The Power of Pause : How to be More Effective in a Demanding, 24/7 World

by Nance Guilmartin (Ipswich, Massachusetts)

• ISBN13: 9780470549865
• ISBN10: 0470549866
• Format: eBook
• Copyright: 2009-11-01
• Publisher: Jossey-Bass

Summary

A clear, actionable plan to fight frustration at work, make savvier decisions, and avoid costly mistakes when we're short on time, attention, and choicesOne of the most frustrating dilemmas for working people today is how to be effective when we feel we don't have time or we're facing non-stop demands. The Power of Pause process is a dynamic practice that Nance Guilmartin has taught thousands of people worldwide, equipping them to regain control of thoughts and avoid miscommunications. This tested method helps readers to take a moment to wonder what's called for when we feel we're short on time, attention, temper, or choices. In that instant, we can use a simple method to rewire our overloaded circuits, tap into our "missing-in-action" common sense, and raise our communication intelligence. This process is not about slowing down the pace of workday life. It is about enabling anyone who is time-pressed to make savvier choices and avoid costly mistakes. Shows how to exercise leadership skills that save time and strengthen relationships Offers a process for learning to engage in productive exchanges rather than attacking or being resigned Enables managers and teams to save time and money Reveals how to fix problems and achieve goals with less stressThe Power of Pause methods enable managers and teams across varying industries/any industry to save time and money, fix problems and achieve goals with less stresseven in the face of competition, cultural and language differences, or tight budgets.

Table of Contents

An Invitation to the Power of Pause

The Power of Pause Process: How to Shift from Running on Automatic

Restoring the Ability to Choose

What Is a Pause?

The Paradox of Pause: You Gain Impact by Taking a (Brief) Time-Out

Tips and Yeah, buts

Get Curious Not Furious: Take Back Control to Get New Options

What Happens When We're Wired to Snap?

Get a Reality Check: Save Time, Money, and Relationships

What Is Curiosity?

Have You Been Caught in a Decision-Making Speed Trap?

When Curiosity Becomes Your New Default Setting

Tips and Yeah, buts

What Don't I Know I Don't Know? Ask Better Questions to Drive Success

How Can We Ensure Success in Times of Uncertainty?

Drive Success with an Extra Measure of Humility

Revisiting the Resentment Bank Account: Deposits and Withdrawals

Tips and Yeah, buts

The Art of the Pause: Do What Matters Most and Make It Count

Where Are We Going?

What's in It for Me?

Appreciations: The Power of Pause in Action

Tips for Effectively Giving and Accepting Appreciation

The Power of Pause Practices: Twelve Ways to Be Your Best and to Succeed in a Demanding, 24/7 World

It's Time: Now It's Up to You

Notes

Appreciations

About the Author

Index

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