How You Can Take the Lead to Create a Happier, More Inspiring Workplace

“An uplifting reminder that anyone can take the lead at work to create a happier, more collaborative workplace. The Jerk-Free Workplace should be required reading for every employee!”
Ron Friedman, Ph.D, author of The Best Place to Work

The Jerk-Free Workplace is for anyone who wants to be happier at work.

It’s about front-line leadership – the idea that anyone can become a leader at work regardless of what position they hold on the corporate food chain.

(And if you already know you want to buy the book, congratulations on a brilliant decision! Scroll to the bottom of the page for the Buy Now button!)

The Jerk-Free Workplace offers up ideas on how to…

• Prevent jerk-like behaviors
• Embrace a more resilient, positive attitude
• Develop a leadership mindset
• Have difficult conversations
• Stand out with your customer service
• Create a more fun work environment

This book is intended for employees at all levels – from frontline employees to senior leaders. It’s for anyone who wants to be happier at work, more successful in their career, and make a real impact on their workplace.

Bulk sales are available starting at 10 or more copies. If you purchase 25 or more copies, you can schedule a free online Q & A session with Michael.

The more you buy, the lower the price per book, and we KNOW that you’ll want to get this book into as many of your employees’ hands as possible! Contact Michael for details.

If you are not sure if the book is right for you or your team, here’s the Table of Contents to give you a better sense of what’s included:

Leading Thoughts: Why You Need This Book

Chapter 1: First Do No Harm: Don’t Be a Work Jerk!

It’s Not Me! It’s Them!

So, Who Are the Jerks?

Taking the Jerk Out of Work

Actions Speak Louder than Words

Things that Require No Talent that You Can Control

The Virtual Workplace

Chapter 2: Leadership Begins with Attitude

It’s Within Your Control

Can Too Much Positivity be a Negative?

Attitude Boosters

Being Happy on Purpose

An Attitude of Service, an Attitude of Leadership

Attitudes Are Highly Infectious

Chapter 3: The Six Mindsets of a Front Line Leader

Mindset #1: Leadership Is About Character

Mindset #2: Leadership Is About People, Not Tasks

Mindset #3: Leaders Have a Growth Mindset

Mindset #4: Leaders See the Entire Pie

Mindset #5: Leaders Take Full Responsibility for Their Attitudes and Actions

Mindset #6: Leadership Is About Serving

Being Intentional as a Leader

Chapter 4: Say What Now? How to Communicate Like a Leader

How You Say It Matters – Talk, Don’t Squawk!

Don’t Be an E-Jerk

Don’t Be Afraid to Just “Phone Moi”

Have More Conversations

Stop Gossip in Its Tracks

Prove Elton John Wrong

Mastering Challenging Conversations

Frame Your Conversations

Receiving Feedback Like a Pro

Speaking Up

Chapter 5: To Lead Is to Serve: A Service-First Approach to a Rocking Workplace

Why Stand Out from the Herd?

Great Service Starts on the Inside

How to Be a Service-First Leader

Chapter 6: Leading with Laughter

Positive Humor

Morale-Boosting Traditions and Rituals

Using Humor to Celebrate

Humor Can Make Your Message Contagious

Ha + Ha = AHA!

Humor as Tension Buster

Humor as a Stress Buster

What About the Fun Suckers?

What About the Office Joker?

It’s Never a Choice Between Laughter and Leading