Everybody Matters
Everybody Matters
Bob Chapman
Simon Sinek
A remarkable example of how a company SHOULD run: putting people first. - Simon Sinek
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Everybody Matters

Everybody Matters: The Extraordinary Power of Caring for Your People Like Family

Bob Chapman
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Bob Chapman
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In "Everybody Matters," Bob Chapman and coauthor Raj Sisodia embark on a revolutionary journey to redefine corporate leadership and workplace culture. Through the lens of Chapman's transformative leadership at Barry-Wehmiller, a $1.7 billion manufacturing giant, this book challenges the conventional wisdom of employee management. Rejecting the cold, utilitarian approach of viewing staff as mere cogs in the machinery, Chapman posits a radical ethos: treat every employee like family. This isn't just a feel-good mantra but the cornerstone of the company's astounding success. "Everybody Matters" is an inspiring call to action for business leaders everywhere, offering a blueprint for fostering an environment where employees feel genuinely valued, leading to unprecedented morale, creativity, and loyalty. With a narrative as engaging as it is enlightening, Chapman and Sisodia share how Barry-Wehmiller weathered the storm of the Great Recession not through layoffs, but through unity and shared sacrifice, emerging with stronger bonds and heightened employee morale. The book goes beyond mere theory, providing real-world examples of how empathy and caring can drive business success. It's a testament to the power of treating people not as workers, but as human beings with intrinsic value. For leaders seeking to ignite passion in their teams, create lasting loyalty, and unlock the full potential of their workforce, "Everybody Matters" is an essential guide. It proves that when companies stand by their people in times of challenge, they lay the foundation for a future where everybody wins.

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Released
2015
6 Oct
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A remarkable example of how a company SHOULD run: putting people first. - Simon Sinek
Rare are the leaders of organizations who will tell you that their people don’t matter. However, there is a big difference between understanding the value of the people inside an organization and actually making decisions that consider their needs. It’s like saying, “my kids are my priority,” but always putting work first. What kind of family dynamic or relationship with our kids do we think results? The same is true in business. When we say our people matter but we don’t actually care for them, it can shatter trust and create a culture of paranoia, cynicism, and self-interest. This is not some highfalutin management theory—it’s biology. We are social animals and we respond to the environments we’re in. Good people put in a bad environment are capable of doing bad things. People who may have done bad things, put in a good environment, are capable of becoming remarkable, trustworthy, and valuable members of an organization. This is why leadership matters. Leaders set the culture. Leaders are responsible for overseeing the environment in which people are asked to work . . . and the people will act in accordance with that culture.
— Bob Chapman, Everybody Matters

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