TY - BOOK AU - Watson, Charles E. AU - Idinopulos, Thomas A. TI - Are you your own worst enemy?: the nine inner strengths you need to overcome self-defeating tendencies at work SN - 9780275992248 (alk. paper) AV - 650.1 WAT U1 - 650.1 PY - 2007/// CY - New Delhi PB - Macmillan KW - Organizational behavior KW - Self-management (Psychology) KW - Responsibility KW - Integrity KW - Emotional intelligence KW - Work KW - Psychological aspects N1 - Includes bibliographical references (p. [181]-184) and index; Develop what it takes to make things happen : assume responsibility, initiate action, accept the consequences -- Make the most of who you are : understand yourself, accept yourself, be yourself -- Sharpen your thinking skills : see beyond the obvious, pay attention to your surroundings, anticipate consequences and outcomes -- Be the kind of person others want to be around : value feelings, treat others with dignity, be an encourager -- Break the chains of mindless routine : exercise your imagination, turn failures and mistakes into lessons, rise above mediocrity -- Become an effective learner and continue learning : be curious, reflect on your observations, expose your mind to new ideas -- Master the art of self-discipline : assess your actions honestly, cause your emotions to work for you, learn to make favorable impressions -- Act with integrity : know good from evil, right from wrong, defeat self-centeredness, pursue the good and right wholeheartedly -- Be of service to others : rise above indifference, have an ultimate concern that goes beyond your self, serve others generously ER -