Case Studies

Okay, enough theory. It's time to see what the three signs might look like when applied.

What follows are a number of examples of how managers in various industries and at all levels might go about making an employee's job more engaging. Some of the illustrations are relatively straightforward and easy to figure out, while others are decidedly unique and require more creativity on the part of a manager. Whatever the case, they are all immensely doable for leaders who have the courage and boldness to be different for the sake of their employees.

Example 1: The Vice President of Marketing

Nancy is the head of marketing at a medium-sized software company. She reports to the CEO and oversees everything from branding and advertising ...

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