A Peacock in the Land of Penguins

by GALLAGHER, BJ

• ISBN13: 9781576751732
• ISBN10: 1576751732
• Edition: 3rd
• Format: Trade Paper
• Copyright: 2001-11-11
• Publisher: Berrett-Koehler Publishers

Summary

A Peacock In The Land Of Penguins is a classic tale about the importance of being yourself. Now in its third edition, it is a timeless fable about a peacock who struggles to be himself while surrounded by penguins who want him to change in order to fit in. A charming, unusual treatment of the issues of diversity, making its point in an amusing, entertaining way which broadens the discussion of diversity beyond race and gender to include all aspects of individual uniqueness. Practical checklists, tips, and how-to's make the book's lessons easy to apply in this new, expanded edition of the international bestseller.

Table of Contents

Dedication	iii
A Note from the Authors About this Expanded Edition	vi
Foreword	vii
Ken Blanchard
Part I: A Peacock in the Land of Penguins
The Story	3	(111)
Part II: Tips and Tools for Feathered Friends
Are You a Peacock (or Other Type of Exotic Bird)?	114	(1)
Survival Strategies for Peacocks Who Want to Stay Put	115	(1)
Tips for Peacocks Who Want to Fly the Coop	116	(1)
Strategies for Birds of a Different Feather	117	(5)
Positive Penguinship: What Peacocks Can Learn from Penguins	122	(1)
There's a Little Bit of Penguin in All of Us	123	(3)
Part III: Ideas and Examples for Teaching Penguins to Fly
How You Can Tell If You Work in the Land of Penguins	126	(2)
Recognizing the ``Quack'' (Common Phrases from Penguins)	128	(1)
Tips for Penguins Who Want to Change Themselves	129	(1)
Tips for Penguins Who Want to Change Their Organizations	130	(1)
Preventing Penguin Paralysis	131	(1)
The Care and Feeding of Peacocks: A Penguin's Guide	132	(2)
Reports from the Field	134	(9)
Part IV: Additional Resources for Peacocks and for Penguins
Training Materials	143	(2)
Merchandise	145	(2)
Keynote Speeches, Training, and Consulting Services	147	(2)
The Story Behind the Story	149	(3)
About the Authors	152	(6)
Acknowledgments	158