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Black Swan Group’s Expert Trainer and Coach, Derek Gaunt, Releases Book Aimed at Improving Corporate Productivity

Black Swan Group’s Expert Trainer and Coach, Derek Gaunt, Releases Book Aimed at Improving Corporate Productivity
March 1, 2019
  • Natasha Hawker HR recruitment expert
    Written by Natasha Hawker
    Founder and Managing Director

    Natasha is a leading HR expert, entrepreneur, author and sought-after media commentator for outlets such as Sunrise (Channel 7), ABC Radio and The Australian Financial Review. Natasha co-founded Employee Matters in 2011 to help Australian businesses achieve success through their people.

New Book, “Ego, Authority, Failure”, Teaches Business Leaders How to Become Better Managers by Using Hostage Negotiations and Empathy Tactics

Natasha Hawker, managing director of Employee Matters and author of From Hire to Fire & Everything in Between, explains why Gaunt’s book is a valuable tool for business managers: “I believe that most managers struggle with the most basic critical skill a manager needs, which is motivating an employee to do what you need them to do, when you need them to do it, while being happy to do it. This skill is absolutely critical for the success of the employee, the manager, and ultimately, the business. Derek Gaunt has used negotiation skills to develop leadership skills in managers to empower them to become exceptional leaders. Building this skill will set you apart from the pack. It’s a must-read for all aspiring and current leaders.”

To order this book, Kindle version on 99c click Here

 

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