Bad Apples

Unlike other career books, Bad Apples offers managers a team-focused approach to neutralizing a not-so-pleasant or unproductive working atmosphere. Instead of isolating the one problem employee, relevant teams are considered part of the solution. The result? Solutions stick and there?s less likelihood of the bad apple ruining the bunch. Complete with situational advice and case studies taken straight from the trenches, this simple and straightforward guide teaches managers how to: ? Calm down combatants ? Motivate wasters ? Silence gossips ? De-arm backstabbers ? Convince passive-aggressives to open up ? Teach narcissists the importance of the team Bad Apples helps managers decide what the right course of action is?whether it means chastising negative behavior, encouraging positive outlooks, separating certain folks, creating teams for success, giving employees warnings, and/or firing the ones who are pretty much rotten through and through. This book is essential reading for any manager looking to ensure a pleasant, productive?and fruitful?work environment. AUTHOR: Brette McWhorter Sember (Clarence, NY) is a former attorney and author of more than thirty titles, including The Essential Supervisor?s Handbook and Project Management Strategy. Her freelance work has appeared in more than 150 publications, including Home Business Journal. Her website is www.BretteSember.com. Terrence J. Sember (Clarence, NY) is Vice President of Internet and Technology Services for Chakra Communications (www.ChakraCentral.com). He is coauthor of The Essential Supervisor?s Handbook and is a member of InfoTech Niagara, the Buffalo Niagara Partnership, and the American Management Association.