Miller's Bolt: A Modern Business Parable

Thomas Stirr

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Miller's Bolt is the fast-paced fictional story of a top-notch manager who is in danger of being fired. For although Jim Manion does his job well, his relationships with his coworkers have become increasingly antagonistic. Given just three months to turn himself around, Jim consults his friend Peter Miller, a personal performance coach, and together the two of them work to save Jim's career.We watch Jim as he learns new interpersonal skills, manages change, and improves his performance. Thomas Stirr guides us through the techniques and conceptual tools that Jim uses, including Miller's Bolt—a simple and logical tool that reminds us that our performance is never static.

We are either getting a little better and moving up the threads on our bolt, or a little worse and moving downward—every day.Realistic characters and situations bring the story alive as Jim faces the challenges of a tense board meeting, a climate of lagging sales, and his personal nemesis, a manipulative coworker who tests Jim's newfound skills. Each of these dramatic turning points further crystallizes the main message of the book: If we want our lives to be different in the future we have to make different decisions today.

By taking responsibility for our perceptions, our relationships, and our performance, we gain the ability to learn and grow.As we read about Jim's success and failures, we learn along with him the practical skills that we all need to thrive in today's business world. Miller's Bolt is a new kind of business book: It's a page-turner.

What will you learn from this book

  1. Leadership Lessons: Parables often convey leadership principles and strategies through relatable stories, focusing on effective decision-making, inspiring teams, and handling challenges.

  2. Adaptability and Change: Stories in business parables frequently emphasize the importance of adaptability and being open to change in a dynamic business environment.

  3. Innovation and Creativity: The value of innovation and creativity in problem-solving and driving growth is a common theme in such books.

  4. Teamwork and Collaboration: Highlighting the significance of teamwork, collaboration, and fostering a positive organizational culture to achieve common goals.

  5. Strategic Thinking: Encouraging readers to think strategically, make informed decisions, and consider long-term implications.

  6. Customer-Centric Approach: Emphasizing the importance of understanding and meeting customer needs to ensure sustained success.

  7. Resilience and Perseverance: Stories often showcase the importance of resilience in overcoming obstacles and bouncing back from failures.

  8. Ethics and Values: Upholding ethical standards and aligning actions with core values to build trust and credibility within the organization and the market.

  9. Effective Communication: Highlighting the role of clear and effective communication in leadership and management.

  10. Continuous Learning: Encouraging a mindset of continuous learning and development to adapt to changes and stay competitive.

Language English
ISBN-10 0201143798
ISBN-13 9780201143799
No of pages 240
Font Size Medium
Book Publisher Basic Books
Published Date 17 Apr 1997

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Author : Thomas Stirr

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