Readers will finish "Face It" feeling like they've just left a session with their own personal coach, ready to face their fear and achieve success. "Face It" guides readers through a unique self-assessment program. Readers will come to understand which of these basic behavioral profiles they may unintentionally be falling into, as well as how to work with those they find themselves up against in the workplace.
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The primary reason people don't succeed at work is fear, according to Horn, an executive consultant and coach in Toronto. This fear creates different personalities, including worriers, control freaks, fakes, attention-seekers, victims and prisoners. Using examples from his own practice, Horn explains how to diagnose these profiles. He asks people what they're thinking as they continue to exhibit certain behavior, even if the particular demeanor is hurting them professionally. Often, the individuals recall something from their childhood that explains why they act in a certain way. Once people are aware of the reasons for their behavior, they can slowly begin to change. The author addresses individuals wanting to modify their behavior as well as people who interact with "problem types." As Horn explains, "If someone does not readily admit to the negative effects of their behavior, and you need the behavior to change, then don't go to the topic of motive. Stay on the topic of behavior." Horn's style is friendly and clear, and the real-life anecdotes and dialogues ably support the author's thesis. However, some readers may find the book slows down when Horn discusses his "transcendence model" and how to understand the needs of the "self." As a result, the book will most benefit readers who are already comfortable with psychological approaches to work situations.
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Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
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Library Journal: "Horn’s distinctive focus on the psychological reasons for certain workplace behaviors is especially useful. Recommended for all collections."
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
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Invaluable Wake Up Call,
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This review is from: Face It: Recognizing and Conquering the Hidden Fear That Drives All Conflict at Work (Hardcover)
If this book can tell you something about yourself, then it is invaluable to you. It is highly original. It is exceptionally well written with a flowing style. The six fear based behaviour types provides a powerful self assessment device. This is the first step to understanding others. I think I'm now getting the message. Thanks Art Horn!
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This review is from: Face It: Recognizing and Conquering the Hidden Fear That Drives All Conflict at Work (Hardcover)
Having read and reread this book I feel confident in recommending it to anyone interested in learning to deal with with workplace conflict and cohabitation.
The author persuasively and logically argues that most workplace conflict is driven by fears that we may not even be aware of. Using the practical strategies put forth in the book has allowed me to gain greater understanding of where fears come from and how to cope with them. This book would be a valuable tool for anyone interested in turning discord into harmony, both at home and at work. The final section of the book suffers slightly from what felt to me like a shift in tone and emphasis. This part of the book seemed to be where the author became concerned with sharing his own personal worldview and therefore might be less useful for the hardcore business reader looking for workplace strategies to implement. That being said, I found this portion of the book to be interesting and enlightening to read simply as a human being and not as a "business person". Highly recommended.
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