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The Relevance of 'It's the Manager' to Managers Practicing Strengths-Based Management
In this chapter, the speakers discuss the book 'It's the Manager' and its relevance to managers practicing strengths-based management. They highlight how the book provides easily digestible information about what makes a good manager and the characteristics and actions that managers should exhibit. Additionally, they emphasize the significant impact that managers have on employee engagement and its correlation to organizational performance. They also address the negative connotation associated with being a middle manager and stress the importance of managers as conduits for translating strategy and direction into operational outcomes. The chapter concludes by underscoring the crucial role of managers in talent retention, particularly in an environment where job seekers are abundant.