Brimming with counterintuitive insights and actionable recommendations,The Best Place to Workoffers employees and executives alike scientifically proven advice for working smarter and turning any organization-regardless of its size, budgets, or ambitions-into an extraordinary workplace.
Ron Friedman, Ph.D., is an award-winning psychologist who writes
for the Harvard Business Review, Fast Company, Forbes,
Entrepreneur, and CNN. He is the founder of ignite80, a consulting
firm that helps smart leaders build thriving workplaces, and
frequently delivers keynotes and trainings on the science of
workplace excellence.
To learn more about his work, visit ignite80.com.
An INC. Magazine Best Business Book of the Year
"An excellent book."
–Booklist
“A must-read”
–Library Journal (starred review)
“What a gem! Enough that it’s a thorough, practical manual for
optimizing relationships and work environments, based on new and
solid research in human behavior—but it's a surprising, witty,
well-written, and wonderfully engaging read.”
–David Allen, author of Getting Things Done
“We've lost our way. In this stunning book, Ron Friedman helps us
get back on track, exploring not only what work is for, but how we
can leap forward and become more human, more alive and more
effective.”
–Seth Godin, author of Lynchpin and The Icarus Deception
“In The Best Place to Work, Ron Friedman examines the factors
that take a company from ordinary to extraordinary. The stories in
this book . . . pack powerful, research-based lessons for better
leadership in the workplace. Friedman’s findings are often
surprisingly counterintuitive, yet always convincing.”
–Daniel H. Pink, author of Drive and To Sell Is
Human
“The Best Place to Work is an engaging journey through the
latest science of improving the quality of life in organizations.
Psychologist Ron Friedman examines how to unleash creativity, boost
motivation, and offer rewards and recognition that bring people
together rather than driving them apart.”
–Adam Grant, Wharton professor and author of Originals and
Give and Take
“A contemporary classic. Dr. Friedman’s new book offers a highly
original guide to creating exceptional workplaces based on
cross-field academic research and superb examples from real
companies. You won’t find these insights elsewhere.”
–Marshall Goldsmith, author of What Got You Here Won’t Get You
There
"I love this book! It's smart, fun to read, interesting,
clear, and practical. We're all owners of our workplaces, and this
is our owner's manual. Following Ron's advice is easy and will pay
huge dividends for you and the people with whom you work."
–Peter Bregman, author of 18 Minutes
“An eye-opening, highly-readable, and practical guide to
improving the way we work. No matter what you do for a living, this
book will change the way you see your workplace.”
–Richard Wiseman, author of 59 Seconds: Think a Little
Change a Lot
“In The Best Place to Work, Ron Friedman brings together
decades of psychological research into a package that offers
organizations concrete advice to improve the well-being of workers
and the quality of work. Much of the advice is eye-opening.
I'm sure the results of taking the advice will be too.”
–Barry Schwartz, author of The Paradox of
Choice and Why We Work
“This fascinating book shows how to create workspaces
that foster creativity, collaboration, and high productivity.
It’s a joy to read, filled with practical advice for
leaders, engaging real-world stories, and grounded in scientific
research.”
–Keith Sawyer, author of Group Genius and Zig Zag: The
Surprising Path to Greater Creativity
"Friedman's book fills you with optimism about the future of
work. If enough managers pay attention to the science he is
promoting, then a lot of people are going to roll out of bed on
Mondays truly eager to get to the other side of their
commutes."
–David McRaney, author of You Are Not So Smart
“When it comes to motivation and engagement, the problem is rarely
that the work itself is terrible – it’s that the way we are working
is. In The Best Place to Work, Ron Friedman tells you
everything – and I mean everything – you need to know to bring out
the best in your employees. This powerful (and entertaining!)
book is a guide to understanding how subtle, often unconscious
influences in the workplace affect happiness, creativity,
productivity and loyalty – and how you can use these insights to
create real and lasting impact, on your team and in your
organization. Everyone should be reading this book.”
–Heidi Grant Halvorson, author of 9 Things Successful People
Do Differently
"If you want to attract and keep exceptional employees, your
culture is the key. In this entertaining book, Ron
Friedman offers a practical game plan for building a
workplace that thrives.”
–Todd Henry, author of The Accidental Creative and Die
Empty
“There’s an astonishing gap between what science knows about human
behavior and what companies think they know. In
this fascinating book, Ron Friedman outlines the science
behind thriving at work and offers practical advice for managers
who are committed to making a real difference in the
workplace."
–David Burkus, author of Under New Management
"What a great relief to read a business book that is not just about
how to be a better leader but about what makes work more fun,
exciting and productive. By focusing on what managers at all levels
of an organization can do, this book provides a rich inventory of
practical, research-based ideas for making work engaging.
A most valuable and entertaining read full of powerful
insights that should be read by every manager and
employee."
–Edgar H. Schein, Professor Emeritus Sloan School of
Management, MIT
“Ron Friedman's The Best Place to Work presents the
latest scientific findings in a highly entertaining but rigorous
way. An excellent example of great science writing for
practical application in the real world. If you want to make
the workplace better, this book is the best place to
start.”
–Dean Keith Simonton, PhD, Distinguished Professor of Psychology,
University of California, Davis
“The Best Place to Work flows seamlessly and is filled
with practical, accessible ways of seeing not only oneself in
depth, but also the complex mosaics of workplace environments with
pitfalls and opportunities galore. The principles that undergird a
fulfilling and healthy life, with room for authentic, creative play
are infused into practical, real-life vignettes throughout its
pages. Bringing the science of human innovativeness and
productivity into focus, and combining these science-based truths
with a life well lived are what can be gleaned from its
chapters.”
–Stuart Brown, M.D., author of Play: How it Shapes the Brain,
Opens the Imagination, and Invigorates the Soul
“Ron Friedman bridges the gap between cutting-edge science and
the reality of the modern workplace in a way that is clear,
sensible, and effective. Friedman does more than offer
recommendations – he provides empirically supported tools for
turning most any office into a lively, engaging workplace. Written
in a user-friendly style that will grab your attention, this book
is a must-read for anyone who has wondered why workplaces
can’t be successful and welcoming at the same time.”
–Harry Reis, PhD, University of Rochester Professor of Psychology,
Past President of the Society for Personality and Social
Psychology
“An energetic, conversational look at what really makes an office
environment tick.”
–Publishers Weekly
"Most readers will find some arresting ideas in this book...with a
light and entertaining touch."
–Financial Times
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