How To Self-Destruct: Making the Least of What’s Left of Your Career [Paperback]

Jason Seiden (Author)

Editorial Reviews

Review

When reading the book How to Self-Destruct there is that moment, after pages and pages of laughing at the stupid things other people do in their careers, when the reader hits the prescient passage.

It is that moment when you look up from the pages and say, "Hey, how does this guy know me?" --Ann Belser, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

About the Author

Jason Seiden works with upper-level executives to resolve high-level personnel problems in organizations. He lives in his hometown of Highland Park, Illinois.

Product Details

• Paperback: 92 pages
• Publisher: iUniverse, Inc. (September 29, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0595399460
• ISBN-13: 978-0595399468
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.8 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #332,144 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

I improve the way professionals work and live by making them better communicators, especially online.

My work has appeared on national and cable television, radio, print, and online news outlets. I am the Interim co-Chair of the Career Advisory Board (presented by DeVry).

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Insightful, witty, and remarkably accurate, October 17, 2006

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Vanessa Ruda, Ph.D. (Chicago, IL) - See all my reviews

This review is from: How To Self-Destruct: Making the Least of What’s Left of Your Career (Paperback)

As a management consultant with a doctorate degree in organizational psychology, I witness the self-destructive behavior of executives on a daily basis. I never cease to be amazed at the careless, short-sighted, and oftentimes ridiculous behavior of educated people in high level leadership positions. Jason has captured this lunacy in an insightful, concise, laugh-out-loud debut that provides a roadmap for how to manage your career. By highlighting those things we do to self destruct, Jason also skillfully guides the reader toward behaviors and attitudes that lead to success. I would recommend this book to colleagues and clients alike.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Whether you work in a cubicle or corner office, you must read this book!, January 7, 2008

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Gary S. Katz (Dallas, TX) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: How to Self-Destruct: Making the Least of What's Left of Your Career (Paperback)

I learned more about career development by reading this book than I did from earning my MBA, and I certainly laughed a whole lot more. Jason's wit and wisdom make this book almost impossible to put down. It had me taking a good look at myself and identifying the ways I have been sabotaging my own success. It also has some great tips for improving your personal life. I cannot recommend this book highly enough!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Plain and simple truths that everyone needs to hear about being your best in the business world., October 17, 2006

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Kathy Kaatz Mcrae (Chicago, IL) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: How To Self-Destruct: Making the Least of What’s Left of Your Career (Paperback)

A humorous and insightful jouney of our actions and attitudes as we try to ride the road to success. Jason's self deprecating humor allows you to feel in good company as you muddle your way up the ladder. Laughing your way through your own self-destructive behavior you can acknowledge, accept, and begin to make the changes neccessary to stop the destruction.
Funny and Intuitive, leaves you feeling there is hope, and change is possible.