Managing by Harold Geneen with Alvin Moscow is a study in management methods most commonly associated with the 1970s. The book is part biographical, detailing Geneen's career and his successful management techniques that transformed ITT into a giant conglomerate. It also delves into management theory, providing insights and practical advice on effective management practices.
This book by Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish provides practical advice on how to communicate more effectively with children. It covers topics such as acknowledging and addressing a child's feelings, engaging cooperation, resolving conflicts, and offering alternatives to punishments. The authors emphasize the importance of empathy, providing clear information, and encouraging children to come up with their own solutions. The book promotes a mindful, respectful, and compassionate approach to the parent-child relationship, helping parents to connect deeply with their children and foster greater mindfulness and communication[2][3][5].
Mac Lake's "Leading Yourself" offers a practical guide to self-leadership, emphasizing the importance of aligning your actions with your God-given purpose. The book explores key areas such as identifying your life's mission, developing emotional intelligence to manage negative emotions, and prioritizing health as a foundation for sustained energy and effectiveness. It provides actionable strategies and insights to help readers cultivate self-awareness, build resilience, and achieve their full potential. The book encourages readers to view their lives as a mission to be fulfilled, emphasizing the importance of intentionality and self-reflection.
In this episode, Elizabeth Lotardo, author of Leading Yourself: Finding More Joy, Meaning, and Opportunities in the Job You Already Have, shares her insights on how to find purpose and fulfillment in your current job. Drawing on her background as an organizational psychologist, Elizabeth explores how shifting your mindset can help you thrive at work, even when facing challenges like imperfect bosses, rigid systems, and high workloads.
In this conversation, we dive into:
• Defining Purpose at Work: Elizabeth challenges the idea that purpose is reserved for high-profile jobs or noble causes, suggesting that purpose can be found in small moments of impact within any role.
• Reframing Workplace Frustrations: We talk about how to manage dissatisfaction by recognizing the value in everyday tasks and reframing negative beliefs about your job.
• Overcoming Quiet Quitting: Elizabeth explains why quiet quitting is often a result of self-protection and burnout and how you can engage more meaningfully at work without sacrificing your well-being.
• The Power of Perspective: We explore how adjusting your mindset and focusing on what’s in your control can help you navigate difficult workplace changes and thrive in the face of uncertainty.
• Setting Input Goals: Instead of relying solely on outcome goals, Elizabeth advocates for focusing on input goals—things you can control— to build long-term success and fulfillment.
Elizabeth’s practical advice offers a fresh perspective on how to take charge of your career, find meaning in your work, and manage the challenges that come with any job.
Learn more about Elizabeth and her book Leading Yourself at ElizabethLotardo.com.
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