Flying Without a Net: Turn Fear of Change Into Fuel for Success

by DeLong, Thomas J. | HC | VeryGood
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A book that does not look new and has been read but is in excellent condition. No obvious damage to the cover, with the dust jacket (if applicable) included for hard covers. No missing or damaged pages, no creases or tears, and no underlining/highlighting of text or writing in the margins. May be very minimal identifying marks on the inside cover. Very minimal wear and tear. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitionsopens in a new window or tab
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“May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend ...
Binding
Hardcover
Weight
1 lbs
Product Group
Book
IsTextBook
No
ISBN
9781422162293
Book Title
Flying Without a Net : Turn Fear of Change Into Fuel for Success
Publisher
Harvard Business Review Press
Item Length
9.2 in
Publication Year
2011
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Illustrator
Yes
Item Height
1 in
Author
Thomas J. Delong
Genre
Self-Help, Business & Economics, Psychology
Topic
Leadership, Human Resources & Personnel Management, Motivational, General, Motivational & Inspirational, Personal Growth / Success
Item Weight
18 Oz
Item Width
6.1 in
Number of Pages
288 Pages
Category

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Product Identifiers

Publisher
Harvard Business Review Press
ISBN-10
142216229X
ISBN-13
9781422162293
eBay Product ID (ePID)
12038666310

Product Key Features

Book Title
Flying Without a Net : Turn Fear of Change Into Fuel for Success
Number of Pages
288 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Leadership, Human Resources & Personnel Management, Motivational, General, Motivational & Inspirational, Personal Growth / Success
Publication Year
2011
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Self-Help, Business & Economics, Psychology
Author
Thomas J. Delong
Format
Hardcover

Dimensions

Item Height
1 in
Item Weight
18 Oz
Item Length
9.2 in
Item Width
6.1 in

Additional Product Features

Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2010-054392
Dewey Edition
22
Reviews
"For those who like a little psychoanalysis with their summer reading, this is the perfect book." - Atlanta Journal-Constitution, "Summing Up: Recommended" -- CHOICE "If you have these types of personalities in your organization, or are one yourself, DeLong's book will be enormously helpful." -- HR Professional magazine "As part leadership training and part psychology text, Flying Without a Net takes on the often-overlooked soft side of the leadership vortex, and DeLong's timing could not be better." -- Korn Ferry Briefings "The jargon-free book delivers a helpful read that will give you a sophisticated means to accomplish your tasks with grace and aplomb." "Read Flying Without a Net to reassess your ambitions, restore your sensibilities and inspire you to do more than just checking tasks off a list." -- Small Business Trends (smallbiztrends.com) "For those who like a little psychoanalysis with their summer reading, this is the perfect book." -- Atlanta Journal-Constitution "...Harvard Business School professor Thomas J. DeLong's Flying Without a Net is a must-read." - Infosys Finacle Connect, The jargon-free book delivers a helpful read that will give you a sophisticated means to accomplish your tasks with grace and aplomb." Read Flying Without a Net to reassess your ambitions, restore your sensibilities and inspire you to do more than just checking tasks off a list." — Small Business Trends (smallbiztrends.com) For those who like a little psychoanalysis with their summer reading, this is the perfect book." - Atlanta Journal-Constitution …Harvard Business School professor Thomas J. DeLong's Flying Without a Net is a must-read." - Infosys Finacle Connect, As part leadership training and part psychology text, Flying Without a Net takes on the often-overlooked soft side of the leadership vortex, and DeLong's timing could not be better." Korn Ferry Briefings The jargon-free book delivers a helpful read that will give you a sophisticated means to accomplish your tasks with grace and aplomb." Read Flying Without a Net to reassess your ambitions, restore your sensibilities and inspire you to do more than just checking tasks off a list." — Small Business Trends (smallbiztrends.com) For those who like a little psychoanalysis with their summer reading, this is the perfect book." - Atlanta Journal-Constitution …Harvard Business School professor Thomas J. DeLong's Flying Without a Net is a must-read." - Infosys Finacle Connect, For those who like a little psychoanalysis with their summer reading, this is the perfect book." - Atlanta Journal-Constitution …Harvard Business School professor Thomas J. DeLong's Flying Without a Net is a must-read." - Infosys Finacle Connect, Summing Up: Recommended" — CHOICE If you have these types of personalities in your organization, or are one yourself, DeLong's book will be enormously helpful." — HR Professional magazine As part leadership training and part psychology text, Flying Without a Net takes on the often-overlooked soft side of the leadership vortex, and DeLong's timing could not be better." — Korn Ferry Briefings The jargon-free book delivers a helpful read that will give you a sophisticated means to accomplish your tasks with grace and aplomb." Read Flying Without a Net to reassess your ambitions, restore your sensibilities and inspire you to do more than just checking tasks off a list." — Small Business Trends (smallbiztrends.com) For those who like a little psychoanalysis with their summer reading, this is the perfect book." — Atlanta Journal-Constitution …Harvard Business School professor Thomas J. DeLong's Flying Without a Net is a must-read." - Infosys Finacle Connect, If you have these types of personalities in your organization, or are one yourself, DeLong's book will be enormously helpful." — HR Professional magazine As part leadership training and part psychology text, Flying Without a Net takes on the often-overlooked soft side of the leadership vortex, and DeLong's timing could not be better." — Korn Ferry Briefings The jargon-free book delivers a helpful read that will give you a sophisticated means to accomplish your tasks with grace and aplomb." Read Flying Without a Net to reassess your ambitions, restore your sensibilities and inspire you to do more than just checking tasks off a list." — Small Business Trends (smallbiztrends.com) For those who like a little psychoanalysis with their summer reading, this is the perfect book." — Atlanta Journal-Constitution …Harvard Business School professor Thomas J. DeLong's Flying Without a Net is a must-read." - Infosys Finacle Connect
Dewey Decimal
658.3/14
Synopsis
Named one of 100 Leadership & Success Books to Read in a Lifetime by Amazon Editors Confronted by omnipresent threats of job loss and change, even the brightest among us are anxious. In response, we're hunkering down, blocking ourselves from new challenges. This response hurts us and our organizations, but we fear making ourselves even more vulnerable by committing mistakes while learning something new. In Flying Without a Net , Thomas DeLong explains how to draw strength from vulnerability. First, understand the forces that escalate anxiety in high achievers and the unproductive behaviors you turn to for relief. Then adopt practices that give you the courage to "do the right things poorly" before "doing the right things well." Drawing on his extensive research and consulting work, DeLong lays out: - Roots of high achievers' anxiety: fear of being wrong and lack of a sense of purpose, and a craving for human connection - Destructive behaviors we adopt to relieve our anxiety: busyness, comparing ourselves to others, and blaming others for our frustrations - Behaviors we must adopt to gain strength from vulnerability: putting the past behind us and seeking honest feedback Packed with practical advice and inspiring stories, Flying Without a Net is an invaluable resource for all leaders seeking to thrive in this Age of Anxiety.
LC Classification Number
HF5549.5.M63D454

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