The best place to work the art and science of creating an extraordinary workplace
Award-winning psychologist Ron Friedman uses the latest research from the fields of motivation, creativity, behavioral economics, neuroscience, and management to reveal what really makes us successful at work. Combining powerful stories with cutting-edge findings, Friedman shows leaders at every lev...
| Main Author: | Friedman, Ron, 1977- (Author) |
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| Format: | Books Print Book |
| Language: | English |
| Published: |
New York, New York :
Perigee Book,
2014.
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| Edition: | First edition. |
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| Summary: |
Award-winning psychologist Ron Friedman uses the latest research from the fields of motivation, creativity, behavioral economics, neuroscience, and management to reveal what really makes us successful at work. Combining powerful stories with cutting-edge findings, Friedman shows leaders at every level how they can use scientifically proven techniques to promote smarter thinking, greater innovation, and stronger performance. |
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| Physical Description: |
xviii, 333 pages ; 22 cm |
| Bibliography: |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 279-323) and index. |
| ISBN: |
9780399165597 0399165592 |
| Author Notes: |
A human motivation expert, Ron has authored multiple book chapters and academic journal articles on the science of achievement, creativity, and happiness. Prior to launching Ignite80, Ron served on the faculty of the University of Rochester, Nazareth College, and Hobart and William Smith Colleges. Popular accounts of Ron's research have appeared on NPR and in major newspapers, including The New York Times , Washington Post , Boston Globe , Vancouver Post, the Globe and Mail , The Guardian , as well as magazines such as Men's Health , Shape , and Allure . He contributes to the blogs of Fast Company , Forbes , and Psychology Today . |