Stand out a real world guide to get clear, find purpose and become the boss of busy
Tools, tips and strategies to stop the cycle of 'busy' and start getting ahead Stand Out shows you how to stop working so much, and start achieving instead. Everyone is busy, but working harder to do more isn't getting us anywhere. We're overwhelmed, distracted and detached, and...
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Milton, Qld.
Wiley
2016
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| Collection: | O'Reilly - Collection details see MPG.ReNa |
Table of Contents:
- Drive what could beReconnect to what you are awesome at
- your strengths; It's time to own it (time that is); PART III COMBAT BURN OUT; chapter 06 Define what 's important; The cost of Burn Out; The universal truth; Your values- from obscure to clear; Explore your unique blend; Identify your values; Listen to the rumblings; Know what presses your buttons; Explore your top five lists; The bullshit of balance; chapter 07 Design a values-aligned life; From diminished to amplified; Your intention drives your attention; Your behaviours show your intentions; Your environment reflects your values
- Rituals are your AnchorRefresh and redesign; chapter 08 Defend the sacred; From exposed to protected; Let go of #FOMO; Draw the line; Mitigate the impact; Delegate like a boss; Eliminate it, stat; Leadership: defend what's sacred in your workplace; Set non-negotiables; Make it public; Celebrate and reward; Know the 'why' behind the 'what'; PART IV TACKLE FREAK OUT; chapter 9 Map it; From blindfolded to blueprint; Getting found when we're feeling lost; Five essential components of maps; 1. Title; 2. Orientation; 3. Legend; 4. Scale; 5. Date; Track the action that gets the traction
- The pursuit of calm (not happiness)Part II STEP OUT OF CHECKOUT; chapter 03 Hit the reset button; From martyr to warrior; It's time to be selfish; Reset
- do it your way; The reset three-step; The reset toolbox; Oxygen masks aren't just for emergencies; Reset rituals; Beware the false breaks; Be purposeful about pausing; chapter 04 Re-establish boundaries; From victim to validated; The three myths about boundaries; Myth #1: Boundaries are selfish; Truth #1: Boundaries allow us to care more deeply for others; Myth #2: Setting boundaries pushes people away
- STAND OUT; Contents; About the author; Preface; Introduction; Open 24/7; Becoming the boss of busy; What if nothing changed?; What state are you in?; It's your time to Stand Out; Part I Get Your Sh*t Together; chapter 01 Productivity is not the answer; Let's check the pulse; The orient express; They've Sold us a Lemon; What if I fail?; Meeting the two drivers of change; Driver 1: Connecting to purpose; Driver 2: Making progress; chapter 02 Know your state; Finding one purpose is not your pursuit; What's each state costing you?; What you need to invest in for each state
- Truth #2: Setting boundaries gives others permission to do the sameMyth #3: Setting boundaries takes too much time; Truth #3: Taking time now will free up time (and your angst) later; Listen to the niggles; Four tools to set boundaries that stick; Tool #1: Expand your options; know your preferences; Tool #2: Drop the 'hint'; Tool #3: Be okay with push back; Tool #4: Stop apologising (#sorrynotsorry); Set it
- the universe will test it; In the everyday moments; chapter 05 Reconnect with what matters; From cynical to grateful; Self-harm versus self-calm; Let's get physical; Accept what is