Irresistible
Irresistible is a leadership book that guides leaders in building companies that endure and thrive over years. Josh Bersin, a recognized expert on global workforce trends and talent-related challenges, introduces a new way to think about organizational designs, employee engagement, and employee development. Distilled from decades of research and management theory into seven practical yet profound management principles, Bersin outlines how business leaders can create enduring companies that thrive with improved customer satisfaction, employee retention, and business agility. Each chapter includes tips and discussion questions to bring these organizational behavior lessons to life. A top business book for organizations large and small, Irresistible belongs on the bookshelf of every executive, supervisor, and entrepreneur.
7 IRRESISTABLE SECRETS
Principle 1—Teams, not hierarchy.
Principle 2—Work, not jobs.
Principle 3—Coach, not boss.
Principle 4—Culture, not rules.
Principle 5—Growth, not promotion.
Principle 6—Purpose, not profits.
Principle 7—Employee experience, not output.
BOOK REVIEWS
“This book is a road map for creating more humane workplaces. Josh Bersin gives us unusually clear and compelling directions to make people the heart and soul of organizations.”
—Adam Grant, #1 New York Times bestselling author of THINK AGAIN and host of the TED podcast WorkLife
“A must-read primer for business leaders considering how and why to build a people-centered business Irresistible is an essential book and an opportunity to learn from one of the best.”
—Arianna Huffington, Founder and CEO, Thrive
“For too long, businesses have been claiming that people are their most important resource. Irresistible offers an array of smart insights and shrewd advice to—finally!—turn that idea into action.”
—Daniel H. Pink, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Power of Regret, Drive, and To Sell Is Human
“If you want the secrets of maintaining a workforce of fulfilled, engaged, and loyal teams, read this book—now.”
—Kathleen Hogan, Chief People Officer, Microsoft
“Josh, with his reporter’s background and analyst’s instinct, is terrific at describing practices that affect people. The seven themes offer an outstanding view of emerging practices that will shape employee-focused organizations.”
—Dave Ulrich, Rensis Likert Professor, Ross School of Business, University