“If you are in trouble and your organizational culture is spiraling down in a crisis requiring immediate intervention, Spiraling-Up is like a “break glass in case of emergency” kit for culture change.”
““Spiraling Up” will help to unlock the full potential of your team and create a thriving, positive workplace. Dr. Russell Verhey provides powerful and practical insights, guiding readers through understanding negativity, addressing it with effective strategies, and implementing practical steps for lasting change. ”
“‘Spiraling Up’ is a must-read for leaders seeking a well-structured blueprint for building a positive and thriving company culture. This book provides well-researched theories combined with practical strategies and actionable team-building activities that will resonate with leaders across all industries. Dr. Verhey offers a comprehensive framework to combat negativity, boost morale, and foster a positive, productive environment. If you’re ready to take your leadership and organization to the next level, ‘Spiraling Up’ is the guide for which you’ve been waiting. ”
“Russell Verhey’s insightful approach to defining and building positivity in the workplace is unique and timely – and a must-read for any leader who desires to create meaningful impact. Every leader in every organization must navigate their emotions, and those of their team members, while achieving results. By combining the science of how we humans think, feel and operate with memorable storytelling, Russell has delivered to us a playbook for rethinking leadership, organizational culture, and driving change. ”
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Overview of the book's purpose and structure
Whether you are a seasoned executive looking to reinvigorate a stagnant culture or a new manager seeking to build a foundation of positivity from the ground up, 'Spiraling Up' is designed to be your guide, your toolkit, and your inspiration on this transformative journey. The book is divided into three parts:
Part 1 - Focuses on understanding workplace negativity
Part 2 - Delves into the 6 strategies for addressing it
Part 3 - Provides practical steps for transforming it.
Each chapter will be concluded with a summary of insights, reflection questions, and a team exercise, creating a real-time response for leaders with their teams.
Together, we will explore the art and science of authentic leadership, the power of reframing negative mindsets, and the practical steps you can take to cultivate a workplace culture that brings out the best in everyone.
So, let us embark on this journey together as we uncover the secrets of 'Spiraling Up' and unlock the full potential of our teams, our organizations, and ourselves as leaders in an ever-changing world. With your dedication, compassion, and steadfast commitment to positive change, we can transform even the most challenging workplace dynamics and create organizations that thrive in adversity.
“Russell’s book is a game-changer for those struggling with negativity within their workplace. It is a practical guide that can help you navigate and overcome the challenges of negativity. Negativity can damage so many areas of life if not handled correctly. That is why this book is such a blessing. It is well-written and thought-provoking. Russell does a great job balancing practical application with theory. It is a must-read.”
What’s your Positivity Leadership Index (PLX) Score?
The PLX includes 42 statements using the initial, axial, and 6-step theoretical coding from Dr. Russell Verhey’s Spiraling Up book. The average competition time is 5-8 minutes. This assessment scale is divided into two sections based on your leadership competencies and your organization's response to workplace negativity. The PLX can be used to evaluate how well leaders address negativity and foster positivity in their organizations.
Bonus Leadership Resources - Spiraling Up’s Team Building Discussion Exercises
“When negativity becomes a cycle in our organizations, leaders have a choice to make. Dr. Verhey presents authentic leadership as a strategy by compiling examples of leadership lessons from his own research and others. The result is a framework to inspire leaders to ask meaningful questions to reshape a positive culture and “Spiral Up” complete with powerful narratives and practical exercises, leaders who feel the sense of urgency to combat toxicity will have a roadmap with this book.”