“Profit matters, but people matter more. Bob Chapman and Raj Sisodia use real-world examples to illustrate how the humanity so often absent in today’s boardrooms is actually a direct path to sustained growth. It’s a message that should be taken to heart by business leaders everywhere.”
—RON SHAICH, founder, chairman and CEO, Panera Bread
“Bob and Raj beautifully illustrate the important intersection of business and the true essence of the human spirit. One company, one employee at a time, Barry-Wehmiller is changing the world—and the world of business! If this model can be successful in manufacturing, it can be successful anywhere.”
—KIP TINDELL, chairman and CEO, The Container Store
“It is almost impossible for me to adequately convey my admiration, excitement, and incredulity. . . . To give people the power and freedom to care for each other, to trust that people want to do well and be good . . . and to see how these things create value for everyone—it doesn’t get better than that. I have (happy) tears in my eyes as I write this.”
—AMY CUDDY, associate professor, Harvard Business School
“Is it possible to run a successful business without treating people like numbers? Can a corporate culture of mistrust and insecurity be transformed into one of caring and fulfillment? Everybody Matters answers these questions with an enthusiastic ‘Yes!’ If you’re ready for a new way of doing business, this is the book for you.”
—DANIEL H. PINK, author of To Sell Is Human and Drive
“When it comes to maximizing potential, Chapman and his team at Barry-Wehmiller have it figured out. This deeply moving and practical book will have you asking yourself ‘Why haven’t we been doing this?’ Now you can begin tomorrow!”
—JACK CANFIELD, coauthor of Chicken Soup for the Soul® at Work and The Success Principles™
“Everybody Matters simply blew me away. This is THE book that practically every corporate CEO in North America has been breathlessly waiting for . . . even if they don’t yet know it!”
—BOB BURG, coauthor of The Go-Giver
“‘Everyone is someone’s precious child.’ Has there ever been a more inspired guiding principle for encouraging deeply ethical, responsible stewardship of those entrusted to our care in the workplace? Bob Chapman is a modern-day prophet and Everybody Matters is his prophecy for our ears—and for this challenging leadership hour.”
—DEREK VAN BEVER, senior lecturer at Harvard Business School
“In a world still struggling with disengaged workplaces and disconnected leadership, Everybody Matters remains a transformative call to action. Chapman and Sisodia show that putting people first isn’t just good for morale, it’s essential for sustained business success and employee well-being. This updated edition proves that truly human leadership isn’t a lofty ideal—it’s a practical and urgent necessity.”
—JOHNNY C. TAYLOR, JR., SHRM-SCP, president and CEO of SHRM
“Having taught many executives and MBA students about Barry-Wehmiller, I can tell you, the lessons of Bob Chapman’s journey will both challenge and inspire you. Prepare to rethink the purpose of leadership, the value of values, the right way to measure success, the roots of human motivation, the link between strategy and culture, and the potential of business to improve the world.”
—JAN RIVKIN, professor of business administration at Harvard Business School
“Bob Chapman gets it exactly right—leadership is about people, not just profits. His updated edition of Everybody Matters is packed with heart, wisdom, and real-life stories that show what happens when leaders put people first. If you want to be the kind of leader who truly makes a difference, this book is for you.”
—JOE HART, president and CEO of Dale Carnegie
“Discovering Everybody Matters as a twenty-something business leader has saved me heartache and, more importantly, given me a road map to make an enormous difference in countless lives. This book is a must read for anyone leading people, especially up-and-coming leaders!”
—AARON WITT, founder of BuildWitt
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