Succeed On Your Own Terms: Lessons From Top Achievers Around the World on Developing Your Unique Potential - Rilegato

Greenberg, Herb; Sweeney, Patrick

Rilegato

ISBN 10: 007144534X ISBN 13: 9780071445344

Casa editrice: McGraw Hill, 2006

Riassunto

WHAT MAKES TOP ACHIEVERS SUCCESSFUL?

Is it more energy? Luck? Drive? Focus? Vision? These are some of the questions answered in Herb Greenberg and Patrick Sweeney's illuminating book, Succeed on Your Own Terms.

Greenberg and Sweeney spent two years traveling in more than two dozen countries interviewing some of the world's most accomplished individuals - including renowned architect Michael Graves; Chief Financial Officer of Dun and Bradstreet, Sara Mathew; former Dallas Cowboy Roger Staubach; legendary civil rights advocate Congressman John Lewis; actor Ben Vereen; Holocaust survivor Samuel Pisar; President of Home Depot Canada, Annette Verschuren; mountain climber Rebecca Stephens; the shortest NBA player of all time, Muggsy Bogues; Senator Barbara Boxer; cancer survivor Janet Lasley; and Philadelphia Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie.

Through in-depth interviews and results from a comprehensive personality assessment, the authors uncover the defining qualities that set each of these remarkable individuals apart.These inspiring individuals exemplify 19 defining qualities that can drive your success, such as

* Optimism * Resilience * Empathy * Persuasiveness * Courage * Perseverance * Willingness to Take Risks * Creativity * Competitiveness * Confidence * Self-Awareness

And you'll learn how to identify these qualities in yourself by taking a free, in-depth personality assessment that can help you discover your unique potential and strengths. Then you will be poised to seek out situations that play to your natural abilities, recognize your defining moments and seize opportunities to succeed on your own terms.

Su questo libro

L'autore:

Herb Greenberg, Ph.D. is the founder, president and CEO.

Patrick Sweeney is executive vice president of Caliper, an international consulting firm.

Dalla quarta di copertina:

THERE IS ONLY ONE TRUE DEFINITION OF SUCCESS:

YOURS

“Whether you are an executive looking to surround yourself with employees who can grow with your company or an individual looking to succeed on your own terms, this book is perfect for you.”-Roger Staubach, the legendary quarterback of the Dallas Cowboys and Founder of The Staubach Company

“Full of profound wisdom, engaging stories and practical advice, this book is ideal for anyone who wants to succeed at the highest level.”-James D. Power III, Founder, J.D. Power and Associates

“Success is about understanding what drives you and tapping into your inner strengths. This impressive book shows you how to do that.”-U.S. Congressman Rush Holt

“By combining in-depth interviews with keen psychological insights, this one-of-a-kind book will help you succeed on your own terms.”-Jeffrey Lurie, Owner, Chairman & CEO, Philadelphia Eagles

“I have known and respected the work of Dr. Greenberg and his company for more than 25 years. Reading this book will show you the genius and insights he brings to finding the best in people.”-Gaston Caperton, President of the College Board and former Governor of West Virginia

“The authors will help you understand your defining qualities and take advantage of your defining moments. This powerful book will ignite your success.”-Gerhard Gschwandtner, Publisher, Selling Power

In this inspiring book, you will read compelling stories, learn to create your own definition of success, and receive a free, in-depth personality assessment (worth more than $200) that will help you discover your defining qualities and develop your key strengths.

Su questa edizione

• Editore: McGraw Hill
• Data di pubblicazione: 2006
• ISBN 10: 007144534X
• ISBN 13: 9780071445344
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero di pagine: 224