EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT

ENGAGE, CONNECT, AND PERFORM

A Guide to Building a High-Performance Work Culture

BY KIMBERTLY A. JONES, MBA, SWP

FOREWORD

BY SANDRA DESHIELDS HIGHTOWER

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Copyright © 2023 by Kimbertly A. Jones, MBA, SWP

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ISBN 978-0-9990059-4-1 eBook: ISBN 978-0-9990059-5-8

Library of Congress Number: 2023907358

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Dedication

This book is dedicated to remarkable individuals who have played a pivotal role in shaping my professionaljourney. Withover30yearsofexperience spanning across various industries, I have been fortunate to receive support in the form of coaching, mentorship, and friendship. These relationships have provided me with a firm footing in leadership and managementprinciplesrootedinemotionalandsocial intelligence.

My gratitude goes out to Mr. Don Trippy and Mr. Rex Barnum for your guidance during my military service. Much of the person that I am today I owe to eachof you. To Tanya, I am deeply indebted to youfor your foundational teachings in corporate leadership and management principles, which continue to guide me to this day.

I extend my sincerest appreciation to Louis and Vera, my entrepreneurial mentors, for the invaluable opportunities to learn and for sharing your wisdom and insights with me. To my federal civil service family - Ernest, Jenn, Avis, Sandra, Sheila, Reggie, and SusanI have integrated lessons from each of you into my ongoing growth and development. My journey would be incomplete without each of you.

To my SHRM family, Johnny thank you for your leadership, my “Speaker Bureau” brothers and sisters, and staff thanks for your continued support! To Kathy, you are simply amazing! I am humbled by your continued support. Thank you for the opportunities, insights, wisdom, and your friendship! My literary journey would be incomplete without you! Happy 75th Anniversary to the SHRM organization!

Lastly, I reserveaspecialthanksformy wife, Sheryl, who is the love of my life, confidante, sounding board, champion, and, above all, my best friend. Life without you is unimaginable, and I cherish every moment of our journey together.