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Creating We: Change I-Thinking to WE-Thinking & Build a Healthy, Thriving Organization [Hardcover]

Judith E. Glaser (Author)

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Publication Date: April 2005

I. Me. Us. Them. These seemingly innocent pronouns have the power to completely stymie growth and erode unity within companies of all sizes - from privately owned small businesses to large conglomerates. Creating WE, by visionary executive coach Judith E. Glaser, goes to the root of the problem, showing how self-centered, unimaginative, noncollaborative "I-centric" work environments cause "cancer cells" to form in the workplace, dooming companies to failure. For small and large companies that can't seem to interact and communicate effectively from manager to staff, department to department, and division to division, Creating WE - the flagship book in Adams Media's new business imprint, Platinum Press - helps dissipate the cancer cells that continue to plague companies and hold them back from achieving the breakout success that is well within reach. The book has particular resonance for the myriad business entities that have been acquired, merged, restructured, downsized - or, in the midst of rapid growth and expansion, are unable to maintain the sense of unity they once had. By creating Glaser's revolutionary "WE" culture, everyone works toward the same common goal, turning the selfish, self-serving pronouns "they," "them," "their," and "I" into the magical word WE and achieving unparalleled results.

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About the Author

Judith E. Glaser is an executive coach and organizational coach and president of a communications company. Her high-powered client list includes Pfizer; Clairol; IBM; Price Waterhouse Coopers; Revlon; PepsiCo; Slim-Fast; Donna Karan International; and Reader's Digest.

Product Details

Hardcover: 350 pages
Publisher: Adams Media Corporation; 1 edition (April 2005)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 159337268X
ISBN-13: 978-1593372682
Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6 x 1.4 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds

Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (16 customer reviews)

Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,031,912 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars This is a great book and I highly recommend it, April 6, 2005

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Judith Glaser has herself tapped into the "we" philosophy that she so ably illuminates in her excellent new book. She has synthesized insights, anecdotes and examples from her very wide and deep circle of colleagues and clients and has created something both highly original and highly applicable. The book itself puts into practice the values it espouses, considering all of the different perspectives that must somehow get melded together in order for organizations to function well. By skillfully mixing stories, models, and practical advice, "Creating We" clearly spells out, for individuals, teams and entire organizations, what to do, and what not to do, in order to be successful.

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5.0 out of 5 stars How to Succeed in the Game of Life, April 1, 2005

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Never before have I read a no nonsense book about business, relationships and daily problem solving that I can apply to my own life as well. Ms. Glaser approaches her ideas and concepts in a totally fresh and inspiring way. Most leadership books give you the theory of problem solving but in Creating We, the author encourages readers to come out of the "group think" and aspire to even greater heights of productivity, community spirit and a more intutive sense of self awareness...This is the bible for anyone searching to find more success in every area of their lives.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A Primer for Life, March 14, 2005

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"Creating We" is the definitive guide to managing - your business, your relationships, your life. It provides a step-by-step method that works in all situations to create the leader that is in everyone. It shows you how to turn situations around so that you become the one responsible for its succcess. It shows you how to re-position yourself as the leader - in all life's situations and relationships. Most particularly, it shows how you can be the catalyst for your business' success regardless of where you stand on the corporate ladder. I found this book invaluable in changing how I perceive every situation. I recommend it to everyone, as a primer for how to conduct your life.

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