The notion of leading from the inside out was refreshing and relevant in today's world where managers often believe that changing their behavior is sufficient. I am using the notion of "Recognition as a Whole Person Experience" in my graduate management class. It is well stated and is representative of the book as a whole. The eye-catching icons, checklists, and sidebars make the book easy to read and apply to practical situations. The book is very useful to practicing managers and this is the primary group in our MBA program. I will recommend the book to them without reservation.
John T. Byrd, PhD
Professor of Management
Bellarmine University

Today's employees are no longer captive agents. In a time of unprecedented business growth and record low unemployment, attracting and retaining employees has never been more challenging. Recognizing and Rewarding Employees identifies ways in which managers can confront these challenges with tools and proven approaches to improving performance. The book serves as an instructional primer and source of motivation for leaders and managers concerned with maintaining a workplace that honors both performance and people.
Alan Briskin, Ph.D., Author of
The Stirring of Soul in the Workplace
Bringing Your Soul to Work

Talent is scarce and the ability to use the talent you have is even scarcer. Recognizing and Rewarding Employees provides practical, intelligent recommendations for not only winning the "war for talent" but also for unleashing the human potential in all of your people.
Jeffrey Pfeffer, Ph.D.
Stanford Graduate School of Business and co-author,
Hidden Value: How Great Companies Achieve Extraordinary Results with Ordinary People

In today's tight labor markets every manager needs to hold on to the best and brightest employees and keep them motivated and energized. This book presents all the insights and commonsense approaches you need to make this happen. And it presents the information so you understand not only what to do but why. It is obvious that the author understands the theories and psychology underlying the managerial tips and tools he presents in a clear and easy to work with form. This is one of those books you'll stick post-its in and keep nearby to remind yourself what to do and what not to do when under stress.
Beverly Goldberg
Vice President, The Century Foundation and co-author of
Corporation on a Tightrope: Balancing Leadership, Governance, and Technology in an Age of Complexity

Recognizing and rewarding employees is critical to the success of any manager and, more than that, any organization. While Brayton Bowen has served as the chief H.R. officer in five major corporations, he was not afraid to include the aspects of heart, spirit, and soul in this book. In doing so, he has taken this basic subject and brought it to life with fresh perspectives, examples, and persuasive logic for thinking anew about this important field. From first-line supervisor to chief executive officer, for anyone who has to recognize and reward the work of others, this book is required reading.
Tom Brown, Ph.D.
Editor, Management General
Contributing Writer, Harvard Business School's Management Update Newsletter