In praise of Decoding the Workplace
"I hope you will find John Ballard's Decoding the Workplace as engaging and informational as I did. As a manager of people I am always interested in learning more about how people function in groups and how the workplace can be improved. This book does the job.
Ballard breaks down the workplace into its parts and then shows how the parts work. His fundamental approach is insightful and should help anyone improve his or her 'people IQ.'
I appreciate how his style makes it an easy read and I will certainly incorporate some of his thoughts in my everyday engagements with the people in my organization. I hope you enjoy the book as I did."
Gregg Popovich, President and Head Coach, San Antonio Spurs
"Decoding the Workplace is grounded in solid management and illuminated by interesting stories. If you are new to the workplace or wondering why your career has stalled, it might be because you are missing the signals John Ballard describes.
Doing a good job is important, but your ability to advance will depend on your ability to decode the often subtle aspects of organizational life.
A great read, with practical applications that will help you navigate the workplace."
Jesse Lyn Stoner, Co-author, Full Steam Ahead: Unleash the Power of Vision
Doing a good job is important, but your ability to advance will depend on your ability to decode the often subtle aspects of organizational life.
A great read, with practical applications that will help you navigate the workplace."
Jesse Lyn Stoner, Co-author, Full Steam Ahead: Unleash the Power of Vision
"The organization shapes our behavior and leadership in ways we might not even know. Fortunately, John Ballard can help us shape our organizations.
Decoding the Workplace is a practical, but evidence-based, guide to understanding and leading people you work with."
David Burkus, Author of Under New Management, The Myths of Creativity, & Friend of a Friend
Decoding the Workplace is a practical, but evidence-based, guide to understanding and leading people you work with."
David Burkus, Author of Under New Management, The Myths of Creativity, & Friend of a Friend
"This is a must-read for people entering the workplace and is an insightful, comprehensive yet succinct reminder for those who are moving through their careers. Decoding the Workplace provides useful advice on thriving in the workplace using real-life examples supported by research and theories."
Teri G. Fontenot, President and CEO, Woman's Hospital, Baton Rouge, LA
Teri G. Fontenot, President and CEO, Woman's Hospital, Baton Rouge, LA
"I'm really impressed with Decoding the Workplace: 50 Keys to Understanding People in Organizations. If you work with others, I strongly encourage you to take a look at this wonderful, well thought out treatise. I can almost guarantee you'll pick up several new and helpful ideas."
Bob Vaughn, Arvon Management Services, Author of The Professional Trainer
and Decision Making and Problem Solving in Management
Bob Vaughn, Arvon Management Services, Author of The Professional Trainer
and Decision Making and Problem Solving in Management
"After reading cover-to-cover, I find myself going back to the keys individually to reflect more deeply to see how I can improve my workplace understanding. I love the style - not preachy, but practical. He gives you the keys, but lets you explore how those keys can help you unlock the workplace.
Dr. Ballard provides the background research for foundation while jump starting your reflection with real world examples. A great read!"
Mary Jean Blink, Chief Operating Officer, TutorGen, Inc.
Dr. Ballard provides the background research for foundation while jump starting your reflection with real world examples. A great read!"
Mary Jean Blink, Chief Operating Officer, TutorGen, Inc.
"Decoding the Workplace is a practical, no-nonsense guide that could not be more timely. It could help anyone better navigate the workplace. Easy to follow, the narrative is sprinkled liberally with real-life examples illustrating situations in which people find themselves while at work.
This is a unique book that touches bases that similar books seem to ignore."
Stanley Krippner, PhD, Professor of Psychology, Saybrook University
"Ballard just added a whopper to your leadership toolkit. He insightfully points out we don't all see the workplace the same way, yet at the same time the entire workplace is interconnected. So leaders need to decode - and Ballard provides the key. . .
All in all, it's a well written, interesting, insightful book that I recommend for anyone looking to better navigate the tricky waters of an organization."
Scott Mautz, CEO of Profound Performance; Author of Make It Matter and Light the Fire
All in all, it's a well written, interesting, insightful book that I recommend for anyone looking to better navigate the tricky waters of an organization."
Scott Mautz, CEO of Profound Performance; Author of Make It Matter and Light the Fire