On the Edge and in Control: A Proven 8-Step Program for Taking Charge of Your Life - Softcover

Dr. Deborah Bright

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0070079161 ISBN 13: 9780070079168

Publisher: McGraw-Hill, 1998

Synopsis

Presents eight steps to regain balance and focus in life, work, and relationships with self-directed exercises

About this title

About the Author

Dr. Deborah Bright, author of the bestselling "Creative Relaxation", regularly coaches professionals from all fields on how to thrive-not just to survive-in the demanding arenas of today's high-energy offices and two-career households. A former Olympic diver, Dr. Bright is also a consultant to professional golfers, tennis, and baseball players. She has shared her insights on national television, including appearances on the Phil Donahue Show and Regis and Kathy Lee, and is frequently quoted in the Wall Street Journal, Fortune, Cosmopolitan, and USA Today.

From the Back Cover

With each passing day, it seems as if more and more is demanded of us. Many of us are beginning to equate mere survival with success. If we are to do more than just survive we need to begin to take control of our lives. To do this, you need more than just an understanding of control; you need to view it as an integral part of your life. It's absolutely something you can do. This book shows you how to build your own forward momentum to achieve, while at the same time derive a sense of personal satisfaction from the energy invested.In everyday language, this book will give managers the terms they have been looking for to express what they want from employees. Likewise, employees will better understand what managers have probably been trying to tell them for some time. The skills introduced in this book position you to interact effectively with others, Resolve daily problems and move forward successfully - so you can stay On the Edge.

Reviews

Having qualified for the Olympic diving trials (in a year she doesn't specify), Bright (Creative Revolution) suddenly found herself with a detached retina, in need of immediate surgeryAand forced to give up the sport forever. Bright reports that she "made the choice to take control of my life" and now teaches people in both athletics and business the skills to "perform exceptionally when faced with high-pressured, competitive situations." Bright's method rests on the sense of having "control over oneself and one's situation." She stresses determining the factors over which one does and does not have control, looking at the "micro and macro" of each situation and adopting "Personal Responsibleness." Her eight-step plan includes hearing what's not said; matching goals and expectations with others; working as a team member; giving and receiving criticism well; staying focused on goals; keeping cool under fire; understanding and using self-criticism; and relaxing to reenergize. With an overabundance of personal stories from her business clients, boxed quotes and points repeated from the text, and "inventories" for self-examination, Bright builds an intricate structure around some simple ideas. There is some useful information here, but Bright's book lacks the laser focus and inspiring enthusiasm readers might expect from an effective personal coach.
Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Edition details

• Publisher: McGraw-Hill
• Publication date: 1998
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0070079161
• ISBN 13: 9780070079168
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 288