Poor employees get a disproportionate amount of attention. Why? Because they complain the loudest, create the greatest disruptions, and rely on others to assume the responsibilities that they shirk. Learn how to focus on your good employees first, and help them shift these 'monkeys' back to the underperformers. Through a simple but brilliant metaphor, Whitaker helps you reinvigorate your staff and transform your organization.
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Shifting the Monkey is one of those rare books that really challenges you to think differently. --Dana Altman, Head Men's Basketball Coach, University of Oregon
A great book...gives good perspective for dealing with the difficult employee. I highly reccomend this book for all people who direct and manage others. --William C. McIlroy, President of the Community State Bank of Missouri, Bowling Green, Missouri
A great book...gives good perspective for dealing with the difficult employee. I highly reccomend this book for all people who direct and manage others. --William C. McIlroy, President of the Community State Bank of Missouri, Bowling Green, Missouri
About the Author
Todd Whitaker is a professor of educational leadership at Indiana State University. One of the nation s leading authorities on employee motivation and leadership effectiveness, his message has resonated with over a million professionals around the world. He has written more than twenty books.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
By Amy.Bosley
Format:Hardcover
This book will change the way you think! "Shifting the Monkey" has become one of my favorite phrases. I used to have "monkeys" throughout all aspects of my life. Now I put those monkeys in their place! It's thrilling to feel the success of monkey shifting! I even keep track of my shifts on a daily basis.
The process is addicting...... the book is phenomenal........ and your life will change!
The process is addicting...... the book is phenomenal........ and your life will change!
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
This is a must-read for every leader, in every profession! As a school administrator, I often found myself putting more work on my best people, while letting the slackers avoid challenging tasks. Dr. Todd Whitaker offers simple, logical ways to lessen the burden of your best employees, while raising expectations for those sad dogs of gloom who avoid work by making others miserable.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By Shakespeare
Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase
This is a must read for educators, school leaders, industry leaders, parents, and anyone else who works or lives around other people. Shifting the Monkey has changed my life. Also, the author, Todd Whitaker, is a good man. I read it as part of a Twitter discussion and many times Mr. Whitaker participated in the discussion with us so we could enjoy the benefit of his insight. It says a lot that he cared to take time to talk about his book with us.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Monkey in check!
I would like to recommend this book to anyone in leadership. This is an excellent way to being your journey in leadership.
Published 29 days ago by Ayanna Glover
1.0 out of 5 stars
A manual on how to play favorites and dirty pool with a smile.
Whittaker's in-your-face labeling of people as all good or all bad and acrid sarcastic remarks about the latter overshadow any positive management techniques discussed. Read more
Published 1 month ago by S. White
5.0 out of 5 stars
LOVE THIS BOOK!!!!!!
I work for the U.S. Government, which is a hotbed for management "shifting monkeys." I have worked for the U.S. Government for 47 years. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Lynda L. Peugh
5.0 out of 5 stars
Brutally Honest and Great Examples
This book is easy reading. Provides great examples, most of which we already know or see, on how people can try and shift their responsibilities to others. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Elmer Marcos
3.0 out of 5 stars
Straight forward view of author on how he thinks is the best way to...
Shifting the Monkey describes a management style written by an educator probably addressed mainly to administrators and how they should deal with teachers and others in the school... Read more
Published 4 months ago by vl
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Leadership book
A friend of mine told me about this book! It was very practical to me, and I would recommend this to anyone in a leadership position.
Published 4 months ago by Matt Smallwood
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great Administrator Tip Book
This is a great heads up book on how people can try to get away without responsibility and how administrators can handle them.
Published 4 months ago by ldouglas
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great read!
Easy read and a must for anyone! This book isn't just for leaders in any arena, it's for anyone because we all deal with people on a daily basis.
Published 5 months ago by Laura
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great book
I recommend this to anyone who works with difficult people (ie everyone). It gives some great advice on how to handle tough issues and people at work.
Published 6 months ago by Kristen
4.0 out of 5 stars
So that is why it continues to happen
So easy to look after the right employees, if you are willing to do the right thing, not always the easy thing.
Published 6 months ago by VinceL
