Harmony at Work

Harmony at Work is an enjoyable read that will improve working relationships between managers and workers at every level. With her charming musical analogies, Susan Spero has risen above bland business jargon to create a unique, comprehensive guide for anyone who longs to build rapport and compatibility in their workplace. Read Harmony at Work and sing a happy tune with your colleagues! Ken Blanchard, coauthor of The New One Minute Manager(R) and Servant Leadership in Action Harmony at Work is a valuable toolkit to help people understand and strengthen their relationships in any place of employment. My experiences as a social worker, politician, and author have taught me that technical skills and general knowledge are important but not enough. In order to succeed in our careers, we need to know how to manage the subtleties of interactions with others. The music metaphor is brilliant. It makes the book not only useful but delightful to read! It can't help but promote true harmony at work or elsewhere for anyone who reads it. Dottie Lamm, MSW, freelance writer, former First Lady of Colorado and Denver Post columnist Everything good flows out of effective relationships-from sales to marketing to engineering to accounting. Harmony at Work is a fresh perspective on leveraging relationships to create a better organization and a better life. This book is an unexpected and priceless gem! Steve Vannoy, CEO, New York Times best-selling author, speaker, and Executive Director of the 10 Greatest Gifts Project Spero's inspired metaphor of music harmony provides a unique window into the fine-tuning of our workplace relationships. Even people who are not musically inclined can follow the parallels and apply them to the 'choir' with whom they work. This book addresses the dissonance plaguing the 'music' in many organizations. Her lighthearted touches make for a fun but thought-provoking and practical read. It is a must-read for any young professional, be they new leaders or someone seeking to strengthen an established team. Patrick J. Moody, Assistant Attorney General, State of Montana Exceptional relationships don't just happen. They take care and maintenance, and they have seasons. The challenge is to know how to manage the ebb and flow that all interactions experience. Good communication is the thread that weaves and strengthens relationships, be they new or long term. Susan Spero's book, Harmony at Work, is a must-have tool for those who know the value of solid connections with others and want to increase their ability to sustain them. Gina Hensrud, CEO, Rocky Mountain Multiple Sclerosis Center Many books on organizational development have lots of theory but very few practical suggestions. Here's one written by a woman who has succeeded in the real world and has helped turn struggling organizations into first-rate performers! Read this book and keep it on your bookshelf to reread throughout your career. It will make you and your team more effective. Craig O. Schaum, Colonel US Air Force (ret.) and former VP, Northrop Grumman, an aerospace and defense technology company