Are you your own worst enemy?
Subtitle: the nine inner strengths you need to overcome self-defeating tendencies at work
By: Charles E. Watson and Thomas A. Idinopulos.
Contributors: Idinopulos, Thomas A.
Publisher: Praeger
Published: 2007
Place of publication: Westport, Conn
Language: eng
ISBN-13: 9780275992248
Subjects: Organizational behavior; Self-management (Psychology); Responsibility; Integrity; Emotional intelligence; Work -- Psychological aspects
Other titles: Overcome self-defeating tendencies at work
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Develop what it takes to make things happen : assume responsibility, initiate action, accept the consequences; title: Make the most of who you are : understand yourself, accept yourself, be yourself; title: Sharpen your thinking skills : see beyond the obvious, pay attention to your surroundings, anticipate consequences and outcomes; title: Be the kind of person others want to be around : value feelings, treat others with dignity, be an encourager; title: Break the chains of mindless routine : exercise your imagination, turn failures and mistakes into lessons, rise above mediocrity; title: Become an effective learner and continue learning : be curious, reflect on your observations, expose your mind to new ideas; title: Master the art of self-discipline : assess your actions honestly, cause your emotions to work for you, learn to make favorable impressions; title: Act with integrity : know good from evil, right from wrong, defeat self-centeredness, pursue the good and right wholeheartedly; title: Be of service to others : rise above indifference, have an ultimate concern that goes beyond your self, serve others generously.