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Confessions from the Corner Office
15 Instincts That Will Help You Get There

Scott Aylward (Author), Pattye Moore (Author)

9780470126783, Wiley

Hardback, published 20 July 2007

256 pages
23.6 x 16 x 2.4 cm, 0.445 kg

Praise for Confessions from the Corner Office

"As usual, Aylward and Moore have created a path that helps the reader identify and develop critical instincts, behaviors that not only create energy around business life, but can make personal lives richer and more rewarding."
---- Kenneth Keymer, CEO and President, VICORP Restaurants

"However you define your corner office, this book helps you develop the instincts you need to build deeper relationships and be more successful both personally and professionally."
---- Andy Andrews, author of the New York Times bestseller, The Traveler's Gift

"In Confessions, authors Aylward and Moore capture the reality of our humanity within the corridors of corporate America with real stories about real people."
---- Clifton L. Taulbert, Pulitzer Prize-nominated author of The Last Train North

"An insightful, practical guide to achieving a winning management style. I applaud the authors' ability to motivate with empathy rather than intimidation."
---- Jerry Langley, Executive in Residence,Mendoza College of Business, University of Notre Dame

Preface ix

Acknowledgments xxi

Introduction xxv

I Attitude Instincts

1 Get Married Again—Your Spouse Won’t Mind 3
Corner Office Instinct 1: Find a Corporate Soul Mate

2 What’s Love Got to Do with It? 17
Corner Office Instinct 2: Have a Passionate Love Affair with the Office

3 Put Down Your Fingers and Listen 27
Corner Office Instinct 3: If Someone Is Talking to You, Return the Favor and Listen

4 Of Course I Want Your Opinion—As Long as It Is the Same as Mine 41
Corner Office Instinct 4: Take Pride in Sharing the Spotlight

5 Check for Blocked Arteries 55
Corner Office Instinct 5: It’s Okay to Take It Personally

6 I Rest My Case, Your Honor 71
Corner Office Instinct 6: Protect, Honor, and Defend Those Who Work for You

7 9 to 5 Was Just a Movie 89
Corner Office Instinct 7: Jobs Have Time Clocks—Careers Don’t

8 Open 24 Hours 103
Corner Office Instinct 8: Smart Always Beats Fast

9 Never Leave the Office without It—A Nutcracker, That Is 115
Corner Office Instinct 9: Use the World Outside Your Office as Your Muse

10 Speak Now or Forever Hold Your Peace and Possibly Your Career 129
Corner Office Instinct 10: Find Your Voice and Never Take It for Granted

11 Working the Room Is Not Just for Politicians 147
Corner Office Instinct 11: Be Seen, Be Heard, and Be Approachable

12 Sometimes You Have to Face the Firing Squad— Sometimes You Are the Firing Squad 161
Corner Office Instinct 12: Always Remain Objective When Evaluating Talent

13 Oops, and Other Important Words to Lead By 181
Corner Office Instinct 13: Have the Confidence to Admit Your Mistakes and to Ask Others for Help

14 If They Give It, Take It: Take All of It 197
Corner Office Instinct 14: Recharging and Reenergizing Is a Requirement

15 Honey, When Did We Have a Third Child? 213
Corner Office Instinct 15: Make Your Personal Life a Priority

Index 225

Subject Areas: Business & management [KJ]

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