Widgets by Rodd Wagner | Episode 218

The Entrepreneurs Library with Wade Danielson

In this episode Rodd Wagner shares an in-depth preview of his book, Widgets, where he discusses 12 rules for managing employees as if they’re real people.In his book Wagner provides important and actionable insights into the behavioral drivers of employee engagement – what motivates them, how they think, how they learn, how they act. The goal of the book is to teach you how to use reciprocity as a key motivator in employee performance, adapt new employees to the work environment, and become the best manager you can be.This book is perfect for entrepreneurs who want to run an organization with a determination to engage, motivate, and positively affect employees as well as people in general.About Rodd Wagner:“I began my career as a newspaper reporter covering police and the courts and so I developed a very direct business writing style. I was frustrated by the way I saw my newspaper at the time being managed and so I went to business school and got a MBA. From there I migrated to a couple research jobs on the business side of media companies and eventually joined Gallup where I was a principle for twelve years. I’ve been a practice leader at BI World Wide for the past three years during which my colleagues and I have been doing the research that lead to the book, Widgets.” – Rodd WagnerFor a detailed summary of Widgets according to Rodd Wagner CLICK HERERelated Books:Make It Matter by Scott MautzManaging Whole People by Mark HerbertThe Hidden Leader by Scott EdingerFor more advice, tips, and stories on entrepreneurship, join our community on Facebook and Twitter.