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The Dream Manager | Matthew Kelly | Fantastic!

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The Dream Manager

	The Dream Manager Matthew Kelly Hyperion, 2007 - 176 pages average customer review:based on 36 reviews view larger image
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Dream Manager - Fantastic Story!

The Dream Manager is an incredible book! I was listening to the audio version on a 200 mile drive and I wanted to keep driving because there was more to hear. Every manager, business school student, parent, teacher, coach, and everyone else should either read the book or listen to the cd's. If you have forgotten your dreams, it will inspire you to rediscover them. If you need help to develop a game plan to achieve your dreams, this story is for you. The first two cd's tell the story of a company; the third cd includes an interview with Matthew Kelly. Initially, I was disapointed that Matthew was not the narrator, but I quickly got over it. I highly encourage "The Dream Manager"!

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Fantastic!

I loved this book. Very motivating and inspiring.
I'd love to work for a company like the one described!

Profoundly short

The Dream Manager by Matthew Kelly is a short business novel about a company which reduces its absenteeism hugely and increases its staff's satisfaction by helping its staff discover then achieve their dreams. Despite my "business speak" synopsis this is a moving and powerful book. I read it in just a few hours, I buy into the ideas (in fact, I think I live the ideas to a certain extent), and I love how Kelly managed to make his case both emotionally and in business terms. Very nice book. Worth every penny.

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Quick yet meaningful leadership read. Inspirational!

This fictional story centers on how a company created a position called "Dream Manager" in hopes of addressing its high turnover rates and employment woes. The focus of this position was to work with employees to help identify and realize their dreams. This position worked its magic at the company, empowering the janitorial employees and increasing morale. As gratitude, loyalty and enthusiasm increased and spread through the ranks, the company's turnover rate declined and bottom line improved.

In much of my work, from mediating conflicts to proactively coaching elite performers, I talk about giving the other party as much as possible while getting your own needs met. This theme played out in the story, going so far as to say that the PRIMARY responsibility of any relationship is to help EACH OTHER fulfill one's dreams. A simple yet profound concept, especially for business owners and managers. What employee would not gladly give more than they currently give to their work once the employer makes the work more meaningful by helping the employee connect it to their values and dreams? This process is fueled by a genuine respect for others, validation of their uniqueness and dreams, recognition and appreciation for their efforts and support for their continued growth as an individual.

This book was a quick read (and re-read!) and a wonderful story. Pieces of it continue to resonate in my mind during certain moments as an employer, coach, mediator, community leader, spouse and parent. When you consciously become aware of the power of recognizing others' dreams and help them make a connection between these dreams and their daily choices, you will truly become a leader who inspires others to give their best every day. World class leaders don't ask or advise their people to compartmentalize their lives and leave their personal lives and dreams on hold until they are on their "own time". When you empower your team to channel all of the passion and energy they naturally have for their dreams into their work, you will see both tangible and intangible results.

I hope this book inspires you to become a dream manager in all facets of your life. How much do you really know about the dreams of those around you? Ask! Then harness the power of helping others reach their dreams. Buy a copy of this book. Actually, buy several and give them to other leaders who are in a position to become dream managers!

Mollie Marti, Ph.D.
Author, Selling: Powerful New Strategies for Sales Success

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Excellent Read

I learned about this book at http://www.ExecMagazine.com and thought it was a great concept which really has gone along with a saying that I've used most of my career. "All anyone really wants is to know that you care about them. Thanks Matthew.

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