{"product_id":"work-is-personal-how-authenticity-drives-performance-and-culture-hardcover","title":"Work Is Personal: How Authenticity Drives Performance and Culture - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAmy P. Kelly\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eConnect with talent on a personal level to improve organization-wide performance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWritten by renowned talent development consultant Amy P. Kelly, \u003ci\u003eWork Is Personal: How Authenticity Drives Performance and Culture \u003c\/i\u003edispels the notion that work is separated from employees' personal lives and instead argues that employers must meet employees on a personal level to earn their loyalty and increase their effectiveness and productivity.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis book takes a deep dive into important employee considerations in the modern world of work, including benefits, HR, and talent development, providing key insights on the best way to approach the topics that employees care about most. Real-life stories serve as examples of how each facet of work can make or break an employee's relationship to an organization. Practical guidelines are provided to help readers start applying concepts as soon as today.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis book includes discussion on: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eTalent acquisition and onboarding, performance management, and compensation\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eReward and recognition and employee development\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExit interviews and employee alumni programming\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWork Is Personal\u003c\/i\u003e earns a well-deserved spot on the bookshelves of all forward-thinking managers and business leaders seeking to better connect with employees and improve organization-wide performance through a more personal approach to talent management.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHidden in plain sight, there is a secret behind all of the richest and most successful employee\/employer relationships: work IS personal, and when personal support is not provided during challenging workplace situations, employees can quickly lose faith in an organization. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eWork Is Personal: How Authenticity Drives Performance and Culture\u003c\/i\u003e, renowned talent development consultant Amy P. Kelly shows how to create profound connections with other members of your organization, especially in a leadership role. The book dismantles the long-standing but outdated concept of \"it's not personal, it's just business,\" offering a six-step B.E. R.E.A.L. Framework that helps you navigate every stage of your workplace relationships and show employees that they are far more than cogs in a machine. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDiscover key insights on: \u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupporting potential employees even before an offer of employment has been extended, and continuing that support during the hiring process\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow the human connection is challenged in hybrid, remote, and technology-supported workplaces, and how to harness this awareness to drive meaningful connections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpportunities to solidify the employee\/ employer bond when mistakes and challenges occur, combining individual support with programmatically available resources to create a balance that is personal and professional\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWays to handle voluntary and involuntary exits, where leaders can maintain healthy personal relationships even when ending the employment relationship\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJob aids and other resources related to each employment stage and the associated B.E. R.E.A.L. situations and strategies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003ePacked with personal stories showing how your commitment to authenticity can transform workplace relationships, \u003ci\u003eWork Is Personal\u003c\/i\u003e is required reading for business leaders, executives, and managers across roles and industries.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePRAISE FOR work \u003ci\u003eis personal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"In \u003ci\u003eWork Is Personal\u003c\/i\u003e, Amy captures what so many leaders intuitively feel but struggle to express: that people don't check their hearts at the office door. Whether we're talking about a Fortune 500 company, a school district, or a community nonprofit, success always comes down to the same truth, relationships drive results.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e--JON GORDON, \u003c\/b\u003e 18x Bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eThe Energy Bus \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eThe Power of Positive Leadership\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Amy parlays her experience and expertise into a book packed with examples, tools, and an actionable framework that shows you how to harness the maximum power of your team's potential by embracing the human connection. Well researched. Well documented. \u003ci\u003eWork Is Personal \u003c\/i\u003epromises to be the definitive reference for any organizational leader.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e--ELAINE BIECH, \u003c\/b\u003e CPTD Fellow, ISA Thought Leader, and Author of \u003ci\u003eSkills for Career Success\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"With her B.E. R.E.A.L. Framework, she gives leaders a practical roadmap for what I've always known: when you invest in people as whole humans from their first interaction through their final goodbye, everyone wins. This isn't soft skills rhetoric, it's a hard-business strategy backed by data, brought to life with stories that will make you rethink everything about how you lead.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e--DR. BEVERLY KAYE, \u003c\/b\u003e Bestselling Coauthor of \u003ci\u003eLove 'Em or Lose 'Em: Getting Good People to Stay \u003c\/i\u003eand Internationally Recognized Expert in Employee Engagement and Retention\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Whether you're a CEO, an HR executive, or a leader at any level, I encourage you to look beyond the platitudes. Use the strategies, frameworks, and insights in this book to build a culture of authentic human connection. Your employees will thank you -- and your organization will reap the rewards for years to come.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e--ART RICHER, \u003c\/b\u003e CEO and Leadership Advisor\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"In a world obsessed with hustle, Amy P. Kelly's \u003ci\u003eWork Is Personal\u003c\/i\u003e is a refreshing guide back to what truly matters: people. She masterfully blends research, storytelling, and heart to help leaders create environments where everyone is valued and can perform in their purpose. This is the book every organization needs right now.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e--AMBERLY LAGO, \u003c\/b\u003e Bestselling Author of \u003ci\u003eTrue Grit and Grace \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eJoy Through the Journey\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAMY P. KELLY\u003c\/b\u003e speaks, coaches, and consults as Vice President of Consulting for Jon Gordon's Positive Training Company, in her role as a facilitator for the Association for Talent Development (ATD), and in her own business. She believes in people and organizations and works alongside them to help them become the individuals and organizations they were created to be. Her clients, including GE, McDonalds, Walmart, Dow, TekSynap, and Kontoor Brands, span government, enterprise technology, healthcare, financial services, nonprofit, higher education, and sports teams, among others.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 240\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.11 x 9.14 x 5.99 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 07, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44525261947015,"sku":"9781394208999","price":28.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/R1e-f7aQul9781394208999.webp?v=1777017023","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/work-is-personal-how-authenticity-drives-performance-and-culture-hardcover","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}