Bringing Out the Best in People: How to Enjoy Helping Others Excel

Alan Loy McGinnis

Augsburg Books, Jan 1, 1985 - Philosophy - 191 pages

Fascinating case studies and anecdotes about Lee Iacocca, Sandra Day O'Connor and many others show parents, executives, teachers and more how they can put 12 key principles to work in their families and organizations and gain the satisfaction that comes from bringing out the best in people. Reprint.

Contents

• The Psychology of Motivation: 9
• Expecting the Best: 21
• A TailorMade Plan of Motivation: 35
• A Commitment to Excellence: 49
• The Management of Failure: 59
• Building Inner Drive: 67
• The Power of the Success Story: 82
• The Secret of Parlaying Small Successes into Larger Gains: 92
• When to Praise and When to Reprimand: 107
• The Will to Win: 116
• How to Get People to Cooperate with Each Other: 126
• How to Deal with the Abrasive Troublemaker: 143
• The Personality of the Motivator: 151
• Why Helping Other People Grow Can Become Lifes Greatest Joy: 163
• Notes: 175
• Index of Names: 178

About the author

Alan Loy McGinnis (1933-2005) was a best-selling author, family therapist, business consultant, and popular speaker. After a twenty year career as a minister, he became a counselor and co-founded the Valley Counseling Center in Glendale, CA. In the 1970s, he began researching friendship and authored The Friendship Factor, published by Augsburg Fortress in 1979 and revised in 2004. A popular speaker, he also authored more than fifty articles and several more books, including Bringing Out the Best in People, Confidence, and The Balanced Life, all published by Augsburg Fortress.

Bibliographic information

• Title: Bringing Out the Best in People: How to Enjoy Helping Others Excel; Bringing Out the Best in People: How to Enjoy Helping Others Excel, Alan Loy McGinnis; G - Reference, Information and Interdisciplinary Subjects Series
• Author: Alan Loy McGinnis
• Publisher: Augsburg Books, 1985
• ISBN: 0806621516, 9780806621517
• Length: 191 pages
• Subjects: Business & Economics / Management; Philosophy / General; Self-Help / Motivational & Inspirational; Self-Help / Personal Growth / Self-Esteem