Moose on the Table: A Novel Approach to Communications @ WorkFailed communications are crippling workplaces across the globe - sapping energy from staff and weakening entire organizations. In this "edutaining" organizational fable, you'll get realistic scenarios and solutions, showing how individuals and organizations should address issues that cost organizations millions or even billions of dollars in wasted effort every year. "...most will recognize the real frustrations and challenges of a corporation, and a life, trying to pull itself back from disaster. I found myself thinking about my actions, or lack thereof, in similar situations from my past and wondering if I, too, could overcome my fear of moose on the table and lead change. Easy and fun to read, Moose on the Table might be just the tale for those about to embark on a quest for change in their own lives or organizations." Laurie Blake, Editor Workplace magazine "I just finished reading your book, Moose on the Table: A Novel Approach to Communications @ Work. I honestly couldn't put it down! I loved the book and the storyline. The characters are so true to life. I'm sure there are a lot of people out there who can seriously identify with one or more of these characters and situations. You hit the nail on the head (or should I say Moose head) and drove the message home. After reading the book, it has encouraged me to find my moose, work more effectively and have more courageous conversations with not only my own team but top management team members as well. No more going along to get along...that's not the kind of life I want to lead!" Belinda Pianezza, Product Manager HR.com |
Contents
Running on Empty | 1 |
The Call of the Riled | 13 |
The Dread POETS Society | 25 |
Of Moose and Managers | 35 |
Elf Perception | 47 |
Heart Failure | 59 |
The Mighty Maynard | 71 |
Moose Tracks | 85 |
Facing the Bull | 111 |
Two Steps Forward Four Hooves Back | 125 |
The Last Resnort | 135 |
To Boldly Grow | 147 |
Taming of the Zoo | 153 |
In the Winners Cycle | 163 |
Hat Tricks | 171 |
That Slinking Feeling | 97 |
Common terms and phrases
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