Thanks.