Why This Book Matters
Engagement isn’t something you launch.
Culture isn’t something you announce.
Leadership isn’t something you inherit.
Culture is built—or broken—through everyday moments: the hard conversations, the small decisions, the quiet choices no one sees.
For more than forty years, we’ve walked alongside leaders in manufacturing, distribution, and service industries who were ready to rebuild trust and restore hope. This book captures the principles and practices that consistently turn disengaged workplaces into committed, high-performing teams.
It’s not theory.
It’s lived experience and faith-driven leadership you can actually put to work.
What You’ll Learn
In this book, you’ll discover:
The 4 Anchors of Cultural Transformation
How to lead with Grace and Truth without losing standards
How to turn frontline supervisors into culture builders
How to hire for job fit (not just experience)
How to address non-performance and toxic behavior
Why accountability drives engagement
How to measure what matters without losing your soul to metrics
The Narrow Path vs. the Wide Path — and why the harder path leads to lasting results
Who This Book Is For
This book is written for:
Business owners
Plant managers
HR leaders
Supervisors
Executives
Anyone responsible for people, culture, or performance
If you’re tired of quick fixes, surface-level programs, and “engagement initiatives” that don’t stick — this book will change how you lead.
Meet the Author:
Tim Prillaman is a veteran HR executive, leadership coach, and founder of Montgomery Hassell Inc. With more than 40 years of experience in manufacturing, distribution, and service industries, he has helped companies build stronger teams and healthier cultures by focusing on people—not programs.
A student of both Scripture and behavioral science, Tim blends real-world leadership with biblical truth. His journey began under John D. Bassett III during the American furniture industry’s most turbulent era and has since evolved into a mission to help leaders build conviction-driven workplaces that last.
Ready to change your culture? Start the journey today.
The Narrow Path to an Engaged Workforce™
A practical, field-tested blueprint for building engagement, reducing turnover, and transforming culture through the daily discipline of leadership.
Built from 30+ years of real manufacturing leadership experience.
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Written for executives, HR leaders, and frontline supervisors
Faith-rooted. Practically applied.
Book Formats:
Instant PDF Download (includes digital workbook)
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