Mike's Books

An innovative approach to employee development...

Your company is challenged all the time to be the best. To be successful, your employees need to consistantly meet - and frequently exceed - the expectations of customers, business partners, and everyone in between. And the best way to get the best from your employees is to treat them like dogs! 

In Sit Stay Succeed! Michael Patterson places into your hands his system for coaching, motivating, and developing your employees so they will exceed expectations. It's a system straight from the dog's mouth; no bones about it! 

If you are the 'top dog', you'll be able to effectively turn any bones of contention into bones of retention as you strengthen employee morale, and devotion. If you are a pack leader, you'll be able to foster employee development and gain the maximum potential from each and every employee. Even if you are merely the pup of the group, what you'll learn will help you leap over obstacles and advance your way to the top!

• Are you currently dealing with an employee performance issue?
• Have you provided additional training to no avail?
• Are you unsure how to solve the problem?

The KIMBA Principle provides you with a plan by uncovering the five key areas which will unlock the door to solving employee performance issues.

"The KIMBA Principle is full of simple, doable, and effective methods to help you become a great leader. I recommend this powerful book to leaders at every level within an organization."

- David Cottrell, author of "Monday Morning Leadership"

Recent high school and college graduates entering the business world fall into the trap of believing promotions are handed out like meats and cheeses at the deli counter; stand in line, place an order, and presto - get exactly what you want. Unfortunately, many younger employees don't fully realize what they truly need to do in order to succeed in today's workforce.

Promotions Are Not Served At The Deli Counter offers ways for readers to put themselves in better positions to achieve their goals at work. You'll see the common mistakes employees make, examine the pitfalls in which they tend to get trapped into, and find the proverbial ladder needed to climb out.