Gallup Press Wellbeing At Work

Easy to read, much to gain

After hearing two podcasts in which Dr. Jim Harter (co-author) was interviewed, I ordered "Wellbeing at Work" and finished it in just two or three reading sessions. I truly believe that this should be required reading for current and future leaders! Why? Unlike many leadership (and other) books, we learn only about the authors' opinions, not facts. Clifton and Harter present facts based on the extensive research conducted by Gallup. While the book is a total of 325 pages, only 152 are text with the rest being detailed appendices that include specific information on the research, e.g., meta-analysis, hypothesis, methods and results (Appendix 4). Much of the work I do includes helping leaders be more "coach-like." "Wellbeing at Work" emphasizes the importance of leaders who help others thrive being coaches and moving from "boss to coach" (p. 124). Sections may outline discussions such as "risks to a new thriving culture" but more importantly in each case specific steps for addressing risks, issues, etc. are outlined. A code to take the CliftonStrengths Assessment is included. I have taken this several times over the last 5 years AND looking forward to taking it again. I am sharing my enthusiasm for this book with friends and colleagues. It has had a major impact on my thinking and hope that if you read it your experience will be the same. Ed Nottingham, PhD, PCC Consulting & Clinical Psychologist Author, "It's Not as Bad as It Seems: A Thinking Straight Approach to Happiness"

The author has realized the problems in practice. I am sure that anyone can find helpful directions for his/her personal issues.

Great book and pertinent to today’s challenges of well-being and work life balance

What a fantastic book! After a decade working in government, I was not familiar with Gallup and Jim Clifton’s research. This book is every company’s blueprint to creating strong teams, empowering their workforce and identifying strengths!!!