“A thought-provoking look at better understanding yourself and the people around you. No one accomplishes anything significant without the involvement of others, and this book provides heaps of insights and practical advice about how to create authentic and meaningful relationships that enable people to work together effectively. The book has a personal feel to it, as if the authors are in the room with you, sharing both who they are, the challenges they face, and the lessons they have learned themselves, as well as in working with hundreds of others in their careers. Readers are sure to find many ideas about how they can solve their 'people problems,' which makes this book priceless.”
— Barry Z. Posner, PhD, Bestselling Author of The Leadership Challenge and Professor of Leadership at Santa Clara University
“As a human resources and organizational development professional, I find the concepts in this book to be indispensable. If you want people in your organization to work together more effectively and productively, give them a copy of Solving the People Problem and teach them about DISC-EQ.”
— Kimberly Kochurka Shaw, Vice President of Talent and Organizational Effectiveness at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana
“King County government has a long history of leading the charge in public-sector performance improvement. We have embraced the powerful ideas in this book with great success. We are well on our way to becoming one of the best run governments in America, with our teams and employees being more efficient, more effective, and more accountable than ever. Solving the People Problem is a great read for any leaders looking to drive more emotional intelligence and team cohesion across their workforce.”
— Caroline Whalen, County Administrative Officer and Director of Department of Executive Services in King County, Washington