The latest research suggests that only 29 percent of employees are truly engaged in the work they do.

That’s like an engine running at less than one third its power. How an your team reach its potential with that level of engagement?

Imagine your company instead with eight out of ten people truly engaged. What would this mean to your company’s productivity, morale, retention, and ability to recruit top talent?

Mike Goldman tackles these topics and more in the newly-released 2nd edition of his book Performance Breakthrough: The Four Secrets of Passionate Organizations. Told in story form, it’s a quick and fascinating read.

To join my conversation with Mike, simply hit the play button below.

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In today’s episode, Mike and I discuss:

• What has and hasn’t changed in the business world since the first edition of the book was released back in 2007
• What Mike believes to be the single, greatest opportunity for companies regardless of their size
• The four secrets of passionate organizations
• And much more!

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Mike Goldman’s’s Latest Book

You can order your copy of Performance Breakthrough: The Four Secrets of Passionate Organizations right now!

Mike Goldman on Performance Breakthrough

Books Mike Recommends

Scaling Up: How a Few Companies Make It…And Why the Rest Don’t by Verne Harnish

Mastering the Rockefeller Habits: What You Must Do to Increase the Value of Your Growing Firm by Verne Harnish

Uncontainable: How Passion, Commitment and Conscious Capitalism Built a Business Where Everyone Thrives by Kip Tindell

Mike Goldman Resources

The best place to find out more about Mike is on his company website.

Here, you can pick up a copy of Mike’s new book.

You might consider hiring Mike to speak at your next event or consult your company.

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