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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 2 What’s Love Got to Do with It? 17 3 Put Down Your Fingers and Listen 27 4 Of Course I Want Your Opinion—As Long as It Is the Same as Mine 41 5 Check for Blocked Arteries 55 6 I Rest My Case, Your Honor 71 7 9 to 5 Was Just a Movie 89 8 Open 24 Hours 103 9 Never Leave the Office without It—A Nutcracker, That Is 115 10 Speak Now or Forever Hold Your Peace and Possibly Your Career 129 11 Working the Room Is Not Just for Politicians 147 12 Sometimes You Have to Face the Firing Squad— Sometimes You Are the Firing Squad 161 13 Oops, and Other Important Words to Lead By 181 14 If They Give It, Take It: Take All of It 197 15 Honey, When Did We Have a Third Child? 213 Index 225
Corner Office Instinct 1: Find a Corporate Soul Mate
Corner Office Instinct 2: Have a Passionate Love Affair with the Office
Corner Office Instinct 3: If Someone Is Talking to You, Return the Favor and Listen
Corner Office Instinct 4: Take Pride in Sharing the Spotlight
Corner Office Instinct 5: It’s Okay to Take It Personally
Corner Office Instinct 6: Protect, Honor, and Defend Those Who Work for You
Corner Office Instinct 7: Jobs Have Time Clocks—Careers Don’t
Corner Office Instinct 8: Smart Always Beats Fast
Corner Office Instinct 9: Use the World Outside Your Office as Your Muse
Corner Office Instinct 10: Find Your Voice and Never Take It for Granted
Corner Office Instinct 11: Be Seen, Be Heard, and Be Approachable
Corner Office Instinct 12: Always Remain Objective When Evaluating Talent
Corner Office Instinct 13: Have the Confidence to Admit Your Mistakes and to Ask Others for Help
Corner Office Instinct 14: Recharging and Reenergizing Is a Requirement
Corner Office Instinct 15: Make Your Personal Life a Priority
Subject Areas: Business & management [KJ]
