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Balance and Control is the book that I would have welcomed at the start of my professional career. But because it didn’t exist, after I retired, I felt compelled to write it for the benefit of all others responsible for managing people.
Balance and Control is a guide to managing people at many different levels of technical and psychological maturities and at different hierarchical ranks (subordinates, peers, and superiors). It takes the theories of management and leadership and puts them into practical strategies and actions that have been proven to actually work. It takes an unvarnished look at the interface between the manager and those they manage or interact with and helps the manager to get a better appreciation of the human dynamics that are likely at play. My intent is to help the individual reader grow as a manager and help them avoid the majority of the professional and political pitfalls that are always present when any attempt is made to manage the competitive, narcissistic, and un-contented animal that is man. The book was designed to provide the manager a window into their own basic nature in order to give them a better understanding of the nature of man. In addition, the book’s design brings together many of the same standard operational management strategies and tools, found elsewhere, but I have put them into situational context so the manager can see how their actions (or lack thereof) might be being interpreted on a psychological and emotional level by those directly affected by what they do. The book takes the reader on a blue collar journey through the white collar challenges of management. It will walk you through many of the human interactions a manager is likely to encounter while keeping you mindful of man’s natural motivational drivers (his desires and fears), his pursuit of higher hierarchical status, individual recognition, pride, and personal respect. I have constructed the book in a cumulative fashion, allowing each new section to build upon the last, and I have chosen to take a holistic approach to the information provided. Therefore, the subject matter is interrelated, wide-ranging, and somewhat detailed. You will also find demonstrative examples, scenarios, and actual case studies to provide you with added clarity. Man is presented to the reader as a compartmentalized being so that each of the three separate and distinct levels of his being can be examined individually (the aspirational being, the competitive being, and the primordial being). The book was written for the sole purpose of helping you (the reader (the manager)) become skilled at managing and leading man at all three of those levels – not just the aspirational man.
You shouldn’t expect to find any gimmicks or short cuts in this book because there are none in Human Sociology or Psychology. Consequently, there won't be any “Magic Formulas” to instantly becoming a better manager, and there won’t be any “5 Simple Steps to Superior Leadership” or a “60 Second Solution” to anything. What you should expect is to be able to learn the actual tools of human management and to be able to take control and become an effective manager and leader of people. You should also expect to develop an insight into man’s nature which will allow you to avoid unintended consequences while facilitating cooperation and compliance with your leadership; your requests, recommendations, or dictates.
While I have made no attempt to make the book’s contents sufficiently comprehensive or all inclusive, the information presented should provide you a solid foundation upon which you can start to build, or continue to build, your managerial acumen and career success.
Marvin Dixon
Balance and Control A Guide to Managing Human Beings by Understanding Human Nature and Human Interactions edition by Marvin Dixon Health Fitness Dieting eBooks
This is by far one of the worst books I have ever read. I was so looking forward to this because it had such an intriguing title and subject matter, and decent reviews. Well, I have seldom been so disappointed.It did not even start out well. I read the intro and contents pretty thoroughly to try and get a good outline of where the book was going, and then dove in. I was mildly annoyed on page one already by the very poor grammar. My first thought after reading page one was, HELP! This book needs an editor! But I continued onward. The first 50 pages were extremely difficult to get through, being full of vague ideas and completely arrogant. I couldn't really understand where the author was going with his thesis, but one thing was certain: everyone else was wrong and only he was right. Around page 60 he began going through what he calls "styles" which ended up basically being a rehash of the 4 temperaments, which he then breaks down into 16 secondary "styles" reminiscent of Myers-Brigs. I forced my way through it finding nothing original. He seems to focus on the negative side of human beings and seems to portray that he is unique in discussing this element of human interaction at work, which is bizarre to me, since probably the number one topic in all of literature and human philosophical discussion has been our grappling with our "fallen human nature", but it reflects the attitude of arrogance which runs throughout the book. I can scarcely remember details from the heart of the book, probably because I forced myself to read it. He brings up some strange ideas about Adam and Eve and some other woman who left Adam because Adam was too much to bear. (The author would have probably written, "too much to bare" because those types of homonym misuse fill the book.) In his chapter on morality and ethics he seems to have a good pulse on how the personalities of many people do not encourage them to rise above the desires of the mob, even when the individual knows he or she is doing wrong, and references such things as slavery in America, mistreatment of the American Native peoples, and the Holocaust, but these are examples of which we are already too painfully aware, and he draws no conclusions about how this may be avoided. Rather, ironically, he tends to revel in the kind of "might makes right" which fostered a lot of these atrocities. I did chuckle toward the end of the book when he takes an entire chapter to talk about what his editor (!) gave him for feedback on the book. I do not know who this was, but she does not have an English degree, I can tell you that. It concluded with the same self-congratulatory rhetoric with which it started, and I was sorry I had wasted my time and money reading it, despite the nearly constant self-praising by the author about how only he has the real answers.
If you are a literature student, perhaps you could read it as an example of how seemingly anything can get published these days and look good on the surface, but have absolutely no refreshing ideas with which to enrich the reader. I almost feel dirty for having exposed myself to such arrogant and empty writing, and I do not recommend it at all, beyond looking at it as one would an artifact in some "museum of the weird".
I do not know what the author's credentials really are for writing a book on this topic. There are some allusions to business success of some sort throughout the work. However, if people with ideas like the author's are the ones achieving success in our society, it just goes to show how out of balance and out of control our culture has truly become.
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Balance and Control A Guide to Managing Human Beings by Understanding Human Nature and Human Interactions edition by Marvin Dixon Health Fitness Dieting eBooks Reviews
As a retired MBA the cover was intriguing. As the title implies its Management 101 meeting Psychology 101. The result is an attempt to explain why things happen in life and the workpiece. It is for all aspects of the workforce if you are attempting to rationalize life. I read the book on kindle. had areas that were audible and sections you had to read. I didn't find it objectionable because it gave me an opportunity to review and reflect. All of the footnotes in the were at the end which I thought provided a lack of continuity if the reader was not familiar with the characters. Although written as a self-help it could be part of a curriculum. I recommended it to my daughter's and all who interact with diverse group of people.
In all my years studying psychology--later in life, after years of experience in entertainment--I appreciate the way the author just KNOWS PEOPLE. The book is easy to follow and Marvin Dixon engages the audience as if he is giving you advice in a personal conversation. The industry in which you work doesn't matter; this book pretty much covers how to maneuver through professional interactions. It is not a book that makes thinking ahead about interacting with humans into a malicious game of manipulation. Instead, it addresses the human in you, teaches you about you, and then shows you how that information about yourself can guide you in learning to deal with others. This would also make a good gift for young people who are just entering the workforce.
I have over 30 years of experience as a Program Manager, Systems Engineer, Software Engineering Lead with fortune 500 companies in the private sector along with Federal Government service earlier in my career at the GS 12 level. I believe an alternative title for this reference could be "THE WAY THINGS WORK", the Sociology of the Workplace, and its a must read and addition to any professional library. Even with my experience navigating the political mine field in the workplace I still found it insightful. Balance and Control, A Guide both valdiate what I have experienced and learn as well as provided prospectives and or rationale that justify decision making. I equate Author Marvin Dixon book to a reference I read many years ago when I wanted to understand personal computer architecture, Peter Norton's IBM PC. This book explains at a behavioral level what Peter Norton explained at a personal computer design understanding level - "HOW THINGS WORK"
Yes!!! The book is very good and useful. One should read this book before seeking any type of employment. The book tells one who you will likely meet when seeking employment (the Avatar of your recruiter, your potential supervisors, your potential co-workers, etc.).
I am a retired professional engineer & owner of an engineering consultant firm. I have a MBA Degree with majors in finance and accounting. Notwithstanding, I wish that I had been exposed to the information in this book prior to starting my vocations.
DO NOT READ THIS BOOK FIRST. Instead, get the electronic version of the book and listen to its audio output. The author uses too many very voluminous sentences that have the complexity & weight of a heavy load dump truck. The author’s thoughts are much more comprehensible in the audio or conversational mode than in the text mode. After you complete the audio version, then go to the text version to review & get more comprehension of the information presented.
Finally, I am the older brother of the author. Moreover, he is one of my competitors. Yet, the information in this book should be a required reading and a pre-requisite for Management 101.
Alexander Dixon
PS Great Job Brother!!!
Interesting and insightful.
This is by far one of the worst books I have ever read. I was so looking forward to this because it had such an intriguing title and subject matter, and decent reviews. Well, I have seldom been so disappointed.
It did not even start out well. I read the intro and contents pretty thoroughly to try and get a good outline of where the book was going, and then dove in. I was mildly annoyed on page one already by the very poor grammar. My first thought after reading page one was, HELP! This book needs an editor! But I continued onward. The first 50 pages were extremely difficult to get through, being full of vague ideas and completely arrogant. I couldn't really understand where the author was going with his thesis, but one thing was certain everyone else was wrong and only he was right. Around page 60 he began going through what he calls "styles" which ended up basically being a rehash of the 4 temperaments, which he then breaks down into 16 secondary "styles" reminiscent of Myers-Brigs. I forced my way through it finding nothing original. He seems to focus on the negative side of human beings and seems to portray that he is unique in discussing this element of human interaction at work, which is bizarre to me, since probably the number one topic in all of literature and human philosophical discussion has been our grappling with our "fallen human nature", but it reflects the attitude of arrogance which runs throughout the book. I can scarcely remember details from the heart of the book, probably because I forced myself to read it. He brings up some strange ideas about Adam and Eve and some other woman who left Adam because Adam was too much to bear. (The author would have probably written, "too much to bare" because those types of homonym misuse fill the book.) In his chapter on morality and ethics he seems to have a good pulse on how the personalities of many people do not encourage them to rise above the desires of the mob, even when the individual knows he or she is doing wrong, and references such things as slavery in America, mistreatment of the American Native peoples, and the Holocaust, but these are examples of which we are already too painfully aware, and he draws no conclusions about how this may be avoided. Rather, ironically, he tends to revel in the kind of "might makes right" which fostered a lot of these atrocities. I did chuckle toward the end of the book when he takes an entire chapter to talk about what his editor (!) gave him for feedback on the book. I do not know who this was, but she does not have an English degree, I can tell you that. It concluded with the same self-congratulatory rhetoric with which it started, and I was sorry I had wasted my time and money reading it, despite the nearly constant self-praising by the author about how only he has the real answers.
If you are a literature student, perhaps you could read it as an example of how seemingly anything can get published these days and look good on the surface, but have absolutely no refreshing ideas with which to enrich the reader. I almost feel dirty for having exposed myself to such arrogant and empty writing, and I do not recommend it at all, beyond looking at it as one would an artifact in some "museum of the weird".
I do not know what the author's credentials really are for writing a book on this topic. There are some allusions to business success of some sort throughout the work. However, if people with ideas like the author's are the ones achieving success in our society, it just goes to show how out of balance and out of control our culture has truly become.
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