Flying Without a Net by Thomas J Delong
Confronted by omnipresent threats of job loss and change, even the brightest among us are anxious. This book explains how to draw strength from vulnerability. Packed with practical advice and inspiring stories, it is suitable for leaders seeking to thrive in this Age of Anxiety.
"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
Thomas DeLong is the Philip J. Stomberg Professor of Management Practice in the Organizational Behavior area at the Harvard Business School. His research focuses on the challenges facing individuals and organizations in the process of change.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781422162293 |
| ISBN 10 | 142216229X |
| Title | Flying Without a Net |
| Author | Thomas J Delong |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Harvard Business Review Press |
| Year published | 2011-06-14 |
| Number of pages | 288 |
| Prizes | Commended for Axiom Business Book Awards (Success/Motivation) 2012 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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