The best place to work: the art and science of creating an extraordinary workplace

Introduction : A tale of two menus

Part I. Designing an extraordinary workplace experience : Success is overrated: why great workplaces reward failure

The power of place: how office design shapes our thinking

Why you should be paid to play

What happy workplaces can learn from a casino

How to turn a group of strangers into a community

Part II. Motivating excellence : The leadership paradox: why forceful leaders develop less productive teams

Better than money: what games can teach us about motivation

How thinking like a hostage negotiator can make you more persuasive, influential, and motivating

Why the best managers focus on themselves

Part III. Attracting and retaining top performers : Seeing what others don't: how to eliminate interview blind spots that prevent you from reading people's true potential

What sports, politics, and religion teach us about fostering pride

Conclusion : Three keys to creating an extraordinary workplace.