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The Perils of Accentuating the Positive

Robert B. Kaiser

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Description:"It's a mistake to try to fix weaknesses; instead, play to your strengths" goes the thinking behind a popular movement in management development. But there are certain half-truths and hidden dangers in this seductively appealing philosophy. This edited volume features a collection of chapters from pioneers who helped create the modern field of development to explain these concerns and provide sound advice for capitalizing on strengths without resorting to hyped-up, dumbed-down, or naÃ¯vely simplistic prescriptions. You will learn that... Most managers don t have the leadership strengths their companies need to be competitive Mastering the art of leadership requires learning to do what may not come naturally A focus on strengths can promote stagnation and inhibit learning and development Strengths can, ironically, become weaknesses through overuse and overreliance Ignoring weaknesses is a fatal strategy for managing careers and managing talent You can reap the benefits of talented-but-troubling managers while containing their dark sides Written for HR and T&D professionals, executive coaches, and managers themselves, this book promises no quick fixes, no silver bullets, and no easy roads to success. Instead, it offers balanced judgment along with research-based strategies and road-tested techniques that can help managers truly become stronger leaders.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with The Perils of Accentuating the Positive. To get started finding The Perils of Accentuating the Positive, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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Description: "It's a mistake to try to fix weaknesses; instead, play to your strengths" goes the thinking behind a popular movement in management development. But there are certain half-truths and hidden dangers in this seductively appealing philosophy. This edited volume features a collection of chapters from pioneers who helped create the modern field of development to explain these concerns and provide sound advice for capitalizing on strengths without resorting to hyped-up, dumbed-down, or naÃ¯vely simplistic prescriptions. You will learn that... Most managers don t have the leadership strengths their companies need to be competitive Mastering the art of leadership requires learning to do what may not come naturally A focus on strengths can promote stagnation and inhibit learning and development Strengths can, ironically, become weaknesses through overuse and overreliance Ignoring weaknesses is a fatal strategy for managing careers and managing talent You can reap the benefits of talented-but-troubling managers while containing their dark sides Written for HR and T&D professionals, executive coaches, and managers themselves, this book promises no quick fixes, no silver bullets, and no easy roads to success. Instead, it offers balanced judgment along with research-based strategies and road-tested techniques that can help managers truly become stronger leaders.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with The Perils of Accentuating the Positive. To get started finding The Perils of Accentuating the Positive, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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