We are living in an era of uncertainty and upheaval in world politics, the economy, and organizations everywhere. People are struggling to keep their heads above water. The strain of constant change and hard times is taking a toll on people in every organization. And yet in spite of all this, there are thousands of success stories every day about how people are continuing to survive and make the best of these times. The purpose of this book is to tap into the real world of work to find the success stories that are happening everyday and pass on the lessons learned to the reader.
Book Details:
- Author: Peg Neuhauser
- ISBN: 9780470157510
- Year Published: 2004
- Pages: 224
- BISAC: BUS060000, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS/Small Business
About the Book and Topic:
We are living in an era of uncertainty and upheaval in world politics, the economy, and organizations everywhere. People are struggling to keep their heads above water. The strain of constant change and hard times is taking a toll on people in every organization. And yet in spite of all this, there are thousands of success stories every day about how people are continuing to survive and make the best of these times. The purpose of this book is to tap into the real world of work to find the success stories that are happening everyday and pass on the lessons learned to the reader.
A positive book for uneasy times: Millions of people are living in a general state of malaise, caused by everything from upheaval in world politics, to societal crises, and an uncertain work and economic environment. Overwhelmed by the pressures of work, uncertain about their job, pressed by family and personal demands, many are looking for concrete, positive coping strategies. Success stories from the real world of work: People are thriving despite the chaos and uncertainty around them. This book offers invaluable lessons from interviews, stories, and tips from people who have discovered a way to avoid burnout, and to survive and thrive. For individuals and organizations: Having the right “spirit” in an organization helps foster high performance without burnout. Practical tools: Includes real-life examples and personal stories, as well as tips and checklists that readers can apply to their own situation. Author profile: The author will actively promote the book through speaking and consulting engagements.
About the Author
Peg Neuhauser is a speaker, consultant, and author specializing in the areas of communication, conflict management and organizational culture. Her company, PCN Associates, works with clients in many industries including health care, high tech, and finance as well as many non-profit organizations. She is the author of three books, Tribal Warfare in Organizations (Harper Collins, 1988), Corporate Legends & Lore (McGraw-Hill, 1993), and Culture.com (Wiley, 2000). Ms. Neuhauser completed studies in the United States and England with a Masters in social sciences. She worked as an internal consultant for Hospital Corporation of America before starting her own business. Ray Bender is a speaker, consultant, and author who specializes in advising CIOs and other Senior Executives on the management aspects of Information Technology. Dr. Bender is also a Lecturer in the Management Department at Southwest Texas State University. Prior to establishing WRB Consulting, Dr. Bender was Vice President and Research Director for Gartner Group North American IT Executive Program, and was a Consulting Instructor at IBM’s Advanced Business Institute. Kirk Stromberg is the managing partner of the StarCompass Group, LLC, a consulting firm specializing in organizational and individual change.