Your Survival Strategies Are Killing You: The Eight Principles You Must Follow To Thrive in Life and Work
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| Rating | : | 4.83 (837 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0979156106 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 279 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-02-22 |
| Language | : | English |
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The assessment tools were very informative and helpful. --Pamela MillsExcellent book for team development. Everyone who reports to me has read it and we now use the eight principles as our operating guidelines. i saw myself in everyone of the characters. --Mike Hirsh, CEO of a marketing and PR company . --Dan Armstrong, Executive VP of a Silicon Valley software companyI am giving this book to every person in my company and to every new hire. It's sets a new standard. I had no idea I would learn so much about myself. I could not put this book down. Something new was happening around every corner. I want all of my friends to read it
"Great for the most sensitive to the most narcissistic" according to E,Rappy. I don't usually read self-help books but I met Martha and was very impressed. I picked up the book more out of curiosity then anything else and was pleasantly pleased to find I enjoyed it.Martha tells the story of meeting a few clients in a retreat like atmosphere. As she gets to know each individual and goes through the weekend with them, you start to see a little of yourself in this person or that, or maybe your more like one individual then another. Either way, as the characters learn about themselves and Martha imparts her wisdom, you too can learn about yourself and gain s. Your Survival Strategies Are Killing You: The Eight Principles You Must Follow To Thrive in Life and Work Simona Martha:I received your book yesterday in the mail and immediately started reading it. I accidentally left it home when I went to work; however, the few pages I read captured my attention and thirst for more. When I did arrive home; I work the third shift 5:00 pm - 1:30 am; I could not wait to pick-up where I left off. I read until my eyes closed savoring each moment to memory.Please allow me to share that I had reached page 57, yet this morning I woke up with new found energy and insight into getting back on track with my life. I immediately started making changes and looking a. I needed this book! I am one of those who has benefitted from personal time with Martha Borst, the author of this book. Now that you know that, let me share that having access to Martha's insight through this book at this time has been an incredible gift. I was able to make some very important and life-changing decisions after reading this book and re-learning these lessons. I have shared the book with others that know nothing of Martha's work and they are also gaining the insight and confidence they need to make positive and necessary changes in how they just live. Martha helped me to center myse
This is not another "power of positive thinking" book, with lists of things to do, theories or rules you have to follow. Throughout this intriguing tale you will be captivated by the four characters who, in a few life-changing days of denial, resistance, internal struggle, and awakening, learn how they are blocking their own success. In "Your Survival Strategies Are Killing You!" you will actually be drawn into the absorbing story in a way that moves you from observer to participant allowing you to experience your own transformation at the skillful hands of Martha Borst.
Despite daunting challenges and significant physical limitations of crippling rheumatoid arthritis, she has started up and sold four successful companies. Currently she is President of Avista Consulting Group, Inc., a management firm that provides a systematic, integrated approach to organization effectiveness and culture change through professional consult