How to have a good day harnessing the power of behavioral science to transform our working lives
"In How to Have a Good Day, Caroline Webb, business consultant and former partner at powerhouse McKinsey and Co., brings together the findings on behavioral economics and neuroscience--subjects that have led to dozens of bestselling books over the last decade--to show us how we can use these re...
| Main Author: | Webb, Caroline, 1971- |
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| Format: | Books Print Book |
| Language: | English |
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New York :
Crown Business,
[2016]
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| Edition: | First edition. |
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Table of Contents:
- The science essentials. The two-system brain ; The discover-defend axis ; The mind-body loop
- Part I: Priorities : setting intentional direction for your day. Choosing your filters ; Setting great goals ; Reinforcing your intentions
- Part II: Productivity : making the hours in the day go further. Singletasking ; Planning deliberate downtime ; Overcoming overload ; Beating procrastination
- Part III: Relationships : making the most of every interaction. Building real rapport ; Resolving tensions ; Bringing the best out of others
- Part IV: Thinking : being your smartest, wisest, most creative self. Reaching insight ; Making wise decisions ; Boosting your brainpower
- Part V: Influence : maximizing the impact of all you say and do. Getting through their filters ; Making things happen ; Conveying confidence
- Part VI: Resilience : sailing through setbacks and annoyances. Keeping a cool head ; Moving on ; Staying strong
- Part VII: Energy : boosting your enthusiasm and enjoyment. Topping up the tank ; Playing to your strengths
- Postscript: Making it stick
- Appendix. How to be good at meetings ; How to be good at email ; How to reinvigorate your routine.