Progress Principle

<p><b>What <i>really</i> sets the best managers above the rest? It's their power to build a cadre of employees who have <i>great inner work lives</i>-consistently positive emotions; strong motivation; and favorable perceptions of the organization their work and their colleagues. The worst managers undermine inner work life often unwittingly.</b></p><p>As Teresa Amabile and Steven Kramer explain in <i>The Progress Principle</i> seemingly mundane workday events can make or break employees' inner work lives. But it's forward momentum in meaningful work--progress--that creates the best inner work lives. Through rigorous analysis of nearly 12000 diary entries provided by 238 employees in 7 companies the authors explain how managers can foster progress and enhance inner work life every day.</p><p>The book shows how to remove obstacles to progress including meaningless tasks and toxic relationships. It also explains how to activate two forces that enable progress: (1) <i>catalysts</i>--events that directly facilitate project work such as clear goals and autonomy--and (2) <i>nourishers</i>--interpersonal events that uplift workers including encouragement and demonstrations of respect and collegiality.</p><p>Brimming with honest examples from the companies studied <i>The Progress Principle</i> equips aspiring and seasoned leaders alike with the insights they need to maximize their people's performance.</p>