Ten Commandments of Working in a Hostile Environment [Hardcover]

T. D. Jakes (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 4, 2005

In this empowering book, based on his bestselling video series, T.D. Jakes shows readers how to use Christian principles in the workplace, using faith as the key to happiness and productivity. Bishop Jakes explains how people can rise above petty conflicts, turn obstacles into opportunities, and let God do His work in their lives every day-even when they're coping with complaining co-workers or difficult bosses.

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How many of us dread waking up on a weekday . . and trundling in to yet another less-than-happy day at the workplace? Texas-based bishop T. D. Jakes--author of Maximize the Moment (2000), among other books, and pulpit raconteur and on-air celebrity--summarizes his new approach to vocations by drawing on the stories in the Bible, and on quotes and prayers based on that liturgy. Imploring all to remember that God has reasons for people to stay and leave jobs, and that work is all about fulfilling missions, he articulates his 10 commandments, and the benefits of looking at work through positive and spiritual lenses. Order number two, for instance, admonishes readers not to "expect to be appreciated"; he goes on to explain that to strive for that is to pander to please people, not to please a higher being. In his fifth "thou shalt," he offers alternatives to letting work get the best of you: consider exercise, find new relationships, take advantage of vacation, among others. The end goal? To enlighten, inspire, and energize. Barbara Jacobs
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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 18 and up
  
• Hardcover: 224 pages
• Publisher: Berkley Hardcover (January 4, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0425200167
• ISBN-13: 978-0425200162
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.4 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (22 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #120,080 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

T. D. Jakes is the CEO of TDJ Enterprises, LLP; founder and senior pastor of The Potter's House of Dallas, Inc., which has over 30,000 members; and the author of the New York Times bestselling Making Great Decisions and Reposition Yourself. Time magazine and CNN referred to him as "America's Best Preacher." His TV show, The Potter's Touch, reaches 67 million households per month. He has been the host of national radio and television broadcasts and is regularly featured on the highly rated Dr. Phil show. He lives in Dallas, Texas with his wife, five children, and two grandchildren.

Visit T. D. Jakes online at www.tdjakes.com.

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25 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars A Working-Place Guide of Principles., March 29, 2005

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Betty Burks "Betty Burks" (Knoxville, TN) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Ten Commandments of Working in a Hostile Environment (Hardcover)

The ten principles explained in detail in this book are for the secular, "work" world, and should be remembered along with the Ten Commandments of the Bible. Written by a "bishop" who authored the book and produced the movie, WOMAN, THOU ART LOOSED!

His Ten committments:

1. Know that you are anointed for the job or position you now hold!

2. Don't expect to be appreciated.

3. Embrace opportunities for change.

4. Do the job well while remembering the vision.

5. Don't let the environment get inside of you.

6. Increase your capacity to work with difficult personalities.

7. Where you are is not where you are going!

8. Achieve optimal results with minimal confusion.

9. Do not pledge allegiance to cliques and groups!

10. Always keep your song near you.

As can be seen throughout all ten of these commandments, you are gifted with special and unique abilities to succeed in the workplace where you find yourself; make the most of the opportunities as this chance may never come again. Count Your Blessings!

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the Best Resources of Its Kind Anywhere!, February 13, 2006

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Dr. W. G. Covington, Jr. (Edinboro, Pennsylvania) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Ten Commandments of Working in a Hostile Environment (Hardcover)

This book is a lifeline for people who feel trapped in a job that seems meaningless. Bishop Jakes shows you where the meaning can be found, using God's Word as his guide. He starts by explaining that it is a compliment from God that you have been placed in such inauspicious surroundings and cites precedents from the Bible of others who were favored by God who faced similar challenges.

The ten commandments of making the most of the "hostile season" during the process of overcoming are valid. Each one is described in detail. His grandmother taught Bishop Jakes by example. I won't spoil the surprise, but the lessons she imparted carried over from one generation to the next.

The reader is reminded, "No matter where you are right now...God has not abandoned you of the dreams that He's seeded in your heart." Each chapter concludes with a prayer designed to help you apply what you have just been taught. I didn't want the book to end. I read it slowly, relishing it, marking it, highlighting key points, and adding margin notes. This is my reading style anyway, but for this book my interaction was intensified due to the book's richness. This is the kind of book that can be read, re-read, and read some more.

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars help for work and my walk with Jesus..., August 1, 2005

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~auntysue~ (sanford, fl United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Ten Commandments of Working in a Hostile Environment (Hardcover)

I have to say this is one of the best books I have read in some time. A Christian co-worker and I are in a spiritual battle where we work and after praying scripture over the place and opening it up to let Jesus in, it is turning around to a better place to work and it is much calmer now. Then, I find this book and now I am turning around and calming down and really letting God be in charge. The "truths" that are written in this book are inspired. I got this book from the library but I will buy it so I can take it to work along with The Word (sword of the Spirit) and take the place over for Christ!