ReviewsGood job taking a huge subject area and distilling it down to the basics. Students will appreciate the concise but thorough concept discussion. -- Dorothy Dean, Cases good for both individual and team activities. I especially like the "Bookmark" section and am glad to see support activities on the website. The writing style in these revisions is very conversational and easy for students to read. -- Pat Theriot
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Table Of ContentPART 1: IT'S ALL ABOUT YOU. 1. Self-Esteem. 2. Self-Development. 3. Attitude. 4. Image. PART 2: IT'S ALL ABOUT COMMUNICATING. 5. Communication Essentials. 6. Getting Your Message Across. 7. Communicating with Coworkers and Supervisors. 8. Managing Conflict. 9. Meeting Essentials. PART 3: IT'S ALL ABOUT WORKING WITH OTHERS. 10. Applying Critical Work Skills. 11. Developing Customer Focus. 12. Valuing Diversity. 13. Acting Ethically. PART 4: IT'S ALL ABOUT WORKPLACE SUCCESS. 14. Developing Leadership and Managing Change. 15. Getting the Job. 16. Taking Charge of Your Career. Endnotes. Glossary. Index.
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SynopsisPersonal Development for Life and Work is designed to help students recognize the importance of soft skills, critical thinking skills, and a strong work ethic in today's workplace. The text is divided into four parts: 1) It's all About You; 2) It's All About Communicating; 3) It's All About Working with Others; 4) It's All About Workplace Success. Chapters are arranged in short sections that include self-assessments, case studies, and activities that are appropriate for both business and personal situations. Topics keep the reader's attention; coverage is thorough without being overwhelming., You'll need more than just a great college grade point average tosucceed in the workforce. Soft skills, critical thinking skills, and a strong work ethic are all necessary to achieve success in both all areas of life. Personal Development for Life and Work is designed to help you discover your potential and prepare for successful employment.