Sometimes a book just hits you somewhere physically, and this book hit me not only in my mind but also in my heart - resonating within me as truth. I can honestly say that this book was easily one of my favourite business and leadership books of the year and I will be referring to it again and again in my role as a leader within my organization.

David Henkin and Thomas Bertels tell a tale similar in style to Patrick Lencioni - using a parable to illustrate how employers need to change the way that they approach productivity and creativity in today's modern corporations. It is through properly designing work, roles, and responsibilities that the next generation of competitive advantages can be achieved.

The authors offer a clear plan and framework for helping you to find out what your employee's passion and purpose are. You will find yourself cheering for an underdog and hoping that despite stacked odds and overcoming objections the good team will win the day.

I wish to thank the publisher Greenleaf Books and Net Galley for providing me with a Kindle version of the book (time limited) in exchange for my honest review. I have received no compensation nor influence in providing this review which is my own opinion.

NOTE: While I received a review copy, upon finishing the book, I immediately went out and bought my own copy so that I might return to the lessons learned again and again. This purchase can be confirmed on my amazon.ca review page.

I was drawn to the statement: work is broken. But it can be fixed. So, I added this book to my netgalley shelf-because after covid, and with new tax policies, there is a lot about work that makes it less motivating, and I wanted to get out of that slump.
The format of this book follows a story and each chapter tackles an aspect at work with a team and a team leader willing to do his very best to ensure that everyone is heard and their needs met, and I think that is what sets this book apart. It is not in form of 'do this,' and 'do that,' rather you read about characters doing what it takes to make things right.
Thanks Netgalley for the eARC.