Glow: How You Can Radiate Energy, Innovation, and Success

Lynda Gratton

$16.95

Publication Date: April 6th, 2009

Publisher:

Berrett-Koehler Publishers

ISBN:

9781576757680

Pages:

248

Description

You know them at first sight: teammates or colleagues, direct reports or bosses who radiate enthusiasm, positive energy, and inspiration. Even in difficult circumstances they glow with an attitude that inspires others, fosters a great working experience for everyone, and creates empowering relationships. And Lynda Gratton can make sure you’re one of them. Drawing on years of original research, Gratton identifies three principles that people who glow live by, and three actions for putting each principle into practice. Lynda Gratton is one of the world’s leading experts on how pockets of energy and innovation are created in organizations. Now she zeroes in on how you can become a source of energy and innovation yourself.

About the Author

Lynda Gratton is Professor of Management Practice at London Business School where she directs the school's executive program, "Human Resource Strategy in Transforming Organizations." She is the author of The Democratic Enterprise, Living Strategy, and Strategic Human Resource Management. She has twice been named one of the world’s top management thinkers in The Times of London.

Praise for Glow: How You Can Radiate Energy, Innovation, and Success

“In both up and down economies, people need to feel energized and innovative. Rather than depend on others for this “glow,” Lynda defines three principles and nine actions that help people engage in work. Lynda writes with practical passion that helps the reader turn the ideas into practice. Glow is timely, insightful, and helpful.”
—Dave Ulrich Professor of Business Administration, Ross School of Business, University of Michigan, and Partner, The RBL Group

“Warm and encouraging, Lynda lays out a wise path for living well in today’s connected, global world. For young adults, Glow’s practical examples translate skills from your personal life into a rewarding work experience. For older adults concerned about remaining viable in a changing world, the book’s thoughtful tools and reassuring themes provide the confidence for continued success.”
—Tamara Erickson, author of Plugged In: The Generation Y Guide to Thriving at Work and Retire Retirement: Career Strategies for the Boomer Generation

“Presents a clear and actionable path to how everyone can significantly and profoundly radiate energy and innovation. Destined to be one of the most talked about business books of the decade.”
—Marc Silvester, Chief Technology Officer and Head of Service Innovation, Fujitsu, and coauthor of Living Service

“Research shows that people perform their best and innovate the most when they feel excited and challenged. Glow is a provocative and insightful guide- book to engagement that will help you ignite your future.”
—Richard Boyatzis, Professor in the Departments of Organizational Behavior, Psychology and Cognitive Science, Case Western Reserve University, and coauthor of Primal Leadership: Learning to Lead with Emotional Intelligence and Resonant Leadership: Renewing Yourself and Connecting with Others Through Mindfulness, Hope, and Compassion

“I chose to work in HR because I feel that it is very important to try to help other people to get a better life. Lynda Gratton is making a great contribution to this good cause with Glow. I encourage everyone to read it who wants a more meaningful life or to help others to achieve one.”
—Hallstein Moerk, Executive Vice President, Human Resources, Nokia

“Lynda Gratton offers an inspiring and humane point of view at a time when people have understandable fears about their personal career prospects. She practices what she preaches. Her energy and enthusiasm glow.”
—Stefan Stern, management writer, Financial Times