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From Mobifusion Inc. :"What's the quickest way to ruin a friendship? Do great friendships have anything in common? Are close friendships in the workplace such a bad things? These are just a few of the questions that #1 New York Times bestselling author Tom Rath asked when he embarked on a massive study about the impact of friendships. Along with several leading researchers, Rath pored through the literature, conducted several experiments, and analyzed more than 8 million interviews from The Gallup Organization's worldwide database. Rath (coauthor of the bestselling How Full Is Your Bucket?) takes a pragmatic rather than philosophical approach. He explores the inherent value of friendships and says that the need for friends goes beyond commonality or companionship; in particular, he devotes a section to friendship at work, which, unlike many companies and managers, Rath sees as a positive force. Rath's research shows that employees who have a best friend in the office are more productive, more likely to engage positively with customers, share new ideas and stay longer in a job. Citing illuminating cases and surveys (many conducted for the Gallup Organization), Rath shows that many people succeed or fail based on the support and involvement of their best friends. Rath posits eight vital roles friends play: some are champions for each other; some collaborate; some connect people with others; and some build each other up through encouragement and trust. Rath's bullishness on friendship is based on solid research and couched in intelligent prose.Tunique Vital Friends ID codeThe book includes a unique ID code that provides access to the Vital Friends Assessment and Web site. This groundbreaking test reveals which friends play each of theeight vital friendship roles in your work and life. Please send an email tosupport@mobifusion.com to receive this unique Vital Friends ID Code.Review"A workplace without friends is an enemy."-The Washington Post"Friendships are good for business. Companies are coming to discover that, yet are at a loss at what to do about it. . . . what Gallup has uncovered about best friends stands out as novel."-USA Today"Let friendship ring. It might look like idle chatter, but when employees find friends at work, they feel connected to their jobs. Having a best friend at work is a strong predictor for being a happy and productive employee."-TIME magazineOther Mobile Products from Mobifusion and Gallup Press includes 12: The Elements of Great Managing By Rodd Wagner & James K. Harter MARRIED TO THE BRAND: Why Consumers Bond With Some Brands for Life By William J. McEwen"
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