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The 12 Bad Habits That Hold Good People Back: Overcoming the Behavior Patterns That Keep You From Getting Ahead (平装)
by James Phd Waldroop , Timothy Phd Butler
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The two Harvard Business School psychologists-authors describe twelve patterns of behavior that keep people from being successful at work, to help you get ahead in business as well as in life. |
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A reader (MSL quote), USA
<2007-06-05 00:00>
I use the words complexity and perspicacity to discuss this book because the nature of the material the authors write about--the human mind and its behavior-is necessarily complex, while the authors display a very acute sense of those complexities.
If you are a well-read, emotionally literate, self-aware person, this book contains many ideas and tools you can use to "get ahead" in business. Its scope, however, is not limited to the business world. One would think that Bridget Jones et al would do well to use the ideas presented in this book. At heart the book is not so much about the behaviors that hold you back in the business world, but, rather it is about the behaviors that hold you back, period. The business world just contextualizes the nature of the consulting practice the authors have and the audience to whom they write (typically business students and executives). |
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James (MSL quote), USA
<2007-06-05 00:00>
Many of us, including myself, spend a huge amount of time and energy trying to "get the job done" not realizing that some of the behavior patterns are making our work lives more stressful, less effective and in some cases making you - or your employee - a difficult person to work with.
I picked this up after searching online for a career transition book. The authors, two guys from Harvard, have written a really fantastic guide to managing your career. If you know anyone who has had negative performance review, has problems being a "team player" or if you are a manager that has an employee that everyone in the office perceives as "difficult", do yourself a favor and pick-up a copy of this book.
These guys have practical exercises and explanations for some of the bad behaviors we have at work - procrastinating, falling behind, constant feelings of stress or anxiety. Far from the "touchy feely" approach of many of the self-help schmaltz out there, these guys are from the business world and offer real steps and real solutions to modify the negative behaviors. In my opinion, a must read! |
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A reader (MSL quote), USA
<2007-06-05 00:00>
This is truly a remarkable book! Much more than a selp-help book, rather it's more of a physchological profiling/business management book. As I read the 12 bad behaviours, I saw myself posessing a few of them. That acknowledgement or awareness of your own Achilles Heel, by itself, is worth it alone.
This book offers an in-depth discussion of all the bad behaviours and even offer advice on how to handle employees that possess them. Knowledge of the bad habits is crucial.
My only beef about the book, is that there is no strong how-to section at the end to show how we can manage our own bad behaviours, and truly achieve "maximum success". I felt the discussion on the bad habits were deep enough, but did not have a how-to section to wrap up how to reach maximum success. Perhaps, that's harder said than done. Perhaps reaching maximum success is an individual path, a unique journey, that each of must see through the balance of our life-times.
In any case, still a must read. Just like everyone needs to know Covey's 7 successful habits, you also need to know the 12 bad habits. |
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A reader (MSL quote), USA
<2007-06-05 00:00>
If you want to achieve your goals and activate your sales like never before, you need to break through your bad habits. This book helped me do that! The barriers that I had put in front of myself crumbled like so much rubble at my feet and now I am charging ahead, surpassing my goals and wowing everybody around me. I've streamlined my whole organization, begun to see every human interaction as an opportunity for me to win, and become a customer-focused consulting machine. This kind of success once seemed impossible, but it was really just a matter of turning a few bad habits around. Thanks Jim & Tim! |
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A reader (MSL quote), USA
<2007-06-05 00:00>
I have enjoyed this book and I came to know my bad habits in my professional and personal lives. It also gives the methods to go about in changing bad habits. Actually I have read their previous book, "Discovering your career in business", twice ( 1997 and 2000). Both books have helped me in knowing myself and how to go about changing my bad professional behaviour. I am buying Maximum Success book for both of my children who are professional but they are still young. |
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A reader (MSL quote), USA
<2007-06-05 00:00>
This book is for everyone who works with others - not just folks who work in big business. I recognized myself in so many of the chapters: having to hit home-runs, fear of failure, seeing the world in black and white - as well as the people I work with. This book provided a deeper understanding of my strengths and weaknesses as well as strategies for change. But it also gave me a greater appreciation and understanding of those I manage and work with. All in all, an informative, lively book with many useful applications. |
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Lee (MSL quote), USA
<2007-06-05 00:00>
All I can say is that, unlike most career success books, which focus on winning habits, this particular one reads like a 'Career Failure 101'!
The two Harvard Business School psychologists-authors describe twelve patterns of behavior that keep people from being successful at work. They rely heavily on case studies of failure. From this standpoint, this book is unique.
Besides the root cause analysis, the two authors also offer intelligent step-by-step advice on how readers can change their negative behaviors to get back on track.
I reckon, as a counter-point to even the popular seven habits book by Stephen Covey, readers will certainly stand to gain useful insights into dealing with their own weaknesses & handling of others who exhibit them
This book is definitely worth pursuing. |
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Anya (MSL quote), USA
<2007-06-05 00:00>
For managers and becoming a manager, this book is great! First it gives the general description of the stereotypical people types on the job. You will find yourself in one these. And the great thing about identifying your type is it will offer the solution for your improvement. I highly recommend this for all levels of employees (not just the managers but making a better work environment too for both corporate and non-corporate). This was really well written book! |
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Kamal (MSL quote), USA
<2007-06-05 00:00>
A must have book for anyone who wants to manage his or her career. Full of insight and wisdom, especially Part II of the book. The 13 basic work-reward values are vital in understanding what motivates and drives you. By reading the chapter where the 13 values are described, reflect on them - it may be the key in helping you to make a better choice. Put simply, career psychology is about understanding what makes us tick and attain the achievements we aspire to. Recommended reading if you feel lost in your career or contemplating job change or career change. |
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Kevin (MSL quote), USA
<2007-06-05 00:00>
It's not uncommon that business school books don't match reality. This book is true to life. Waldroop and Butler do a fine job at isolating what really holds people back in success (and if you read between the lines, in life and personal relationships as well.) This book really is a five star book. I learned a great deal from this text and I heartily recommend it to you. |
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