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Rodd Wagner is a New York Times bestselling author and vice president of employee engagement strategy at BI Worldwide. He and Dr. Gale Muller are authors of "Power of 2: How to Make the Most of Your Partnerships at Work and in Life." Wagner and James K. Harter, Ph.D., are authors of "12: The Elements of Great Managing."

Wagner's books, speeches, and consulting focus on how human nature affects business strategy. He advises senior executives in many industries on the best ways to strengthen their partnerships, increase employee engagement, and improve profitability.

Wagner was formerly a principal of Gallup, research director for the Portland Press Herald and Maine Sunday Telegram; a reporter and news editor for The Salt Lake Tribune; and a ra...more

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	12: The Elements of Great Managing by Rodd Wagner (Goodreads Author), James K. Harter 3.94 of 5 stars 3.94 avg rating — 1,058 ratings — published 2006 — 5 editions	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Power of 2: How to Make the Most of Your Partnerships at Work and in Life by Rodd Wagner (Goodreads Author), Gale Muller 3.81 of 5 stars 3.81 avg rating — 31 ratings — published 2009	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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In the Garden of Beasts: Love, Terror, and an American Family in Hitler's Berlin

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The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (Millennium, #1)

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They Eat Puppies, Don't They?

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Don't overthink this one, should you choose to read it. It's certainly entertaining. The plot is relatively compelling, but not tight. The character development and description are weak, and I had a fairly good idea about a third of the way through w...more
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