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The Resource How to have a good day : harnessing the power of behavioral science to transform our working lives, Caroline Webb

How to have a good day : harnessing the power of behavioral science to transform our working lives, Caroline Webb

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Summary
"In How to Have a Good Day, Caroline Webb, business consultant and former partner at powerhouse McKinsey and Co., brings together the findings on behavioral economics and neuroscience--subjects that have led to dozens of bestselling books over the last decade--to show us how we can use these revolutionary new findings to improve how we work. Organized around seven factors that determine whether we have a good day at work, Webb offers us specific tools that we can use based on what we now know about how our brains work, and she shows us how we can incorporate them into our conversations, meetings, and projects in a way that will increase productivity, confidence, and enjoyment"--
Language
eng
Work
Publication
Edition
First edition.
Extent
viii, 360 pages
Contents
  • The science essentials. The two-system brain ; The discover-defend axis ; The mind-body loop
  • Part I: Priorities : setting intentional direction for your day. Choosing your filters ; Setting great goals ; Reinforcing your intentions
  • Part II: Productivity : making the hours in the day go further. Singletasking ; Planning deliberate downtime ; Overcoming overload ; Beating procrastination
  • Part III: Relationships : making the most of every interaction. Building real rapport ; Resolving tensions ; Bringing the best out of others
  • Part IV: Thinking : being your smartest, wisest, most creative self. Reaching insight ; Making wise decisions ; Boosting your brainpower
  • Part V: Influence : maximizing the impact of all you say and do. Getting through their filters ; Making things happen ; Conveying confidence
  • Part VI: Resilience : sailing through setbacks and annoyances. Keeping a cool head ; Moving on ; Staying strong
  • Part VII: Energy : boosting your enthusiasm and enjoyment. Topping up the tank ; Playing to your strengths
  • Postscript: Making it stick
  • Appendix. How to be good at meetings ; How to be good at email ; How to reinvigorate your routine
Isbn
9780553419634
Link
9780553419634.jpg
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Label
How to have a good day : harnessing the power of behavioral science to transform our working lives
Title
How to have a good day
Title remainder
harnessing the power of behavioral science to transform our working lives
Statement of responsibility
Caroline Webb
Creator
Subject
Language
eng
Summary
"In How to Have a Good Day, Caroline Webb, business consultant and former partner at powerhouse McKinsey and Co., brings together the findings on behavioral economics and neuroscience--subjects that have led to dozens of bestselling books over the last decade--to show us how we can use these revolutionary new findings to improve how we work. Organized around seven factors that determine whether we have a good day at work, Webb offers us specific tools that we can use based on what we now know about how our brains work, and she shows us how we can incorporate them into our conversations, meetings, and projects in a way that will increase productivity, confidence, and enjoyment"--
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DLC
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1971-
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Webb, Caroline
Dewey number
650.101/9
Index
index present
LC call number
HF5548.8
LC item number
.W35 2016
Literary form
non fiction
Nature of contents
bibliography
http://library.link/vocab/subjectName
  • Psychology, Industrial
  • Neuropsychology
  • Performance
  • Job satisfaction
  • PSYCHOLOGY
  • SELF-HELP
Label
How to have a good day : harnessing the power of behavioral science to transform our working lives, Caroline Webb
Link
9780553419634.jpg
Instantiates
Publication
Bibliography note
Includes bibliographical references and index
Carrier category
volume
Carrier category code
  • nc
Carrier MARC source
rdacarrier
Content category
text
Content type code
  • txt
Content type MARC source
rdacontent
Contents
The science essentials. The two-system brain ; The discover-defend axis ; The mind-body loop -- Part I: Priorities : setting intentional direction for your day. Choosing your filters ; Setting great goals ; Reinforcing your intentions -- Part II: Productivity : making the hours in the day go further. Singletasking ; Planning deliberate downtime ; Overcoming overload ; Beating procrastination -- Part III: Relationships : making the most of every interaction. Building real rapport ; Resolving tensions ; Bringing the best out of others -- Part IV: Thinking : being your smartest, wisest, most creative self. Reaching insight ; Making wise decisions ; Boosting your brainpower -- Part V: Influence : maximizing the impact of all you say and do. Getting through their filters ; Making things happen ; Conveying confidence -- Part VI: Resilience : sailing through setbacks and annoyances. Keeping a cool head ; Moving on ; Staying strong -- Part VII: Energy : boosting your enthusiasm and enjoyment. Topping up the tank ; Playing to your strengths -- Postscript: Making it stick -- Appendix. How to be good at meetings ; How to be good at email ; How to reinvigorate your routine
Control code
1645017
Dimensions
24 cm
Edition
First edition.
Extent
viii, 360 pages
Isbn
9780553419634
Lccn
2015026815
Media category
unmediated
Media MARC source
rdamedia
Media type code
  • n
System control number
  • (Sirsi) 1645017
  • (OCoLC)914156964
Label
How to have a good day : harnessing the power of behavioral science to transform our working lives, Caroline Webb
Link
9780553419634.jpg
Publication
Bibliography note
Includes bibliographical references and index
Carrier category
volume
Carrier category code
  • nc
Carrier MARC source
rdacarrier
Content category
text
Content type code
  • txt
Content type MARC source
rdacontent
Contents
The science essentials. The two-system brain ; The discover-defend axis ; The mind-body loop -- Part I: Priorities : setting intentional direction for your day. Choosing your filters ; Setting great goals ; Reinforcing your intentions -- Part II: Productivity : making the hours in the day go further. Singletasking ; Planning deliberate downtime ; Overcoming overload ; Beating procrastination -- Part III: Relationships : making the most of every interaction. Building real rapport ; Resolving tensions ; Bringing the best out of others -- Part IV: Thinking : being your smartest, wisest, most creative self. Reaching insight ; Making wise decisions ; Boosting your brainpower -- Part V: Influence : maximizing the impact of all you say and do. Getting through their filters ; Making things happen ; Conveying confidence -- Part VI: Resilience : sailing through setbacks and annoyances. Keeping a cool head ; Moving on ; Staying strong -- Part VII: Energy : boosting your enthusiasm and enjoyment. Topping up the tank ; Playing to your strengths -- Postscript: Making it stick -- Appendix. How to be good at meetings ; How to be good at email ; How to reinvigorate your routine
Control code
1645017
Dimensions
24 cm
Edition
First edition.
Extent
viii, 360 pages
Isbn
9780553419634
Lccn
2015026815
Media category
unmediated
Media MARC source
rdamedia
Media type code
  • n
System control number
  • (Sirsi) 1645017
  • (OCoLC)914156964

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