num_pages: 219
description: Finally... a direct and straightforward answer to the question of why some people sail effortlessly through their careers while others stumble, plateau or derail entirely. Dr. Lois Frankel, an internationally known pioneer and expert in the field of business coaching, provides readers with insight into how over-reliance on early career strengths can lead to catastropic results later in one's career. Learn how you can overcome the eight most common reasons why smart people 1. Overlooking the importance of people2. Inability to function effectively as a member of a team3. Failure to focus on image and communication4. Insensitivity to the reactions of others5. Difficulty working with authority6. Too broad or too narrow vision7. Indifference to customer or client needs8. Working in isolation. Self-tests, case examples, and innovative ways to develop the crucial skills needed to compete in a volatile economy and ever-changing job market make this book what Anne Fisher (Ask Annie columnist from Fortune magazine)calls, "A must-read for anyone who wants to make the future even better than the past."
language: English
title: Overcoming Your Strengths: 8 Reasons Why Successful People Derail and How to Remain on Track
titlecomplete: Overcoming Your Strengths: 8 Reasons Why Successful People Derail and How to Remain on Track
genres: Nonfiction, Business, Self Help, Psychology
ratings_count: 16
publisher: Corporate Coaching International