What HR's Are SayingÉ
We had a staff meeting and placed me on the Agenda to talk about our great staff.  Then, I talked about how we strived to provide tools and resources to assist our group in providing their very best on the job.  This book was no different.  I read the inside cover and everyone was just "beaming" when I finished.  We all clapped and each collected our book upon leaving the meeting. People emailed me and appreciated the fact that not only did we care enough to do this for them, but personalizing it made a difference too. Staffs have it at their desks and are encouraged to read it at any opportunity.  I do believe that with the humorous approach, it is not only entertaining but informative. Yes, it did have a positive impact.  It had an impact right from when it was distributed as a resource.  It has raised awareness of the importance of how the organization views positive relationships with each other as well as external stakeholders.  And, I think it has helped individuals look at these relational issues from a different perspective. We purchased one for each staff and are providing to new staff during orientation. I think it will still continue to be a part of our orientation program for years to come. 
Jana Erichson, CHRP,
HR Manager, Red Deer County


I really like the book. I think that your book is a very good primer and has just enough content to engage them, but not overwhelm them.
Michael J. Dote, Training and Development Manager,
ATT Mobile

My impression of the book is that it should be must reading for every employee.
Vera Williams, Sr. HR Manager,
Eagle Global Logistics, 5000 employees


LOVE IT.  As a Human Resources Trainer I think it is very well put together.  I love the binding and the labeled tabs, it makes it so easy to find what you're looking for.  Thanks for putting this together.
Drema Miller, HR Training Specialist,
BrickStreet Insurance


We are delighted with your book and will be placing an order within the next few weeks.  You've written an excellent resource for us!
Janis Dillard, HR Manager,
Family Health Center of Battle Creek


I LOVE the book.  I have shared what I've learned with people not only at work, but at home. 
Lynn F. Flynn, SPHR, Director of HR,
Rhode Island Medical Imaging


It's Entertaining, has good information and flows nicely
Sheryl Lester, HR Division Manager, Allstate Insurance

I hardly could put it down when I received it.
Oksana Lukish, HR Manager,
Ambassador Cruise Lines

I LOVE it! I love the fact that it is positive, funny, and relevant. Once I saw the law of attraction on page 13, you had me hooked. Thank you very much for writing such an amazing book; it is an inspiration to have such a positive tool to use in the workplace and in the rest of life! Having such a book available for employees to read is a positive impact because it offers life lessons that people may lose sight of in their busy work day and lives. I would definitely recommend that this book be used for any company. In this time of labor shortages, I think it is a great employee retention strategy because it shows your employees that their well being is truly important to the employer.
Janet Nielsen, Training Coordinator,
Thrifty Foods, 3,000 Employees

I think this is an excellent book and would like to see it used across the entire organization of FRHG's 2000 employees. The life cycle of this material makes it a good long term reference covering the multiplicity of issues we routinely see here. 
Andy Mesquit, Direct of HR,
Fremont Rideau Health Group

I have so enjoyed the ÒHow to be a Great EmployeeÓ
Debbie Parnell, HR Specialist,
American Airlines Federal Credit Union

I find the deeper I delve into How to be a Great Employee the more I can understand how to relate to my front line employees with humour and tact.  Many of the topics and illustrations are helpful in bringing light to the abyss of everyday business. I have fun reading How to be a Great Employee and employees in all different realms of business will too. How to be a Great Employee has an exceptional grasp of the mindset that frontline employees carry. I am enjoying the reading and exercises as well. The cartoons are a great comic relief, which is often overlooked in the office.
Jesse Cheetham, B.Mgt HR,
Peavey Mart, 28 stores

I love the book!  It will be a valuable tool for our company.
Racine Martin, HR, Basic Resources      

I too have read and LOVED the book.  I think it will be a great tool to all employees but especially those that are just starting out in the workforce. When reviewing this book, I was reminded of many ways to be that great employee and not to get "caught up" in some of the issues. I think it'll give many readers great satisfaction.
Michelle Kimber, HR, AltaGenetics,
Worlds largest genetics company


As far as I am concerned, I think everyone should read it.
Carmen Simcoe, HR,
Finning Caterpillar, 60 locations    

It is humorous and pertinent.   
Heather Siemens, HR, (Capital Health),
18,000 employees, 13 Hospitals


We can see it will fit well with what we are doing with our Authority Academy.
Mark Olson, VP of HR,
Las Vegas Convention Center


I do have to tell you, though, that I think your books are FANTASTIC!!!  I have so enjoyed reading them and have learned a lot; a lot about myself and others.  It has amazed me throughout the books what I now can see.  You have opened my eyes.
Karen Mckinstry, Director of Product Management,
Fidelity Investments, 10,000 employees




Schlesinger and Associates: Impact Study

Our feedback from HRs and companies using the How to be a Great Success book has been outstanding: Of the many companies that are already using the book to enhance workplace and teambuilding skills with their staff, every single company has told us they were more than pleased by the enthusiastic response, the impact, and every company we have heard from intends to continue giving books to staff as an integral part of their ongoing training program. Included are well-known companies such as Morton Salt, AppLabs Sealy Mattress, University of California San Diego (UCSD) Medical Center, Atlantic City Convention Bureau, Thrifty Food Stores, and Cardinal Trucking Line.

We wanted to get our own independent results as well, so in December of 2007 we hired Schlesinger and Associates, the leading Market Research Company in the USA, to conduct an independent impact study on the book’s impact. They brought in a cross section of employees, had them read the book for an hour, and then complete a survey. (The results are below). The research study found that the book would be read in almost all cases, would be greatly valued and appreciated, and it would play a significant role in improving moral, employee attitudes, and employee retention.

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Schlesinger Associates was hired to conduct an impact study of the effect of giving How to be a Great Success (Employee) to current and new staff. We recruited a cross section of people all of which are currently in jobs.

Each person was asked to read the book for one hour and then complete a questionnaire. We certify that what follows are the results from tabulating the surveys:

Did you find what you read in How to be a Great Success informative and useful?

            Definitely  86%
            Somewhat 14%
            Not At All  0%

Did How to be a Great Success for an hour leave you wanting to read more?

            Definitely 43%
            Somewhat  43%
            Not at All 14%

Did the Cartoons make the book more entertaining or enjoyable to read?

            Definitely 100%
            Somewhat  0%
            Not at All 0%

Would you like to be given How to be a Great Success by your employer?

            Definitely Useful 86%
            Somewhat Useful 14%
            Not Useful  0%

If you were given How to be a Great Success by your employer, would you be likely to read the whole book, parts of it, or not at all?

            Entire Book 57%
            Parts of the Book  43%
            Not at All  14%

Would being given How to be a Great Success by your employer make you feel better about your employer, worse, or no change at all?

            Better About Employer 86%
            No Change    14%
            Worse About Employer 0%
 

Would being given How to be a Great Success make you feel as though your employer cared about you as a person?

            Definitely 57%
            Somewhat  43%
            Not at All 0%

Would you be likely to share How to be a Great Success with others, such as family or friends?

            Likely to Share 57%
            Possible Share  29%
            Would Not Share 14%

How long would you likely keep How to be a Great Success if it was given to you?

            More than a Year 71%
            Less Than a Year  29%
            Throw It Out Right Away 0%

Do you think How to be a Great Success would be valuable in any way towards your self-improvement?

            Definitely  71%
            Somewhat  29%
            Not at All   0%

If everyone in your work environment were to read How to be a Great Success do you think the work environment would improve?

            Definitely  71%
            Somewhat  29%
            Not at All   0%

Do you think your job performance would improve as a result of reading How to be a Great Success?

            Definitely  43%
            Somewhat  43%
            Not at All   17%

Do you think that you would benefit from reading How to be a Great Success?

            Definitely  86%
            Somewhat  14%
            Not at All   0%

Do you think you would stay longer in a company that gave you How to be a Great Success?

            Likely or Possible Would 100%

Facts compiled in December of 2007 by Schlesinger Associates