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"The Art of Being a Great Boss" by Allison Linney discusses the key drivers of employee engagement and its impact on organizational performance. It defines engaged employees as those who work with passion and feel a profound connection to their company, driving innovation and moving the organization forward. On the other hand, not engaged employees are described as being "checked out" and putting minimal effort into their work, while actively disengaged employees undermine the work of their engaged coworkers.<br /><br />The document also highlights the lost productivity of actively disengaged workers, which amounts to approximately $483 billion annually. It presents 12 factors that engaged employees often mention, including knowing what is expected of them, having the necessary resources, receiving recognition for good work, feeling cared for, and having opportunities for development and growth.<br /><br />To be a great boss, the document suggests adopting seven insights: providing context for employees to understand their relevance in the organization; setting measurable goals and clear expectations; avoiding micromanagement while still being involved; making tough choices and taking a proactive approach; showing genuine interest in employees and preventing anonymity; inviting employee input and using it to improve; and adapting management approaches to suit each employee.<br /><br />Additionally, the document emphasizes the importance of one-on-one meetings with employees, dedicating 15 minutes each week to discuss work, provide support, and address any concerns.<br /><br />Overall, being a great boss involves balancing various responsibilities, maintaining effective communication, and understanding the individual needs and preferences of employees. The document ends with contact information for Allison Linney and mentions additional resources available on her website.

Keywords

Art of Being a Great Boss

Allison Linney

employee engagement

organizational performance

engaged employees

not engaged employees

actively disengaged employees

productivity

factors for engaged employees

great boss insights