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# Shifting the Monkey: The Art of Protecting Good People From Liars, Criers, and Other Slackers (A book on school leadership and teacher performance)

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- **What is this?** Shifting the Monkey: The Art of Protecting Good People From Liars, Criers, and Other Slackers (A book on school leadership and teacher performance)
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Shifting the Monkey: The Art of Protecting Good People From Liars, Criers, and Other Slackers (A book on school leadership and teacher performance) [Todd Whitaker] on desertcart.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Shifting the Monkey: The Art of Protecting Good People From Liars, Criers, and Other Slackers (A book on school leadership and teacher performance)

Review: Great Read - I’ve heard great things about this book for so long, and I’m really glad I finally had the opportunity to read it. As someone in leadership, I found it incredibly insightful. It clearly explains how to lead effectively and emphasizes the importance of holding people accountable, especially those who have mastered avoiding accountability. I truly appreciate the perspectives shared in this book!
Review: Shifting the Monkey - Todd Whitaker is a great author and this newest addition to his collection is no exception! Other books I have read by this author focused on education, but this book is applicable to anyone who currently manages people either professionally or as a volunteer. It is easy to read and apply and the topic is very much needed to help organizations run more efficiently and to keep and encourage the best employees or volunteers. Monkeys are a good thing as long as they stay with their rightful owner. Whitaker gives managers tools to keep monkeys where they belong, not pushed off on the shoulders of those who have plenty of their own monkeys.

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| Specification | Value |
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| Best Sellers Rank | #94,983 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #59 in Human Resources & Personnel Management (Books) #228 in Education Theory (Books) #681 in Leadership & Motivation |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 724 Reviews |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great Read
*by L***Y on September 1, 2025*

I’ve heard great things about this book for so long, and I’m really glad I finally had the opportunity to read it. As someone in leadership, I found it incredibly insightful. It clearly explains how to lead effectively and emphasizes the importance of holding people accountable, especially those who have mastered avoiding accountability. I truly appreciate the perspectives shared in this book!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Shifting the Monkey
*by C***S on October 23, 2012*

Todd Whitaker is a great author and this newest addition to his collection is no exception! Other books I have read by this author focused on education, but this book is applicable to anyone who currently manages people either professionally or as a volunteer. It is easy to read and apply and the topic is very much needed to help organizations run more efficiently and to keep and encourage the best employees or volunteers. Monkeys are a good thing as long as they stay with their rightful owner. Whitaker gives managers tools to keep monkeys where they belong, not pushed off on the shoulders of those who have plenty of their own monkeys.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Good Manager Uses These Practices Already
*by K***R on February 4, 2014*

I can't say I didn't like this book because I did. I read the whole thing quickly, anticipating some revelation in dealing with difficult people, which I never really got, but more of validation of the techniques I was already employing. Basically, this book's central them is kill them with kindness and never engage in confrontational outbreaks. If you are new to management or are dealing with difficult co-workers, this book definitely has some good tips, and is an easy and pleasant read.

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