"A book worth reading"
This amazing self help book seems to answer Who Moved My
Cheese? by Spencer Johnson and Kenneth H. Blanchard being
Dr. Covey of Seven Habits fame. Dick Lyles uses fictional
characters to bring across his messages that will remind
readers of a cross between the two books above. The
characters Albert and Jennifer make it much simpler for
readers to follow, apply and adhere to Mr. Lyles four not
so secret guidelines through their trials and tribulations
that will enable the user to improve his or her group
dynamics. The secret foursome is obvious yet often
ignored whether it is on the job, with family, or with a
social religious group. Mr. Lyles suggests the "winning
habits" that successful people foster are: - "Be first on, last off, and add extra value" -- If you
fail to add worth why does the group need you. My spouse
always talks about negative man-hours and vampire
employees sucking the energy and time of teammates. Don't
be one.
- "Never trade results for excuses" -- Don't rationalize
failure, go out and get the job done.
- "Solve problems in advance" -- Be active not reactive.
- "Always make those around you look good" -- People will
want you on their team if you help make the group look
good and not just hog the glory. WINNING HABITS: 4 SECRETS THAT WILL CHANGE THE REST OF
YOUR LIFE is fun to read due to the parable writings that
are easy to use in business, in the community and at
home. Now if I can find myself a team, I can double my
review production. Harriet Klausner
Reviewed by Harriet Klausner
Posted February 27, 2004
Summary4 simple secrets of success... Make them work for you!Be
first on, last off, and add extra value
Never trade results for excuses
Solve problems in advance
Always make those around you look good
In the spirit of Who Moved My Cheese and Seven Habits, this
business parable teaches you the four personal habits at
the heart of success, then shows how to put them to work...
live them... and change your life forever.
Winning Habits is about making great things happen around
you... and for you. This powerful parable identifies the four
fundamental habits that lead to success... and helps you
apply those habits in your life... your whole life... starting
right now.
When it comes to identifying simple personal changes that
lead to powerful results, nobody knows more than Dick
Lyles. And nobody's better at helping you make those
changes stick... for today, tomorrow, and the rest of your
life. (If you're among the millions who've been touched by
his personal appearances and consulting engagements, you
already know that!)
Whether you're struggling to jumpstart your career... or lead
a team to greatness... or improve your entire organization's
performance... or you're a consultant, coach, or trainer...
Winning Habits has the answers. Read it. Share it. Live it!
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