Irresistible - by Josh Bersin (Hardcover)

About the Book

"In this leadership book, renowned industry analyst Josh Bersin introduces a new way to think about organizational design, employee engagement, and employee development. Distilled from decades of research and management theory into seven practical yet profound management principles, Bersin outlines how business leaders can create enduring companies that thrive with improved customer satisfaction, employee retention, and business agility." --provided by publisher.

Book Synopsis

In this leadership book, renowned industry analyst Josh Bersin introduces a new way to think about organizational design, employee engagement, and employee development. Distilled from decades of research and management theory into seven practical yet profound management principles, Bersin outlines how business leaders can create enduring companies that thrive with improved customer satisfaction, employee retention, and business agility.

Irresistible businesses grow faster, they're more profitable, and they innovate and lead their markets. Most importantly, their employees, customers, and stakeholders are drawn to them like magnets.

Leaders have an outsized impact on culture, engagement, and productivity. Irresistible helps leaders at all levels understand how to scale a business through a new organization model - the "network of teams." Bersin's model emphasizes that effective companies operate as networks, not hierarchies. When focused leadership empowers small teams, the result is increased speed, agility, and traction - along with a sense of purpose, mission, and clarity of roles.

Leaders of irresistible companies understand that by unleashing the power of the human spirit, their companies can go faster and farther than their competitors by empowering people and creating employee-centric cultures. If you can make your company - large or small -- irresistible, your employees will contribute, innovate, and grow more than you thought possible.

Bersin shares eye-opening examples from his consulting work with HR and executive business teams around the world. Each chapter includes tips and discussion questions to bring these organizational behavior lessons to life. Inspiring yet highly pragmatic, this business book is a leader's handbook for today's unpredictable business world, where people and culture are more important than ever.

Bersin's human resource management book challenges companies to rethink their current approach to organizational design, leadership development, and human resources strategy. A top business book for organizations large and small, Irresistible belongs on the bookshelf of every executive, supervisor, and entrepreneur.

Review Quotes

"This book is a road map for
creating more humane workplaces. Josh Bersin gives us unusually clear and
compelling directions to make people the heart and soul of organizations."

--ADAM GRANT, #1 New York
Times bestselling author of THINK AGAIN and host of the TED podcast WorkLife

"A must-read primer for business
leaders considering how and why to build a people-centered business. Irresistible
is an essential book and an opportunity to learn from one of the best."

--ARIANNA HUFFINGTON, Founder
and CEO, Thrive

"For too long, businesses have
been claiming that people are their most important resource. Irresistible
offers an array of smart insights and shrewd advice to--finally!--turn that idea
into action."

--DANIEL H. PINK, #1 New York
Times bestselling author of The Power of Regret, Drive, and To
Sell Is Human

"If you want the secrets of
maintaining a workforce of fulfilled, engaged, and loyal teams, read this
book--now."

--KATHLEEN HOGAN, Chief People
Officer, Microsoft

"Josh, with his reporter's
background and analyst's instinct, is terrific at describing practices that
affect people. The seven themes offer an outstanding view of emerging practices
that will shape employee-focused organizations."

--DAVE ULRICH, Rensis Likert
Professor, Ross School of Business, University of Michigan Partner, The RBL
Group

"I have been following Josh's work
for years and not long ago had the chance to teach executives alongside him. He
has always taught me a great deal. And now I see some of that so beautifully
encapsulated and extended in Irresistible. This is a book to absorb."

--RICH LYONS, Former Dean, Haas
School of Business, and Chief Innovation and Entrepreneurship Officer, UC
Berkeley

"As organizations struggle to
attract and retain talent, irresistible companies will be the only ones to
prevail--and creating an irresistible company starts with unlocking your
employees' full potential."

--JILL POPELKA, President, SAP
SuccessFactors

"This book is an illustration of
my strong belief that 'great people make great companies.' With his unique and
vast experience, Josh is helping all leaders and HR teams turn company culture,
management approaches, and work models into a competitive advantage."

--OLIVIER BLUM, Executive Vice
President, Energy Management Business, Schneider Electric

"This book is a road map for
creating more humane workplaces. Josh Bersin gives us unusually clear and
compelling directions to make people the heart and soul of organizations."

-ADAM GRANT, #1 New York
Times bestselling author of THINK AGAIN and host of the TED podcast WorkLife

"A must-read primer for business
leaders considering how and why to build a people-centered business. Irresistible
is an essential book and an opportunity to learn from one of the best."

--ARIANNA HUFFINGTON, Founder
and CEO, Thrive

"For too long, businesses have
been claiming that people are their most important resource. Irresistible
offers an array of smart insights and shrewd advice to--finally!--turn that idea
into action."

--DANIEL H. PINK, #1 New York
Times bestselling author of The Power of Regret, Drive, and To
Sell Is Human

"If you want the secrets of
maintaining a workforce of fulfilled, engaged, and loyal teams, read this
book--now."

--KATHLEEN HOGAN, Chief People
Officer, Microsoft

"Josh, with his reporter's
background and analyst's instinct, is terrific at describing practices that
affect people. The seven themes offer an outstanding view of emerging practices
that will shape employee-focused organizations."

--DAVE ULRICH, Rensis Likert
Professor, Ross School of Business, University of Michigan Partner, The RBL
Group

"I have been following Josh's work
for years and not long ago had the chance to teach executives alongside him. He
has always taught me a great deal. And now I see some of that so beautifully
encapsulated and extended in Irresistible. This is a book to absorb."

--RICH LYONS, Former Dean, Haas
School of Business, and Chief Innovation and Entrepreneurship Officer, UC
Berkeley

"As organizations struggle to
attract and retain talent, irresistible companies will be the only ones to
prevail--and creating an irresistible company starts with unlocking your
employees' full potential."

--JILL POPELKA, President, SAP
SuccessFactors

"This book is an illustration of
my strong belief that 'great people make great companies.' With his unique and
vast experience, Josh is helping all leaders and HR teams turn company culture,
management approaches, and work models into a competitive advantage."

--OLIVIER BLUM, Executive Vice
President, Energy Management Business, Schneider Electric

About the Author

JOSH BERSIN is a global industry analyst and CEO of The Josh Bersin Company. Bersin focuses on the global talent market and trends impacting business workforces around the world. His research is frequently featured in publications such as Forbes, Harvard Business Review, HR Executive, Fast Company, Wall Street Journal, Economic Times, Financial Times, and Washington Post, Economic Times, Financial Times, and Washington Post.