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Get Out of Your Own Way at Work...And Help Others Do the Same

by Mark Goulston

The co-author of Get Out of Your Own Way goes on-the-job.Whether it's a simple breach of etiquette or fear of learning new things, expecting too much from employees or failure to delegate, self-defeating behavior is the most common reason people put their jobs and reputations in jeopardy. In quick, to-the-point chapters, Goulston explains that if a professional does one or more of the following, they're getting in their own way-and limiting their success:- Expecting thier boss to appreciate them- Letting fear of failure paralyze them- Procrastinating and wasting time- Making excuses and getting defensive- Failing to delegate- Fearing performance reviews (either giving them or getting them)Covering 40 of the most common self-defeating behaviors, this new book shows how to change behaviors-from self-defeating to career-enhancing.

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  1. Which character stayed with you after you turned the last page, and why?
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  3. What theme did this book keep circling back to — and did it earn its ending?
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  5. Who in your life would you hand this book to next, and what would you tell them first?