Common sense prevails!!
Dave Haynes has given every manager a valuable tool -- a peek inside the mind of every entry level employee! Oh sure we were all peons once, weren't we? But how we forget what it was like to be stuck in a dead-end, go nowhere job, eh? Yes, much of what's in here is really just common sense, but we all need to be reminded that it's the little things that we can do to find an keep the best peons out there! This book is entertaining, non-threatening, and not preachy -- and it's chock full of valuable, practical advice!! A feat not to be taken lightly.
I highly recommend this for every manager out there, regardless of how many people you are in charge of and regardless of what kind of business you are in!!
What every manager should read (but probably won't)
I stumbled upon this book and was intrigued by the cover. Read over the back cover and flipped thru it. Looked interesting and wasn't very expensive, so I picked it up.Its a great book that every manager (or would be manager) needs to read. As the author notes, most of the management books on how to manage workers are written by people who seemed to have forgotten (if they ever were) how it was to BE a worker.
There is nothing really earth shattering in this book. I've seen the same topics in other sources, but he adds to it the attitude and mindset of those who are managed. Any anyway, if managers *really* followed the similiar advice in other management books, this one wouldn't been needed.
Great gift for your managers!
I picked up this book when I got a management position at my firm, and was looking for a little guidance on how to be a good manager. The cover and title looked interesting, so I thought I'd give it a try. I really think that it was useful to me in understanding just how my subordinates would view me and what I could do to inspire a good work ethic. I've put some of the suggestions to work, and so far I haven't had any complaints!As a matter of fact, I liked what the book had to say so much that I bought a few copies and sent them to my ex-managers- they really could have used this advice to improve their managerial style! What I learned from this book has contributed to my success as a manager, and I highly recommend it.
Thanks for a great read, Mr. Haynes-
What a Crack Up!
I knew that I had to own this book when I saw the picture of the 2 story outhouse and Dave's title of Chief Executive Peon. Whoever has the guts to put out a book like that deserves to get some royalties!From the very beginning, this book had me cracking up. With talking dogs, and "vertically challenged" executives, to stories about his high school principal, and a doomed 10k race. The stories kept me laughing, and kept the material really fresh.
I usually don't like business books, but this one is really entertaining. And, I was suprised to see, had some good advice for managers.
From one peon to another, Dave, great book!
Suprisingly Good
I ordered this book after hearing about it from a co-worker. I thought that the cover art looked funny, and decided I could take a chance on $11. The book was a quick read (about 3 1/2 hours), and for a management book, kept me really engaged. Haynes' style is so laid back, you almost feel like you are sitting in the same room, having a discussion with him.
His stories, while unconventional, had me laughing outloud in places, and smiling throughout.
And while I thought it a little egotistical for a self proclaimed "peon" to think he had the answers to all management questions, I got to the end of the book, and realized that he really does have a good grasp on what employees expect from their managers.
Well worth the $11.
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