The Paradox of Success
When Winning at Work Means Losing at Life
Published on 1. September 1995
Book
Hardback
272 pages
978-0-07-709209-2 (ISBN)
Description
This text explores the paradox of business success, where the pain of business victories outweighs the rewards. It discusses the cost of success and how it affects those involved. The second half of the book provides guidelines on how to overcome the problem and start again.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
McGraw-Hill Education - Europe
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 210 mm
Width: 142 mm
Weight
520 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-07-709209-2 (9780077092092)
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Schweitzer Classification
Content
Prisoners of the office; the paradox of success; the hidden assets of the shadow - mining for gold; money, power, people and performance - the rise of Hubris; the promise of renewal - begin by stepping back; promoting renewal - getting past the fear of letting go; deeper into renewal - the retreat; home again - staying renewed in the work world; the long-distance leader and the self-renewing organization.