Confessions Of A Reformed Control Freak

Yes, I admit it. Just like the book's title suggests - I was once a control freak. I was an "old-school" micro-manager. But, the good news is I've seen the errors of my ways and I'm here to confess my sins in the hope that first time team leaders, supervisors and managers can learn what not to do - and more importantly - what to do - when communicating and interacting with associates, colleagues and clients. As a trained behaviorist, I believe we aren't born knowing how to manage or lead people effectively. It's a learned behaviour. "The Top Ten Sins Most Managers Make & How to Avoid Them" are woven into the ten chapters of this book. Each chapter is dedicated to one of those sins. And yes - in my 40+ year career as an award winning entrepreneur and general manager for one Canada's best managed and most profitable companies - I've committed each one of them at one time or another. I know from my own experiences what works and what doesn't work. If I knew then what I know now - there is no question I would have managed differently. After reading this book you will manage differently too. Today's manager must be able to do three things very well. They must be able to communicate, educate and delegate effectively to accomplish their goals and objectives with and through others. This book will teach you how to: Develop a 21st Century management style, improve individual and team performance, create lasting relationships, manage conflict, problem solve and deal with stressful situations better. And how to communicate and interact more effectively up, down and across the organization.

With personal stories and wisdom from Scripture, explores steps to help you give God control of your reputation, finances, career, and family ; replace fear of people with fear of the Lord ; put aside worry and embrace an unknown future.

CONFESSIONS OF A RECORD PRODUCER: 5TH EDITION - REVISED AND UPDATED

Tired of being called a control freak? Stressed out trying to control everything around you? If Zen-like peace of mind is eluding you, The Control Freak's Guide to Managing Life's Uncertainty will show you how to reduce your control freakiness, and help you experience greater happiness, less stress, and more harmonious relationships. With numerous anecdotes and insights from a (mostly) reformed Control Freak, this Guide offers a sensitive and insightful take on your challenges: why you feel the need to control, the impact of your actions, and how these behaviours prevent you from experiencing peace of mind. Filled with wit and common-sense, you'll find lots of helpful tips, practical exercises, and humorous illustrations, which explain how to let go of hidden fears and liberate your inner rebel. Your freedom from control freakiness lies within! About the AuthorMichelle Starr is a (mostly) reformed Control Freak, talented navel gazer, and photography enthusiast. She lives in Balmoral Beach, Sydney, where she enjoys seaside strolls and accosting other people's dogs for a cuddle. She has a B.A. Psychology and Philosophy (Hons), works as an Organisational Change Manager, and is a Professional Coach. Having an unrelenting curiosity about what makes people tick, she believes that not taking yourself too seriously can work wonders. While sipping herb tea in her favourite café, she is writing her next book and dabbling in entrepreneurial projects.

Prepared in a style similar to the Survivor's Guide books, The Presbyterian Handbook provides historical and theological information about Presbyterian beliefs alongside fun-filled facts and practical tips on being a churchgoing follower of Jesus Christ. Complete with illustrations, the book presents a wonderful combination of vast truths, complex details, and bits of humor about Presbyterian understanding of the Christian life. This unique and incredibly handy resource is perfect for Presbyterian youth, adults, students, families, and all those interested in learning about much of what encompasses life in the church.