Book Description

“I wish I had this book when I started teaching! It's a must-read for anybody who works. The simple, organized, and realistic exercises gave me new perspective about who I am, and helped me learn to better enjoy what I do.” –Krystal Wood, Elementary School Educator “Proactive and empowering! How I wish I had Four Secrets to Liking Your Workduring the times my work as a Pastor was not only frustrating, but also depleting me emotionally and spiritually! The book is full of practical tools and approaches that help reverse the downward spiral that we face when we're unhappy at work. It puts the control back in our own hands, and helps us to create work lives that are happier and even emotionally and spiritually enriching. I strongly recommend Four Secrets to Liking Your Workto anyone who is experiencing difficulty in his or her work life.” –The Rev. Dr. Paul Debenport, Senior Pastor, and Head of Staff, First Presbyterian Church of Albuquerque “A must read! With a hands-on approach and actual homework activities, it will change your whole outlook and give you the fresh start you need. The light at the end of the tunnel is no longer a train, but the bright future of a renewed and refreshed perspective.” –Robert H. Mallory, Accredited Green Building Professional, Southwest Noise Control, LLC “There are many guides to finding the right job out there, but few others teach us to make the most of our current situation. The understanding of self and others taught in this book will help people to be at their most constructive, whether they are working at home or in a more traditional environment.” –Anne Laird, Homemaker & Small Business Owner “Helped me understand what drives me and, more importantly, what drives the people I love and work with. This book will help anyone communicate more effectively, improve relationships, and reduce the pain they feel at work.” –Joseph Rodman, Director of Training and Education, Jaynes Construction “Working with others is unavoidab≤ this book gives you a deeper understanding of what makes them tick. It's a concise, easy read that will improve your personal and professional life.” –Dr. Donald E. Conklin, Vice President, United Corporate Services, Inc., and Adjunct Professor, Dominican College MBA Program “Life is too short to not enjoy what you do! This book is a gem, filled with practical, simple, and direct advice for of untangling the twisted nets of communication failures. It is as valuable to an employer trying to maintain high-functioning teams as it is to an employee who is feeling dissatisfied.” –R.A. Bobbi Hayes, CPA, Partner, Accounting & Consulting Group, LLP “By internalizing the mind-expanding principles presented in Four Secrets to Liking Your Work, I am now enjoying my work on a much deeper level. Many times when I thought my coworkers simply ‘weren't getting it,' it was actually Iwho wasn't getting it! There is no empty feel-good rhetoric here–this book distinguishes itself from pop self-improvement books by focusing on breaking through barriers with disciplined action instead of just giving you a pep talk. It provides the missing tools everybody needs.” –Jim Foster, Vice President, Staffing and Human Capital “Liking your work is one of the greatest blessings in life, and these authors know all about how to find or create that blessing. Those who follow this book's advice will see lights turn on wherever they are in the world of work. Leaders, listen up! This book is not just about you, but about everyone you work with. HR, listen up! This book will help with on-boarding AND with retention.” –William R. Daniels, CEO, American Consulting & Training, and Author, Breakthrough Performance and Change-Able Organization “In a globalized world, this book provides analytical tools and approaches for honoring differences in the workplace.” –Ron Sacchi, Director of Organizational Learning and Development, VeriSign, Inc., and Author, Design/Build Your Business “A gem of a book for anyone who works or manages others. Provides insights and exercises that reveal the secrets you need to enjoy your work and your successes.” –Dion McInnis, University Administrator, and Author, Listen to Life, Wisdom in Life's Stories “I have known just one or two of the Four Secrets to Liking Your Work, when used individually, to enable leaders to maximize productivity, and to make a huge difference in how teams operate. In combination, the Secrets have the potential to be one of the most powerful team building and organizational assessment tools I have ever seen.” –Steve Overcashier, OD and Training Manager, COPART Inc., (#140 of the FORBES 200 Best Small Companies) “The logical next step to the Strengths Finder, and an enjoyable read.” –Lisa Baker, Vice President of Marketing, Hewlett-Packard “Provides pragmatic ways of developing self-awareness and using it to take your career in powerful new directions. Anyone can use the four Secrets to find career happiness and ongoing success.” –Gail Hurt, CEO, Living Authentically Career & Life Mentoring, Certified Career Practitioner “A no-nonsense, practical guide to dispassionately evaluate job dissatisfaction andan invaluable framework for evaluating human interactions far beyond the workplace. Clear and relevant, with analogies, examples, and a tinge of humor. An accessible and exceedingly useful tool. Dissatisfied employees who are wondering whether they should leave their jobs owe it to themselves to read this book and move toward a better future at work–whether they choose to leave or stay.” –Janet Williams, Site Strategy Manager, Atomic Weapons Establishment (England) “An inspiration and a relief! I've seen many tools, but none that approach things as effectively as this book does. It will do a lot of good for a lot of people.” –Peggy Robinson, Education and Training Supervisor, 3M (Retired) “Because we aren't taught about office relationships in law school, our actual experiences can be so negative as to