Don't Break the Rope!: A Parable About Collaboration, Communication, and Teamwork in the Workplace

Lauber, Dr. Erick J

ISBN 10: 098838292X / ISBN 13: 9780988382923

Published by Life Framing International, 2015

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Don't Break the Rope!: A Parable About Collaboration, Communication, and Teamwork in the Workplace
• Publisher: Life Framing International
• Publication Date: 2015
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 098838292X
• ISBN 13: 9780988382923
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: good

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Synopsis

A great book for young adults just entering the workforce or anyone new to an organization. This book teaches the "soft skills" needed to succeed. Are you concerned that your style doesn't fit with the teammates you've been assigned? Does your workplace drive you crazy? In "Don't Break the Rope!" psychologist and leadership trainer Dr. Erick Lauber uses the story of two frogs new to a business called GoodPondInc to explain several basic principles of organizational communication, collaboration, and teamwork. In these pages you’ll discover: •How to identify your own and others workplace styles •How to respond when teammates behave in ways you consider “wrong” •Why many people become unproductive when relationships get “broken” •What experienced leaders want you to keep in mind above all else •How to manage workplace situations for greater enjoyment and success We all must navigate work relationships, but handling them well is not something we are taught in school. If you want to learn how to improve your workplace in a fun, easy to read fashion, this book is for you.

About the Author

Dr. Erick Lauber received his Ph.D. in Psychology from the Univ. of Michigan over 20 years ago and has been teaching, training, and producing educational materials ever since. His scholarship has appeared in over 100 journals, magazines, and book chapters, and his media products have won over two dozen national awards. In 2004 he joined the faculty of Indiana Univ. of Pennsylvania and has since taught communications, journalism, and leadership, both on- and off-campus, to thousands. He has been a leader/president of numerous for-profit companies and non-profit organizations, and has won both regional and national leadership awards. Most recently, he has created several leadership programs for young and mid-career professionals and is training more and more people in the basic principles of collaboration, communication, and leadership.