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Gung Ho! Turn On the People in Any Organization Hardcover – October 8, 1997

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Here is an invaluable management tool that outlines foolproof ways to increase productivity by fostering excellent morale in the workplace. It is a must-read for everyone who wants to stay on top in today's ultra-competitive business world.

Raving Fans taught managers how to turn customers into full-fledged fans. Now, Gung Ho! brings the same magic to employees. Through the inspirational story of business leaders Peggy Sinclair and Andy Longclaw, Blanchard and Bowles reveal the secret of Gung Ho--a revolutionary technique to boost enthusiasm and performance and usher in astonishing results for any organization. The three principles of Gung Ho are:

  • The Spirit of the Squirrel
  • The Way of the Beaver
  • The Gift of the Goose

These three cornerstones of Gung Ho are surprisingly simple and yet amazingly powerful. Whether your organization consists of one or is listed in the Fortune 500, this book ensures Gung Ho employees committed to success.

Gung Ho! also includes a clear game plan with a step-by-step outline for instituting these groundbreaking ideas. Destined to become a classic, Gung Ho! is a rare and wonderful business book that is packed with invaluable information as well as a compelling, page-turning story.

Management legend Ken Blanchard and master entrepreneur Sheldon Bowles are back with Gung Ho!, revealing a surefire way to boost employee enthusiasm, productivity, and performance and usher in astonishing results for any organization.

Raving Fans brilliantly schooled managers on how to turn customers into raving fans. Gung Ho! now brings the same magic to employees. Here is the story of how two managers saved a failing company and turned in record profits with record productivity. The three core ideas of Gung Ho! are surprisingly simple: worthwhile work guided by goals and values; putting workers in control of their production; and cheering one another on. Their principles are so powerful that business leaders, reviewing the manuscript for Ken and Sheldon, have written to say, "Sorry. Ignored instructions. Have photocopied for everyone. I promise to buy books, but can't wait. We need now!" Like Raving Fans, Gung Ho! delivers.

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    October 8, 1997
  6. Dimensions
    5.5 x 0.77 x 8.25 inches
  7. ISBN-10
    9780688154288
  8. ISBN-13
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In these days where the computer reigns supreme and management thought is presented in complicated models, there is something refreshing about management principles taught by allegory. Blanchard (The One Minute Manager, LJ 3/1/84), along with coauthor Bowles (Raving Fans, Morrow, 1993) recounts an organizational turnaround based on three Native American lessons. In "The Spirit of the Squirrel," the lesson is one of the power of worthwhile work. In "The Way of the Beaver," the lesson is accomplished through empowerment. In "The Gift of the Goose," the lesson is the exponential factor of motivation. The problem inherent in the principles in this work, or any change program from weight-loss diets on up, is that there needs to be constant focus; success, if it is not continually renewed, is dissipated over time. Although new, this work makes a good preface and companion to Eliyahu Goldratt and Jeff Cox's The Goal (North River, 1992. 2d ed.).?Steven Silkunas, Southeastern Pennsylvania Transit Authority, Philadelphia
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""Gung Ho!" will make a difference in your life, and in the lives of all of those you have theprivilege to touch."-- Anthony Robbins, author of "Awaken the Giant Within"and "Unlimited Power"""Gung Ho!" will become the preeminent book in energizing and empowering people as "The One Minute Manager? has become for management and "Raving Fans for customer service."-- Harvey Mackay, author of "Swim with the Sharks Without Being Eaten Alive"and "Dig Your Well Before You're Thirsty""Aboriginal North Americans are running banks and hospitals, designing computers and teaching in universities. They own and operate thousands upon thousands of successful businesses. It's nice to have the business-book world finally catch up to reality and give us Andy Longclaw, a man who saved 1,500 jobs and may well save yours." -- Phil Fontaine, Grand Chief, Assembly of Canadian Chiefs"Ken Blanchard and Sheldon Bowles strike again. "You need and "business needs "Gung Ho!" This book will revolutionize any organization which adopts it, and those that don't won't survive. It's that simple."-- Tom Peters, co-author of "In Search of Excellence""I predict that like "Raving Fans" and "The One Minute Manager?, Gung Ho!" will become an invaluable tool in our team's pursuit of excellence. It conveys meaningful lessons about motivation, inspiration, and goal-setting that any organization can put to immediate use."-- Sally Gore, Human Resources Leader, W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.""Gung Ho!" shows in three easy steps how to release the energy and enthusiasm of your whole team and focus it on success. A great book."-- Stephen R. Covey, author of "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People"

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ 068815428X
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ William Morrow; 1st edition (October 8, 1997)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 256 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9780688154288
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0688154288
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 12.6 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 0.77 x 8.25 inches
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    4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 923 ratings

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    Few people have influenced the day-to-day management of people and companies more than Ken Blanchard. A prominent, sought-after author, speaker, and business consultant, Dr. Blanchard is universally characterized by his friends, colleagues, and clients as one of the most insightful, powerful, and compassionate individuals in business today. Ken is one of the most influential leadership experts in the world and is respected for his years of groundbreaking work in the fields of leadership and management.

    Dr. Ken Blanchard is the cofounder and Chief Spiritual Officer of The Ken Blanchard Companies, an international management training and consulting firm that he and his wife, Margie Blanchard, began in 1979 in San Diego, California. In addition to being a renowned speaker and consultant, Ken also spends time as a visiting lecturer at his alma mater, Cornell University, where he is a trustee emeritus of the Board of Trustees.

    Ken has received many awards and honors for his contributions in the fields of management, leadership, and speaking. The National Speakers Association awarded him its highest honor, the "Council of Peers Award of Excellence." He was inducted into the HRD Hall of Fame by Training magazine and Lakewood Conferences, and he received the Golden Gavel Award from Toastmasters International. Ken also received The Thought Leadership Award for continued support of work-related learning and performance by ISA--The Association of Learning Providers. Ken has been inducted into Amazon's Hall of Fame as one of the top 25 best-selling authors of all time. The business school at Grand Canyon University bears his name. In addition, Ken teaches students in the Master of Science in Executive Leadership Program at the University of San Diego.

    Born in New Jersey and raised in New York, Ken received a master's degree from Colgate University, and a bachelor's and PhD from Cornell University. An avid golfer, Ken belongs to the Loch Lomond Golf Club in Scotland.

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Jackson J.
5.0 out of 5 stars Love the message!
Reviewed in the United States on May 6, 2024
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For a business book, this was probably the most enjoyable one I've read. It's inspiring!
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Mike Goss, PMP®-Retired, DTM®, MCCT®, Certified Coach®
5.0 out of 5 stars A Heartwarming Story of Turning Failure into Triumph
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"If you can keep your head, when all those around you are losing theirs and blaming it on you..." (Rudyard Kipling) This is a heartwarming story of snatching triumph from the jaws of defeat. It reminds me of "Breaking Through Walls." Read it. You'll be better for it.
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Ed Barton
5.0 out of 5 stars Quick, Insightful Read
Reviewed in the United States on March 4, 2014
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As is the case with most Ken Blanchard books, the writing style is conversational, and told in the form of a story. The protagonist is faced with - essentially - one year to turn around an under-performing plant. Using some leadership tactics taught by observation of animals in nature and the guidance of a Native American manager, she discovers the power of purpose, self-direction and celebration of wins.

While the story has some typical stereotypes and kitschy components, the message is a powerful one - and an easy one to grasp. Employees want to do something that matters, they want to understand why they're doing what they do. They want to have a positive impact, and they want to feel appreciated. We, as managers, often forget these very basic components. Blanchard's book is a great and easy to read reminder of how to build enthusiasm. It is a simple concept, but challenging to consistently implement. If you read and succeed in the implementation of the principles contained in the book, you will have a productive and motivated team.
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Fred / Rox Mudge Customer
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
Reviewed in the United States on August 19, 2022
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A great short read to remind you how to succeed WITH people
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Khaled Mahmoud Al Anani
4.0 out of 5 stars Very good book on motivation
Reviewed in the United States on February 21, 2002
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Gung Ho! tells the story of how a new manager of an under-performing factory, Walton Works #2, was able to turn it around into one of the best-performing plants within her organization, that being her threshold to her career success. The story explains in a very simple and clear manner the three main attributes of a well-motivated organization, their importance and their siginifcance within that organization.
The book is brief and yet explains its main ideas in sufficient detail, and they seem very logical too. This book falls short of being five stars only because it says very little or nothing on how to actually implement the recommendations in the book, and what to emphasize and what to avoid. The book is mainly the experience of one group of people, so you may need to take a different approach to implementing the same ideas. Overall, however, this is definitely a very good book on organizational motivation.
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Angela
5.0 out of 5 stars A great compass and reference--concepts work great for your kids, too!
Reviewed in the United States on September 9, 2014
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My husband was given this book by his company. I couldn't resist a quick business read; I snagged it and was crying by page 3 and inspired by page 10 and implementing by page 25 (give or take!). The principles in this book are simple and the visual descriptions are great for reinforcing the principles.

I purchased this book for a client who was struggling with their staff; after one read of it I am convinced that managers and business owners need to rethink everything they've always done! The book has been a great compass and reference for me as I suggest motivational managerial concepts to my clients.

And--don't forget--if you're having a hard time with parenting, you'll probably get more from a Business Book than a parenting book! These methods work even better with kids than employees! My daughter is doing more chores around the house and with a SMILE! We have a renewed sense that worthwhile work is fun!
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MICHELLE VILLAREAL
5.0 out of 5 stars Worth reading
Reviewed in the United States on March 3, 2023
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The book is an easy read and the lessons are simple yet brilliant.
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Lindy Gal
5.0 out of 5 stars Simple techniques to motivate your employees
Reviewed in the United States on August 3, 2011
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I first got introduced to this book through one of my leadership college courses. After reading just the first part of it, I was hooked. Ken Blanchard and Sidney Bowles have once again hit the mark in providing a simple common sense approach to leading employee engagement in your organization.

I work in a food manufacturing plant and instilled the Gung Ho! principles on one production line as a plant pilot project and in just months there was an increase of productivity and a decrease in line waste, employee absenteeism and negative behavior. The line management on the remaining production lines begged to have Gung Ho for their line employees. I would recommend everyone to look past the parable story and focus on the facts of the principles themselves.

Oh and for those of you who rated this book negatively, you probably need Gung Ho more than you even realize.

I would rate it 10 stars if I could
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Maria Cristina
5.0 out of 5 stars Gung Ho
Reviewed in Mexico on September 15, 2023
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He leído este libro 4 o 5 veces desde que lo compré hace algunos años. Lo he regalado también. La estructura, el contenido, la forma de explicar de forma sencilla los procesos y procedimientos me encanta.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Good book!
Reviewed in Canada on February 11, 2021
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A great, short read
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Manish C Thaker
5.0 out of 5 stars Gung ho...
Reviewed in India on March 18, 2019
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Classic work of ken blenchard and co writets... Like always ...learning through nature... Interesting and very useful knowledge.
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Der Weg des Biebers
Das Geschenk der Gans

Wenn alle Unternehmen so Arbeiten würden, würde sich der Umsatz in kurzer Zeit vervielfachen und auch der Arbeiter der dem Unternehmen das Geld bringt würde seine Leistung bekommen

Gung Ho ist auf jedes Unternehmen umzusetzen

Wir alle Leben nur eine Zeitspannge auf diesem Planeten, alle Reichtümer bleiben hier wenn unsere Zeit zu Ende ist
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