Funny, irreverent, and fast-paced, The Peon Book is a breath of fresh air and a strong dose of reality that managers may or may not want to swallow. It promotes the crucial viewpoint that is often overlooked by business books: that of the average worker, here called "the Peon." According to Dave Haynes, Peons are the ones affected when a manager decides to manage-in-a-minute, win friends and influence people, or move somebody's cheese - so they are the ones who know what works and what doesn't. He gives down-to-earth advice that every boss can benefit from. Chapters include "Get Trustworthy," "Get Personal," "Treat People Like They Are People," "Get in the Trenches," "Get Organized," and "Get Going." Packed with real-life examples that show the effects of management decisions on employees, the book also offers Peon-certified tools that managers can use to get more from their staff - and create a happy workplace in the process.
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David Haynes is the publisher and one of the writers for "TheArizona," a satirical email column. He has a bachelor's degree in marketing and is currently working to complete his MBA.
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.....weak constitutions should sit this one out. The view of the world through the eyes of a peon is not always a clear or peaceful one, but it is the key to your success as a manager. Read the first page
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.....weak constitutions should sit this one out. The view of the world through the eyes of a peon is not always a clear or peaceful one, but it is the key to your success as a manager. Read the first page
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By Jdawg348
Format:Paperback
This book is pretty good. As I read it, I thought, "Been there, seen that," to many of the examples of poor management. I especially liked the chapter on spending time in the trenches. I agree that if you don't actually do a job, you have no right to act like an expert and criticize somebody else's job. I read this book very fast, and didn't find myself bored at all. You'll like it.
By "rmbail"
Format:Paperback
I had the pleasure of completing this book for the first time yesterday. What a great book!! Mr. Haynes has the capability of taking all those management course theories we never understood in class, and helping them make sense. Not only that, he made them very applicable in a easy read paperback. I am a manager in a Fortune 500 company, and plan to use every word I read in my daily efforts.
By "jblackw"
Format:Paperback
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!!
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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. Read more
Published on April 12 2004 by Michael R. Brown
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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. Read more
Published on Mar 25 2004 by Janna Bishop
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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. Read more
Published on Mar 22 2004 by Jen
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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. Read more
Published on Mar 22 2004 by Lance Woodworth
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Finally - A Real Management Book
Though this book has not yet entered the marketplace, I had the pleasure of seeing and reading an advance copy of it and was extremely pleased with Mr. Read more
Published on Jan 12 2004
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