Get Out of Your Own Way at Work...And Help Others Do the Same: Conquer Self-Defeating Behavior on the Job

By Mark Goulston

Book Overview

The co-author of Get Out of Your Own Waygoes on-the-job. Whether it's a simple breach of etiquette or fear of learning new things, expecting too much from employees or failure to delegate, self-defeating behavior is the most common reason people put their jobs and reputations in jeopardy. In quick, to-the-point chapters, Goulston explains that if a professional does one or more of the following, they're getting in their own way-and limiting their success: - Expecting thier boss to appreciate them - Letting fear of failure paralyze them - Procrastinating and wasting time - Making excuses and getting defensive - Failing to delegate - Fearing performance reviews (either giving them or getting them) Covering 40 of the most common self-defeating behaviors, this new book shows how to change behaviors-from self-defeating to career-enhancing.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0399532854
• ISBN13: 9780399532856
• Release Date: October 2006
• Publisher: Perigee Trade
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.0" x 0.7" x 6.0"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Grade 12 and higher