Alan Downs presents a breakthrough approach to helping executives when the crushing demands of the business world collide with the inner needs of the individual. Adapting classic methods that put crisis management at the heart of effective executive coaching, Downs compellingly explains how to deal with conflict and get the executive back on track.
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Being an executive isn't easy, according to management psychologist and former HR executive Downs. Many leaders are constantly dealing with fundamentals of commitment, isolation, self-confidence, belonging and leading. Offering guidance to fellow coaches, Downs uses his own know-how and the knowledge of his peers. Fifteen chapters explore coaching techniques to help executives when they're feeling overwhelmed. The most important "trade secret," Downs says, is for an executive to be "emotionally involved and committed to his job, organization, and career." The rest of his advice stems from this tenet, and though the book is dense, those working with managers or directors will find solid guidance.
Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information, Inc.
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"Down's strength,ability to analyze each type of crisis, breaking it down into manageable parts that don't seem quite so overwhelming" -- St.Petersburgh, FL Times February 2003
.. this may be the best book on working with people & other resources to achieve desired goals -- Training, February 2003
.. this may be the best book on working with people & other resources to achieve desired goals -- Training, February 2003
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Alan Downs, Ph.D. is a clinical psychologist in private practice located in Beverly Hills, California. He is the author of seven previous books and continues to write and hold workshops across the United States. He is actively involved in dialectical behavior therapy and is a member of the Beverly Hills DBT Team. Dr. Downs is the former CEO of Michael's House Treatment Center where he currently holds weekend workshops for families of those struggling with addictions. His current book, THE VELVET RAGE, has been acclaimed as "groundbreaking" for the gay male community. Dr. Downs has been a guest on many media programs including, THE OPRAH WINFREY SHOW, TODAY SHOW, and NPR's MORNING EDITION.
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What a well written, user friendly book!Easy and fun to read. Seems to be right on target, and gives a lot of excellent examples to illustrate "secrets". This will be a "handbook" for me as I start a new company, Encouragement Resources, LLC.
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