Many of the greatest accomplishments can only be reached by two people working together. Tenzing and Hillary were first to scale Everest. Malone and Stockton were the key to each other’s success on the basketball court. Eisner was never as effective at Disney without Wells. But while some partnerships reach great heights, others fall short. Why do some people click while others clash? What do great pairs have in common? And what can be learned from the most powerful partnerships to strengthen collaboration in work and life? Based on Gallup’s groundbreaking research, Power of 2 details the eight elements that prepare partners to succeed in their most important endeavors. Rodd Wagner and Gallup World Poll leader Dr. Gale Muller share the science and the secrets of successful collaboration. Mixing key insights about human nature, field-tested discoveries, and the inspiring stories of partnerships that reached the pinnacle, Power of 2 will change the way readers think about working with someone else.
Rodd Wagner is a New York Times bestselling author, one of the foremost authorities on employee engagement and collaboration, and vice president of employee engagement strategy for BI Worldwide. His books, speeches, and thought leadership focus on how human nature affects business strategy.
He serves as a confidential advisor to senior executives on the best ways to increase their personal effectiveness and their organizations' performance. His work has taken him to half the continents on the globe, to the executive suites of major corporations in nearly every industry, to the Pentagon, and the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz.
Wagner is lead author of the books "12: The Elements of Great Managing" and "Power of 2: How to Make the Most of Your Partnerships at Work and in Life." His books have been published in 10 languages and his work featured in The Wall Street Journal, ABC News Now, BusinessWeek.com, CNBC.com, and the National Post (Canada), among others.
Wagner holds an M.B.A. with honors from the University of Utah Graduate School of Business. He was formerly a principal of Gallup, the research director of the Portland Press Herald in Maine, a reporter and news editor for The Salt Lake Tribune, and a radio talk show host. When not writing or consulting, Wagner enjoys fly-fishing, snowboarding, and coaching youth lacrosse. He, his wife, Nora, and their children Noelle, Parks, and Charlie live near Minneapolis.
