
- 192 pages
- English
- ePUB (mobile friendly)
- Available on iOS & Android
About this book
Originally published in 1985, this bestselling, essential book about management and motivation has over 1 million copies in print and remains relevant for today.
Alan Loy McGinnis, author of the award-winning, international bestseller The Friendship Factor, studied great leaders throughout history, the most effective organizations of modern times, and prominent psychologists to culminate a wealth of motivational tips and ideas. In this book are 12 practical principles to help anyone -- parent, manager, teacher, friend -- motivate, inspire, influence, and build enthusiasm.
Mastering the art of motivation and improving relational habits isn't easy but McGinnis includes encouragement alongside real-life examples to relay life application for any scenario. Every chapter is a must-read with deeper revelations on specific topics and powerful ways to focus one's energy toward change and improvement.
People management, team-building, individual assessment, goal setting, accountability, and dealing with trouble-makers are just a few of the topics covered in the highly accessible chapters. McGinnis' positive and strengths-based approach inspires momentous change, allowing individuality and input along the way. Bringing out the best starts with you, and then you can bring out the best in others.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Title Page
- Copyright
- Dedication
- Contents
- Acknowledgments
- Preface
- Chapter One: The Psychology of Motivation
- Chapter Two: Expecting the Best
- Chapter Three: A Tailor-Made Plan of Motivation
- Chapter Four: A Commitment to Excellence
- Chapter Five: The Management of Failure
- Chapter Six: Building Inner Drive
- Chapter Seven: The Power of the Success Story
- Chapter Eight: The Secret of Parlaying Small Successes into Larger Gains
- Chapter Nine: When to Praise and When to Reprimand
- Chapter Ten: The Will to Win
- Chapter Eleven: How to Get People to Cooperate with Each Other
- Chapter Twelve: How to Deal with the Abrasive Troublemaker
- Chapter Thirteen: The Personailty of the Motivator
- Chapter Fourteen: The Helping Other People Grow Can Become Life's Greatest Joy
- Notes
- Index of Names