The Passionate Organization: Igniting the Fire of Employee Commitment

by James R. Lucas

Book Overview

"Everyone's heard about companies that seem to have everything--great products, enormous capital resources, reputation, skilled employees, ""advanced"" planning--and they still fail. Why? Perhaps they... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0814404774
• ISBN13: 9780814404775
• Release Date: May 1999
• Publisher: Amacom
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 1.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.2" x 9.3"
• Age Range: 17 years and up
• Grade Range: Grade 12 and higher

Customer Reviews

Creating positive organizations and outstanding results

There are a lot of books on organizations, but nothing like this book. It goes to the core of what it takes to build an enthusiastic and committed group of people who can consistently produce great results. There is fabulous material in here for leaders and staff alike. The concepts are insightful, and there are plenty of applications. If this book was widely read and applied, organizations of all types and sizes would be revolutionized from the inside out.

Lucas is on the leading edge - a must read!

The Passionate Organization is on the cutting edge of what's happening in our global economy. I know of nothing that wins over passion - education will not, experience will not. It is a passion to win that brings about success. Working with executives in more than 30 industries as an executive coach I have found this book to be the best pick on the market.

Lucas identifies the driving force behind major achievment

This book shows the reader the crucial motivating power of passion. It challenges you to think in a fresh and new way about change, and what causes positive change to occur in organizations (as well as what causes organizations to stagnate). Powerfully inspiring.

This is one of the best books on business I have ever read.

I believe Mr. Lucas has captured the secret to the success of any business. You can not win in business or in every day life unless you have passion. The key is, to involve your employees enough so that they feel ownership of the business and they will develop a passion to win.

Competitive Advantage!

Difficult times require leaders of uncommon excellence. The search for excellence is over! James R. Lucas reveals with insight, force, and clarity why passion is the quintessential ingredient for "attaining" excellence. Additionally, he shows any organization how to integrate passion into day-to-day management practices and decisions. This vital management capability allows you to turn your strategic plans into tangible results! To secure competitive advantage in the 21st century, adopt the tenets laid down in this book.Reading this book was fun, and a pleasurable intellectual and sensory experience!- R. Michael Mahoney, President, Manufacturing Decision Analysis, LLC