Mastering Civility: A Manifesto for the Workplace
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| Rating | : | 4.63 (865 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1455568988 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 240 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-08-07 |
| Language | : | English |
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Anonymous Reader said A Pragmatic and Uplifting Prescription for What Ails the Workplace. Outstanding book that powerfully demonstrates why and how nice guys finish first. While many of the civility strategies discussed by Georgetown University business professor Christine Porath are basic (say please and thank you, don't interrupt, share credit, ask questions rather than barking orders), *mo. Must read for every human being! Renee Thompson As a workplace bullying expert myself, I'm always interested in learning more from other experts. After all, we all have the same goals!! I do have to say that sometimes I'm disappointed. But not this time. I was so engrossed with Christine's book on civility and truly had a hard time putting it down. No. Worth Reading This is needed in today's workplace. Practical application ideas. It reminded me to pay attention to the basics -- because they do make a difference. It also made me aware of how draining it is to be on the receiving end of incivility.
Even if people want to perform well, they can't. Ultimately incivility cuts the bottom line.In MASTERING CIVILITY, Christine Porath shows how people can enhance their influence and effectiveness with civility. Slights, insensitivities, and rude behaviors can cut deeply and hijack focus. Combining scientific research with fascinating evidence from popular culture and fields such as neuroscience, medicine, and psychology, this book provides managers and employers with a much-needed wake-up call, while also reminding them of what they can do right now to improve the quality of their workplaces..
Porath travels the world working with leading organizations such as Google and the International Monetary Fund to help them solve the vexing problem of incivility.. Christine Porath is Associate Professor of Management at the McDonough School of Business at Georgetown University
Along with being a fascinating read, this book offers the key to a healthier, happier, more productive workplace, better customer relationships, and higher profits."Marshall Goldsmith, the Thinkers50 #1 Leadership Thinker in the World"In her important new book, Christine Porath incisively explores the epidemic of incivility that has infected our workplaces and lives. I couldn't put it down. It is a must read for every leader in every field."Daniel H. Christine Porath shows that even just being near incivility is enough to shatter your focus and stifle your success, and offers practical insights for creating more humane organizations."Adam Grant, New York Times bestselling author of Originals and Give and Take"A brilliant, well-researched playbook on civility. De