Synopses & Reviews
A business parable about how companies can achieve remarkable results by helping their employees fulfill their dreams
Managing people is difficult. With disengagement and turnover on the rise, many managers are scratching their heads wondering what to do. It's not that we dont dream of being great managers, it's just that we havent found a practical and efficient way to do it. Until now . . .
The fictional company in this remarkable book is grappling with real problems of high turnover and low morale -- so the managers begin to investigate what really drives the employees. What they discover is that the key to motivation isnt necessarily the promise of a bigger paycheck or title, but rather the fulfillment of crucial personal dreams. They also learned that people at every level need to be offered specific kinds of help and encouragement -- or our dreams will forever remain just dreams as we grow dissatisfied with our lives and jobs.
Beginning with his important thought that a company can only become the-best-version-of-itself to the extent that its employees are becoming better-versions-of-themselves, Matthew Kelly explores the connection between the dreams we are chasing personally and the way we all engage at work. Tackling head-on the growing problem of employee disengagement, Kelly explores the dynamic collaboration that is unleashed when people work together to achieve company objectives and personal dreams.
The power of The Dream Manager is that simply becoming aware of the concept will change the way you manage and relate to people instantly and forever. What's your dream?
Synopsis
Every manager dreams of being great. And everyone dreams of working for a great manager. But what if "the dream manager" is someone who helps employees achieve their most important goals in all aspects of their lives. The fictional company in this remarkable book is grappling with real problems of low morale, high turnover, and disengagement, so they decide to hire just this kind of dream manager. And the results are nothing short of miraculous.
Drawing on the idea that people who are happy in their lives make the most loyal workers, bestselling author Matthew Kelly explores the connection between dream fulfillment and work satisfaction. Kelly looks at the dreams that really matter to people—real-life concerns like buying a house or affording college tuition—and poses a revolutionary solution for companies to help their employees fulfill theirs. In The Dream Manager, Kelly combines his natural storytelling ability with a keen understanding of the yearnings of the human heart, to help businesses enjoy the loyalty of satisfied, happy employees.
About the Author
Matthew Kelly is the author of numerous inspirational books, including the New York Times bestseller The Rhythm of Life, The Seven Levels of Intimacy, and Perfectly Yourself. The founder of the Matthew Kelly Foundation, he has appeared before more than 3 million people through his talks, seminars, and retreats. Kelly lives in Cincinnati, Ohio.