Wrong Fit, Right Fit

Why How We Work Matters More Than Ever

Description

We are in the midst of a crisis of commitment in the workplace—organizations are searching for engaged employees (“talent”) and employees are looking for a place to thrive. Both are struggling. If we fit, we hum, we connect, we create momentum and produce high-value work with grace and ease. But the wrong fit has serious consequences, including frustration, disengagement, and disruption, which undermines every aspect of daily work and the production of value.

Finding the right fit is hard. Painfully hard. The good news is, there is a way forward. Through his decades of experience and exhaustive research, including intensive interviews with knowledge workers and leaders, Dr. Martin guides talent and organizations to find the right fit. Through easy exercises, clear insights, and personal stories, this book helps readers discover their perfect fit in the workplace. And for employers, Dr. Martin utilizes policies, communications, training, onboarding, role descriptions, and feedback to help them build a new path to worker engagement. Wrong Fit, Right Fit is for both talent and employers who are looking for strong compatibility for mutual success.

Now is the time to boost engagement, inspiration, well-being, and meaning in the work we do. Now is the time to find a greater return in value for ourselves and our organizations. Now is the time to find the right fit.

About the author(s)

Andre Martin is an organizational psychologist and talent management executive with 20+ years of experience in talent development, executive team development, employee engagement, culture change, C-suite assessment & succession planning, innovation/design thinking, strategy development, and employee experience design. He is also a father, a husband, and a wildly curious learner who is dedicated to ensuring iconic brands become iconic companies.

Reviews

“André Martin is a force. Having benefited immensely from his insights and personal coaching on how to drive growth and create a purpose-led company, we were excited to read his book. And it didn't disappoint. Wrong Fit, Right Fit is full of thought-provoking research, practical advice, and nearly everything a founder or CEO needs to create a fulfilling workplace where their team is inspired to do their best work every day. This is one of those books that you will return to again and again.”

Anlejandro Velez & Nikhil Arora, Cofounders/CoCEOs, Back to the Roots

“If you’re a leader who’s dedicated to cultivating a thriving workplace with the right fit talent, then this book is a must-read. Dr. Martin shares straightforward and novel advice on how to tackle the commitment crisis and transform your organization into a place where individuals find genuine fulfillment and continuously contribute to its success.”

Sheryl O'Loughlin, former CEO of Clif Bar, REBBL, and Cofounder of Plum Organics; author of Killing It

“Dr. Martin has written a book everybody should read. I love the idea of ‘right fit’ because it puts so much control in the hands of every teammate and every leader! Team members can make personal adjustments so that they can ‘fit’ better into the team we were so attracted to. Team leaders can make adjustments to the position requirements so that they better resonate with the special talents of the individual teammate. Through these mutual adjustments, teams achieve a harmony that elevates them to the highest levels of commitment, inspiration, and performance.”

Admiral John Richardson, USN (Ret), 31st Chief of Naval Operations

“André Martin is a force. Having benefited immensely from his insights and personal coaching on how to drive growth and create a purpose-led company, we were excited to read his book. And it didn't disappoint. Wrong Fit, Right Fit is full of thought-provoking research, practical advice, and nearly everything a founder or CEO needs to create a fulfilling workplace where their team is inspired to do their best work every day. This is one of those books that you will return to again and again.”

Anlejandro Velez & Nikhil Arora, Cofounders/CoCEOs, Back to the Roots

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