Warriors, Workers, Whiners, & Weasels: Understanding and Using The Four Personality Types To Your Advantage

by Timothy O'Leary

Book Overview

In the world of business and life, there are only four kinds of people in any organization: . Warriors, who confront change, see possibilities, innovate and manage to win! . Workers, who deal with the... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0975263862
• ISBN13: 9780975263860
• Release Date: January 2006
• Publisher: Midpoint Trade Books Inc
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.3" x 0.8" x 6.3"

Customer Reviews

Amazing view of people's motivations.

O'Leary hit the nail on the head with this book. After reading it I have a much greater understanding of the different types of people. It is much easier for me to identify my "whiner" characteristics when they arise and combat them right away. This book has also helped me to understand my business associates and why they approach things the way they do. The ideas and examples in this book will give anybody more confidence in exploiting their own strengths as well as those around them.

Great Common-Sense Management Tips

From the title it is easy to get a good feel for this book, but it contains many more specific and useful management tips than I anticipated. I specifically liked the section on Workers that breaks them into "motivational catagories". As I look at my own employees I found it was really valid and useful. Unlike a lot of business books that can be dry, this one also has a sense of humor and is a good read.

Stories Compliment Facts. DON'T BE A WEASEL.

This book is a must read for every entrepreneur, business manager and marketer wishing to identify him or herself and capitalize on their strengths and protect themselves against the evil lurking around the office. O'Leary's book is fun, relevant and simple to understand which is not common in most business titles. The title, Warriors Workers Whiners and Weasels says it all; these are the 4 primary personality types branded by Tim O'Leary whose entrepreneurial life is packed full of success and even a few failures which support his theories and arguments. O'Leary doesn't just narrowly talk about business; instead, he writes about the people of business and how to decipher the good from the bad, especially when the good aren't really good. Because businesses are typically run by "warriors" this does not exactly mean the leader is a true warrior. O'Leary explains that many weasels actually posses warrior tendencies and are identified by their alternative motives packed full of selfishness, destruction and deception. Knowing and living by the information covered in this book will enable readers to live positive and productive lives, while simultaneously limiting any negative impact on the social environment.

Entrepreneur? Yes. Psychologist? You might think so

In Warriors, Workers, Whiners and Weasels, O'Leary simply explains the 4 different personality types making up society. Of course everyone automatically assumes they are warriors or even workers; however, you may be shocked by the sad reality of actually being a whiner or weasel. If this is the case you have already conquered the first step to solving your problem by recognizing it and Tim O'Leary's book is the ultimate resource to take you the rest of that way. If in fact you do happen to be a warrior or worker, the lessons covered in this book enable you to identify and expand on your positive attributes while simultaneously eliminating the negative forces limiting your capabilities and threatening your potential. In addition, O'Leary's words will help you to recognize and capitalize on the resources around you and identify the warning signs of those who can infest your career with dysfunction and failure. No matter what field you work in you can find value in this book. I have read so many business books during my career and right now this sits on the top of my recommendation list.

This book will positively influences your life and career.

I got a demo copy of the book in early spring from a colleague of my husbands and think it is fantastic. Tim's theories are rational and completely backed up with experiences and examples. The humoristic approach taken to the content makes for enjoyable reading pertinent to every area of business. My favorite section is the chapter on "Weasel Radar" where O'Leary gives instructions on how to complete the difficult task of spotting a weasel. Like many of the topics discussed in the book; weasel spotting is extremely important. A lot of times it is dangerous to just get rid of a weasel because he/she might possess too much information. So, having good weasel radar allows you to identify a true weasel and get rid of it before it's too late. I wish I had this book before giving up on my business. I might just have to give it one more go before I officially retire.