Allison ONeill

Allison ONeill

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I am an expert on bosses. I am the New Zealand based author of The Boss Benchmark – a book about how to be an amazing boss. It has been endorsed by high profile and worldwide CEO’s. You can purchase a copy at www.thebossbenchmark.com . I blog regularly on the topic at www.thebossbenchmark.blogspot.com

The Magic Word

The Magic Word

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<p style="margin:0in 0in 10pt;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height:115%;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;font-size:12pt;">Elisabeth was rude and selfish and demanding, and therefore had very few friends.<span>  </span>When she sent out invitations to her birthday party, no one accepted.<span>  </span>Her mother warned her that she needed to improve her manners and to try to get along with people.<span>  </span>She told Elisabeth that she needed to use the magic word “Please”.<span>  </span>So when Elisabeth went to school the next day, she thought of her mother’s advice, “What is the magic word?” and she started saying “Please” and also “Thank You”.<span>  </span>She tried to become more thoughtful of others, and discovered that she was a much happier person.<span>  </span>Imagine her pleasure when she returned home to find out that her new friends were all coming to her birthday party!</span><span style="line-height:115%;font-family:Arial, 'sans-serif';font-size:10pt;"></span></p><p></p>

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<p class="style6">&quot;Allison it's impressive. Pithy. Funny. On target... a great rev up - everyone'll buy one for their boss!!!&quot; <em><span class="style28 style6">(He ordered 45 copies for his international senior management team!)</span></em><strong>Kevin Roberts, Worldwide CEO,<span class="style29"><font color="#ff0000"> Saatchi &amp; Saatchi</font></span></strong> </p> <p class="style6 style28">&quot;Almost every client I work with wants to work for a boss who sets clear goals, gives meaningful feedback, and lets workers get on with their jobs. This book is a helpful reminder that most problems of motivation and talent retention can only be addressed by making better managers. It improves self-awareness and shows you how to make a real impact in the workplace - I recommend it.&quot; <strong>John Lees, <span class="style29"><font color="#ff0000">author of </font></span></strong><a href="http://www.johnleescareers.com/books.asp"><strong>How To Get A Job You'll Love</strong></a><br /><br />&quot;Your book kicked ass!&quot; <strong>Scott Ginsberg, &quot;that guy with the nametag&quot;</strong><span class="style29"></span><strong><span class="style29"><font color="#ff0000">author of seven books including </font><a href="http://www.hellomynameisscott.com/default.aspx?SiteArea=substore1">HELLO, my name is Scott</a><font color="#ff0000"> + </font><a href="http://www.hellomynameisscott.com/default.aspx?SiteArea=substore1">The Power of Approachability</a></span></strong></p> <p class="style6">&quot;If you want success in management then this blueprint will be invaluable.&quot; <strong>Carey Smith, CEO, <span class="style29"><font color="#ff0000">Ray White Real Estate + Author of </font><a href="http://www.careysmith.com/thebook/">Deliver</a></span></strong></p> <p class="style6">&quot;A useful collation of tips to understand your workplace better.&quot; <strong>Peter Townsend, CEO, <span class="style29"><font color="#ff0000">Canterbury Employers' Chamber of Commerce <br /></font></span></strong><br />“I found the book to be refreshing and very clear in its message.”<strong>Martyn Dawson, Group General Manager, <span class="style29"><font color="#ff0000">Armstrong Motor Group </font></span></strong></p> <p class="style6" align="left">“I like the book a lot! It's very user friendly and ideal as a quick reference guide to use on an ongoing basis; opposed to wading through a novel, getting good ideas and immediately forgetting them, or not putting them into practice as yet another title collects dust on a shelf.”<strong>Jonathon Taylor, Editor,<span class="style29"><font color="#ff0000"> Academy Publishing </font></span></strong></p> <p class="style6" align="left">“Just flicking through it I was impressed, you have it pitched at an affordable price for the content.”<strong>Sarah Strong, Learning Plus Manager, <span class="style29"><font color="#ff0000">Bay of Plenty District Health Board </font></span></strong></p>