Confessions from the Corner Office 15 Instincts That Will Help You Get There

by Aylward, Scott; Moore, Pattye

• ISBN13: 9780470126783
• ISBN10: 0470126787
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2007-07-09
• Publisher: Wiley

Summary

Praise for Confessions from the Corner Office "As usual, Aylward and Moore have created a path that helps the reader identify and develop critical instincts, behaviors that not only create energy around business life, but can make personal lives richer and more rewarding." -- Kenneth Keymer, CEO and President, VICORP Restaurants "However you define your corner office, this book helps you develop the instincts you need to build deeper relationships and be more successful both personally and professionally." -- Andy Andrews, author of the New York Times bestseller, The Traveler's Gift "In Confessions, authors Aylward and Moore capture the reality of our humanity within the corridors of corporate America with real stories about real people." -- Clifton L. Taulbert, Pulitzer Prize-nominated author of The Last Train North "An insightful, practical guide to achieving a winning management style. I applaud the authors' ability to motivate with empathy rather than intimidation." -- Jerry Langley, Executive in Residence,Mendoza College of Business, University of Notre Dame

Author Biography

SCOTT AYLWARD and PATTYE MOORE are cofounders of INSTINCTS, LLC, a company dedicated to helping up-and-coming executives develop their leadership instincts and skills. Moore is the former president of Sonic Corp., parent company of Sonic, the largest drive-in restaurant chain in the United States. Aylward is the former chairman and CEO of Barkley Evergreen & Partners, the largest employee-owned advertising agency in the United States. During Aylward's tenure as CEO, Barkley Evergreen was recognized as one of the fastest growing agencies in the country. With Moore at Sonic and Aylward leading Sonic's advertising agency, Sonic grew from less than $900 million to just over $3 billion in system-wide sales; store-level volume and profit more than doubled; and Sonic was consistently ranked by Forbes magazine and other business publications as one of the best franchising opportunities and one of the fastest growing companies in the country.

Table of Contents

Get married again - your spouse won't mind	p. 3
Corner office instinct 1 : find a corporate soul mate
What's love got to do with it?	p. 17
Corner office instinct 2 : have a passionate love affair with the office
Put down your fingers and listen	p. 27
Corner office instinct 3 : if someone is talking to you, return the favor and listen
Of course I want your opinion - as long as it is the same as mine	p. 41
Corner office instinct 4 : take pride in sharing the spotlight
Check for blocked arteries	p. 55
Corner office instinct 5 : it's okay to take it personally
I rest my case, Your Honor	p. 71
Corner office instinct 6 : protect, honor, and defend those who work for you
9 to 5 was just a movie	p. 89
Corner office instinct 7 : jobs have time clocks - careers don't
Open 24 hours	p. 103
Corner office instinct 8 : smart always beats fast
Never leave the office without it - a nutcracker, that is	p. 115
Corner office instinct 9 : use the world outside your office as your muse
Speak now or forever hold your peace and possibly your career	p. 129
Corner office instinct 10 : find your voice and never take it for granted
Working the room is not just for politicians	p. 147
Corner office instinct 11 : be seen, be heard, and be approachable
Sometimes you have to face the firing squad - sometimes you are the firing squad	p. 161
Corner office instinct 12 : always remain objective when evaluating talent
Oops, and other important words to lead by	p. 181
Corner office instinct 13 : have the confidence to admit your mistakes and to ask others for help
If they give it, take it : take all of it	p. 197
Corner office instinct 14 : recharging and reenergizing is a requirement
Honey, when did we have a third child?	p. 213
Corner office instinct 15 : make your personal life a priority
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