When They Win, You Win Being a Great Manager Is Simpler Than You Think Russ Laraway

In When They Win, You Win, employee experience expert Russ Laraway explains that employee engagement in the workforce is at an all-time low, but it’s not the employees who are at fault; it’s their managers. Poorly trained, ineffective managers are everywhere, and they’re costing companies billions of dollars every year. However, Laraway says he has the solution: By developing a few key leadership skills, you can greatly improve your team’s morale and performance. Laraway also offers tools to gauge your effectiveness as a manager.This guide begins by examining Laraway’s belief that bad management is everywhere and is causing enormous harm to employees and companies alike. We then share his ideas for how managers can succeed in three key areas: goals, coaching, and career development. Our commentary discusses the impacts of employee engagement (or disengagement), digs deeper into how and why Laraway’s ideas might help you become a better manager, and provides additional actionable advice.