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Brad Federman

Employee Engagement: A Roadmap for Creating Profits, Optimizing Performance, and Increasing Loyalty

This book is being published by Jossey Bass and goes on sale August 10th. Here is what people are saying about it...

"Brad Federman challenges traditional views of employee engagement by taking a systemic view of aligning people to profits. Any business leader or performance consultant will benefit from his practical applications and fresh new thinking."

Holly Huntley
Global Chief Learning Officer
CSC (Computer Sciences Corporation)

“I can speak first hand to the benefits of this book when the author talks about a roadmap for creating profits, optimizing performance and increasing loyalty. I have used these techniques, after working with Brad, in two companies that I have managed with significant results to both organizations.”

James Rose
Chairman & Chief Executive Officer
Mosaic Sales Solutions

“If you think you know everything it takes to attain associate/employee engagement, put yourself to the test. This book provides a holistic approach to engagement that will create the competitive edge required to succeed in this economy.”

Sharon S. Bilgischer
Sr. Mgr. Logistics Global Talent Curriculum & Documentation
Wal-Mart Store's, Inc.

“Brad’s expertise is evident as he offers compelling insights into the most critical element for any successful organization. There are no silver bullets in building a great business but you won’t be looking for one if you take Brad’s advice and use the tools he’s laid out in this must read.”

Patrick W. Lawler
CEO
Youth Villages, Inc.

“Inspiring! This is a must read for current and future leaders who are passionate about innovating cultures and driving top performance in all types of economic conditions. Federman’s dashboard analogy simplifies the complexity of leadership and employee engagement by providing practical and attainable solutions.”

Eileen Benwitt
EVP, Human Resources
Horizon Media

“Brad Federman has created a practical, systematic, real world guide for leaders of all sizes and types of organizations to truly engage individuals and teams. Employee Engagement will not only convince any leader, from the CEO of the largest company to the owner of the smallest of small businesses that engaged team members lead to efficient, profitable and successful organizations, but it will also give them the tools to make engagement happen.”

Rick McCue
Vice President, Brand Performance & Support
Embassy Suites Hotels

“Brad Federman’s new book is a must read! It provides the critical keys for performance improvement and employee engagement in the context of our ever-changing global landscape. It teaches how to embrace technology overload without violating the sanctity of high-trust, engaged relationships. For improved business principles resulting in more profit, read this book!”

Don Hutson, Co-author of NY Times #1 Best-seller,
The One Minute Entrepreneur, and CEO of
U. S. Learning

“Brad Federman offers new insight on the difference between employee satisfaction and employee engagement. Any manager, business owner or HR professional who wants to be successful in today’s world will benefit from his perspective on the importance of employee engagement in reducing turnover, building customer loyalty, increasing profits and sustaining a corporate culture built on integrity and trust.”

Rose Douglass, SPHR
Executive Vice President
Director of Human Resources
Central Bank

“I have worked with Brad firsthand to transform our company’s sales culture. This book captures the insights of his expertise and is a must read for driving your business to the next level.”

John Ray
President and CEO
TopRX, Inc.

“Nearly 90 years of evolutionary thinking on engagement in one resource. This is the roadmap to engagement and excellence!”

Bob Chamness
EVP, CLO & Secretary
Digimarc Corporation

“Like great architecture, Brad has clearly laid out a solid foundation that's built to last the test of time. Following his differentiating blueprint of connecting employee’s needs to a company's goals will positively transform people's lives at all levels both in and outside the office walls.”

Courtney Rothstein
Executive Vice President, Managing Director
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