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The Missing Links: Launching a High Performing Company Culture
THE ORGANIZATIONAL CULTURE INSIGHT YOUR TEAM HAS BEEN “MISSING” — THE MISSING LINKS IS A MUST-READ FOR LEADERS EVERYWHERE.
In 2003, the Columbia Space Shuttle exploded on re-entry, resulting in the loss of life for all seven astronauts, and leaving NASA with a huge problem. But this problem wasn’t easily identified—the investigation revealed that the organizational culture was as much to blame for the explosion as technical difficulties. Enter Drs. Phillip Meade and Laura Gallaher—experts in the psychology of organizational culture and the owners of Gallaher Edge.
Drs. Gallaher and Meade apply their vast expertise to map out “The Missing Links” between human nature and organizational culture. Readers will discover how their work at the Kennedy Space Center helped create their model and how it has been applied to numerous organizations across industries. You don’t have to be a rocket scientist to apply this model to your organization to create a culture of accountability, inclusivity, and productivity.
Understand The Missing Links and connect inherent human drivers to organizational traits that make up an effective “The Missing Links” theory provides insight into what makes us human—so much so that you may wonder why you haven’t been referencing this concept all along!
Get your copy of The Missing Links today for the thought-provoking, actionable information necessary to launch a high-performing company culture.
In 2003, the Columbia Space Shuttle exploded on re-entry, resulting in the loss of life for all seven astronauts, and leaving NASA with a huge problem. But this problem wasn’t easily identified—the investigation revealed that the organizational culture was as much to blame for the explosion as technical difficulties. Enter Drs. Phillip Meade and Laura Gallaher—experts in the psychology of organizational culture and the owners of Gallaher Edge.
Drs. Gallaher and Meade apply their vast expertise to map out “The Missing Links” between human nature and organizational culture. Readers will discover how their work at the Kennedy Space Center helped create their model and how it has been applied to numerous organizations across industries. You don’t have to be a rocket scientist to apply this model to your organization to create a culture of accountability, inclusivity, and productivity.
Understand The Missing Links and connect inherent human drivers to organizational traits that make up an effective “The Missing Links” theory provides insight into what makes us human—so much so that you may wonder why you haven’t been referencing this concept all along!
Get your copy of The Missing Links today for the thought-provoking, actionable information necessary to launch a high-performing company culture.
404 pages, Paperback
Published September 24, 2021
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November 13, 2021
The graduate program I’m applying to has some classes about organizational culture and psychology so my interest was already peaked when I found Paul Meade & Laura Gallaher’s book, The Missing Links: Launching a High Performing Company Culture.
The concepts in the book are the very model that NASA now uses and because of its success, it has been a model for other organizations across different sectors. It was the travesty of the Columbia Space Shuttle Explosion that started the investigation of organizational culture’s importance. It isn’t just technology and higher-ups that need to run well but every single person in an organization needs to be understood, accountable, included, and productive. One mistake can lead to a domino effect. There are 3 parts to the book. 1) Foundation for the science the model is created from 2) Model overview 3) How to implement the model. There are videos, activities, downloads, and a plethora of resources to use to help make organizational culture and psychology a part of your organization.
I was surprised that I enjoyed learning so much about psychology, anthropology, (ok, not this one because it’s my undergrad degree) management, and business together. It’s all practical knowledge that would be useful for any work environment with the science to back it up. I have worked for many a business and organization that could use this book to update their own models. I’m excited to have this in my collection for when I start the program. I feel like it will come in handy.
The concepts in the book are the very model that NASA now uses and because of its success, it has been a model for other organizations across different sectors. It was the travesty of the Columbia Space Shuttle Explosion that started the investigation of organizational culture’s importance. It isn’t just technology and higher-ups that need to run well but every single person in an organization needs to be understood, accountable, included, and productive. One mistake can lead to a domino effect. There are 3 parts to the book. 1) Foundation for the science the model is created from 2) Model overview 3) How to implement the model. There are videos, activities, downloads, and a plethora of resources to use to help make organizational culture and psychology a part of your organization.
I was surprised that I enjoyed learning so much about psychology, anthropology, (ok, not this one because it’s my undergrad degree) management, and business together. It’s all practical knowledge that would be useful for any work environment with the science to back it up. I have worked for many a business and organization that could use this book to update their own models. I’m excited to have this in my collection for when I start the program. I feel like it will come in handy.
November 13, 2021
Organizational culture is the core essence of the team one is hoping to build for efficiency and reliability or of an organization for its success and growth. A terrible tragedy at NASA reveals not only the technicalities but also how the organizational culture contributes to a disaster. Dr. Gallahar and Meader in The Missing Links: Launching a High Performing Company Culture dive deeper into the problematic systematic failure of certain core aspects which are crucial for functioning of an organization. They cast a map of the missing links and demonstrate how one can make changes which can result in positive outcome.
The book is organized methodically which makes the reader to grasp the flow of valuable information. The authors explain the importance to nurture talent and growth within the organization with humanity and inclusive environment. The explanation of D.N.A analysis is simple which can be easily understood by anyone. Overall, a must read for every organizational leader and the teams involved to learn the greater aspects sustainability, responsibility and achieving success for all.
The book is organized methodically which makes the reader to grasp the flow of valuable information. The authors explain the importance to nurture talent and growth within the organization with humanity and inclusive environment. The explanation of D.N.A analysis is simple which can be easily understood by anyone. Overall, a must read for every organizational leader and the teams involved to learn the greater aspects sustainability, responsibility and achieving success for all.
November 5, 2021
This book will appeal to those who are interested in understanding the intricacies of organizational leadership. It also takes a look at organizational structure and how it impacts productivity. Readers might find NASA’s approach to it; quite interesting. The book dives into ways that leadership is effective and apparent within an organization, but takes a humanistic look at how we behave, interact and respond. Accountability and inclusivity are discussed as key elements to run a functional organization as a responsible leader. This book could certainly add value to the knowledge of people who are hoping to be leaders or want to run a successful organization or enterprise. If you want to address organizational inefficiency and create an environment where technical difficulties are avoided and impediments are overcome; then you might want to read this book.
November 6, 2021
I have been extensively studying the psychology of organizational culture and its impact on the productivity of teamwork. As soon as I laid my eyes on this book, I decided I have to read this as it vividly explains organizational psychology and its origin. I was astounded to discover how we are genetically wired to act in a certain way and can ace the organizational culture.
The author took an in-depth approach and has elaborated how our D.N.A is coded to make us act in a certain way. The authors have given various examples to elucidate organizational psychology and its working which makes it even more intriguing and easy to understand. I am glad I found this book and totally recommend it to every team and organization leader for a better understanding of how organizational psychology works.
The author took an in-depth approach and has elaborated how our D.N.A is coded to make us act in a certain way. The authors have given various examples to elucidate organizational psychology and its working which makes it even more intriguing and easy to understand. I am glad I found this book and totally recommend it to every team and organization leader for a better understanding of how organizational psychology works.
November 8, 2021
A different way of looking at business
I found this book interesting. I love Science in general, and being able to go behind-the-scenes to the inner workings of NASA up to a certain point after the disaster that Columbia went through. The authors get into the psychology behind organizational culture while including management and anthropology. The inclusion of anthropology was not wholly unexpected. It made sense once they started mentioning it as anthropology deals with studying human behavior among other things. In a company, it is not just the technology that is needed to function efficiently, but the people who work there as well since without them, there is no company (or very little of one). Over all, I really enjoyed all the lessons the book held and plan on using it in my life. Highly recommended!
I found this book interesting. I love Science in general, and being able to go behind-the-scenes to the inner workings of NASA up to a certain point after the disaster that Columbia went through. The authors get into the psychology behind organizational culture while including management and anthropology. The inclusion of anthropology was not wholly unexpected. It made sense once they started mentioning it as anthropology deals with studying human behavior among other things. In a company, it is not just the technology that is needed to function efficiently, but the people who work there as well since without them, there is no company (or very little of one). Over all, I really enjoyed all the lessons the book held and plan on using it in my life. Highly recommended!
November 9, 2021
What can the Columbia space shuttle disaster tell us about organizational culture? Apparently, quite a bit. Written by Drs. Phillip Mead and Laura Gallagher, The Missing Links: Launching a High Performing Company Culture build from their experience working for NASA in the analysis of devastating shuttle disaster, and how the root cause and solution are ultimately the guidebook for any successful organization.
The book is truly a fascinating and well written analysis that is really applicable in multiple areas of company and even daily culture. The information is well researched, presented, and explained making it a handy guide to refer to. I found it a difficult book to stop reading and feel it would be an excellent asset for any business owner or leader to have in their knowledge toolbox.
The book is truly a fascinating and well written analysis that is really applicable in multiple areas of company and even daily culture. The information is well researched, presented, and explained making it a handy guide to refer to. I found it a difficult book to stop reading and feel it would be an excellent asset for any business owner or leader to have in their knowledge toolbox.
November 9, 2021
Teams are essential parts of any organization. But to evaluate and put together people in order to form a team is not easy. As it is not easy, either, to make them work and lead them to achieve objectives and goals. It is of capital importance to know how to create a company culture to develop and make any organization grow.
“The Missing Links: Launching a High Performing Company Culture.” is a clear and interesting book for people who are in charge of forming and leading an organization. The authors’ writing style is simple and concise, which makes this book very easy to understand. They have vast experience working and studying to describe the connection between human resources and the organizational traits that form a perfect company culture. They have employed all their expertise and knowledge to create this fascinating book. I recommend it.
“The Missing Links: Launching a High Performing Company Culture.” is a clear and interesting book for people who are in charge of forming and leading an organization. The authors’ writing style is simple and concise, which makes this book very easy to understand. They have vast experience working and studying to describe the connection between human resources and the organizational traits that form a perfect company culture. They have employed all their expertise and knowledge to create this fascinating book. I recommend it.
November 11, 2021
In 2003, the Columbia Space Shuttle exploded resulting in the loss of life for all seven astronauts and leaving NASA with a huge problem. But this problem wasn’t easily identified and that is when Drs. Phillip Meade and Laura Gallaher came in to save the day. They're experts in the psychology of organizational culture and the authors of this book, The Missing Links. This book's theory provides insight into what makes us human!
I have to say I am surprised at how educated I am after reading this. It is filled with very detailed information about NASA and even anthropology. It is very well explained, and I was able to pick up pretty quickly even though I wasn't too informed about NASA previous reading this book so I feel much confident now in the subject. I recommend this book to anyone that is keen on learning more about this procedure and how NASA works. Solid read!
I have to say I am surprised at how educated I am after reading this. It is filled with very detailed information about NASA and even anthropology. It is very well explained, and I was able to pick up pretty quickly even though I wasn't too informed about NASA previous reading this book so I feel much confident now in the subject. I recommend this book to anyone that is keen on learning more about this procedure and how NASA works. Solid read!
November 9, 2021
Really interesting!
The Missing Links: Launching a High Performing Company Culture is a book written by Philip Meade and Laura Gallaher. They are masters at understanding and explaining Organizational Psychology. In this book they explain “The Missing Links” between human nature and organizational culture and how their work in the Kennedy Space Center helped after the Columbia tragedy.
This book is really interesting. I like everything related to science and I always want to learn about different matters. The information that it offers is useful and the author achieved a narrative easy to read and understand. I think I learnt a lot of things with this book. I honestly recommend it to leaders or businessmen who look for to improve their skills and knowledge.
The Missing Links: Launching a High Performing Company Culture is a book written by Philip Meade and Laura Gallaher. They are masters at understanding and explaining Organizational Psychology. In this book they explain “The Missing Links” between human nature and organizational culture and how their work in the Kennedy Space Center helped after the Columbia tragedy.
This book is really interesting. I like everything related to science and I always want to learn about different matters. The information that it offers is useful and the author achieved a narrative easy to read and understand. I think I learnt a lot of things with this book. I honestly recommend it to leaders or businessmen who look for to improve their skills and knowledge.
November 10, 2021
The Missing Links by expert in psychology of organizational culture Phillip Meade and Laura Gallaher delves with a company culture model of accountability, inclusivity, and productivity; and organizations.
The authors led NASA’s culture transformation, and that experience can clearly be noticed in their theories and advise. This book offers wisdom and facts to make organizations more effective, innovative and reliable. I especially enjoyed the perspective they had in their unique approach to writing the book. They keep the narrative straightforward and his writing clear, so the book is comprehensible for the aimed readers: being company executives or corporate leaders but also employees or just interested readers in organizational culture.
Highly recommended.
November 10, 2021
When looking for a proper book about organizational culture and how teams should be built in order to make sure we settle our company bases, The Missing Links is the one to read.
This book’s authors really know what they are talking about. They have been able to develop an equipped masterclass to help humanity evolve as team members, as they themselves suggested. And I believe it serves this purpose since when finishing this read, we feel we have more tools and techniques to build better teams able to sustain our company’s policies or to become better team players we are not yet leaders ourselves. There are many walks of life in which teamwork is found and all of them have the chance to be good ones if they take some time to read these pages like I did.
This book’s authors really know what they are talking about. They have been able to develop an equipped masterclass to help humanity evolve as team members, as they themselves suggested. And I believe it serves this purpose since when finishing this read, we feel we have more tools and techniques to build better teams able to sustain our company’s policies or to become better team players we are not yet leaders ourselves. There are many walks of life in which teamwork is found and all of them have the chance to be good ones if they take some time to read these pages like I did.
November 10, 2021
As its description says, this book is one each and every leader of any type of business should have the chance to read if they desire to be more productive, which I guess we all want to be.
This narrative is written in an educational way, it is loaded with interesting information on how to create good and proactive teams. Before reading this book, I thought there was not a right answer to the question: how can we build good-quality team players?
Drs. Gallaher and Meade are knowledgeable writers and they apply their vast expertise to map out “The Missing Links” between human nature and organizational culture. This volume brings together information from a variety of theoretical and empirical perspectives, but mainly from
the author’s own way of looking at things.
This narrative is written in an educational way, it is loaded with interesting information on how to create good and proactive teams. Before reading this book, I thought there was not a right answer to the question: how can we build good-quality team players?
Drs. Gallaher and Meade are knowledgeable writers and they apply their vast expertise to map out “The Missing Links” between human nature and organizational culture. This volume brings together information from a variety of theoretical and empirical perspectives, but mainly from
the author’s own way of looking at things.
November 9, 2021
The Columbia Space shuttle is arguably the most devastating event in NASA history and how they managed to prevent a repeat from happening is what this book is about. The authors are the ones who were consulted and reimagined the operational culture at NASA and they also give ways that others can use their knowledge to reimagine their own companies operational culture and behaviors. The importance of the person behind the task is a great concept to explore and I am glad I read this book to help me understand how it all works in greater detail.
November 15, 2021
In The Missing Links, the author duo shares their vast knowledge to provide readers with an insight into expertise organization and how it can impact a work environment. I think it's fair to say that we all want the world to be a better place that runs smoothly with cooperation. The co-authors share that same mindset and their shared knowledge can help business leaders to make informed decisions regarding their company organized and ensure that those missing links are no more.
April 17, 2026
This did not age well but some good principals.
April 17, 2026
Hoopla bonus borrow - some interesting ideas for business
July 7, 2026
Because of the cover I was hoping more about the Space Shuttle.
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