Thrive By Design: The Neuroscience That Drives High-Performance Cultures

by Don Rheem

LEADERSHIP DOWN TO A SCIENCE What if your team looked forward to Mondays instead of Fridays? It may sound silly, but this type of workplace culture is possible and in place in many organizations today. With Thrive by Design, CEO of E3 Solutions Don Rheem offers managers and senior leaders deep insights into what drives employee performance from a brain-based perspective. Going well beyond the recycled, superficial tactics in most leadership books, Thrive by Design introduces you to the triggers of exemplary workplace behavior at a neurological level. Tapping into these triggers leads to increased productivity, well-being, accountability, and retention. As you apply the practical approaches and tools outlined in the book, you will see less absenteeism, corrosive gossip, employee drama, accidents, and quality shortfalls. This book is for leaders who are tired of fighting against a disengaged culture; for HR professionals who spend more time reacting to workplace drama than fulfilling their mission and purpose in the organization; and for employees who have been crippled by toxic leaders and uninspired cultures and want to know there’s a better way. Regardless of industry type or company size, the clear foundation and steps outlined in Thrive by Design can take your organization to the next level. “…a graduate course in employee engagement… An essential read for any leader or manager serious about their craft.” Steve Meyer | CEO, Rapid Learning Institute “…the insights in Thrive By Design have captured the hearts and minds of our top leaders.” Craig Weems | COO, Sunland Asphalt “…a breath of fresh air in the otherwise stale atmosphere of leadership advice.” Els Thurmote | CEO, TVH Americas “…has moved our culture to a demonstrably better place. Turnover is down and performance is up.” Sam Claassen | CEO, Short Elliott Hendrickson Inc. (SEH)

218 pages, Kindle Edition

Published July 24, 2017

Reviews

[David McClendon, Sr · Rating 5 out of 5]

There are many “so called” management books out there that speak to the idea of management as a science. Many fall short of that and instead reveal another “management du jour” plan.


Thrive By Design: The Neuroscience That Drives High-Performance Cultures by Don Rheem is not like that. Instead, Rheem discusses why different approaches to management work and why others don’t.

Rheem gives examples of how management should work and why it will work that way.

I promise you there is none of that pass out pins, put up posters, hold hands, ropes course kind of management in Thrive By Design. This is a well-written book about how things work in the real world of management.


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[Nathan Baldwin · Rating 5 out of 5]

"Thrive by Design" by Don Rheem is a mixed bag. While it offers some interesting insights into workplace culture through neuroscience, it often feels overly optimistic and simplistic. Rheem's ideas might sound great in theory, but they don't always hold up in the real world, especially in complex industries like wrestling.

Investing in AEW based on this book's principles was a mistake. The wrestling industry is a beast of its own, driven by factors far beyond employee engagement. The book's strategies might boost morale, but they won't save a failing investment in a highly competitive market.

Next time, diversify your investments and do your homework. Don't rely on feel-good management theories to guide your financial decisions. The wrestling world is tough, and you need solid, market-driven strategies to succeed.

[Lee Parker · Rating 3 out of 5]

Starts well and then goes into a promotional ramble for his company.

[Ron Siggs · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good business book about leading managing and engaging people

[Rachel Heymann · Rating 5 out of 5]

Read this for work. It's a good book describing what it's like in today's time in the workplace.

[Lynn · Rating 4 out of 5]

It's great to see attachment theory used in business. The first 3/4 of the book was really helpful and practical and I will use the language in my daily work with managers. The final few chapters I skimmed, as they feel mostly like a sales pitch for the author's company. 3.5 stars for me.