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We need to rethink our approach to work, leadership and teams. This book is designed to allow you to become more effective and more human at work, in both team and leadership positions. Through introspection and an awareness of our personality and character, The Work Revolution helps you develop practical tools and techniques to build a healthy approach to the modern working world. In order to create a sustainable change, Jonathan Males guides you to new habits and how to put these in to practice in both team and leadership roles. The author invites you to assess your relationship with both your work and personal life, and to understand what you need to create healthy, meaningful and positive change.

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Author:   Jonathan Males
Publisher:   Spiramus Press
Imprint:   Spiramus Press
ISBN:  

9781913507503

ISBN 10:   1913507505
Pages:   168
Publication Date:   31 December 2023
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Acknowledgements About this book Introduction How we got in this mess A vision of healthy high performance My story Chapter 1. Who are you and what do you want? Summary Who are you? Personality and character What do you want? Motivation and thinking styles Light and dark Healthy, sustainable motivation Conclusion Want to know more? Chapter 2. Worldviews – our inner maps of the world Summary The match between your worldview and the demands of your role Transitioning from one worldview to the next Communication between worldviews 23 Conclusion Want to know more? Chapter 3. Self-awareness as the key to change Summary Map of inner experience Immunity to Change Enabling change The power of 1% Conclusion Want to know more? Chapter 4. Think Straight Summary Why thinking matters How working life distorts thinking – and how our thinking distorts working life. Cognitive biases – inbuilt thinking problems The perils of short cuts – how assumptions can get in the way How to improve the quality of your thinking Thinking with others Conclusion Want to work on this? Want to learn more? Chapter 5. Relate Well Summary Why relationships matter How modern work and our minds distort relationships. Self-awareness Self and other Understanding needs in relationships How to improve relationships High performance communication Giving feedback – understanding impact and intent Conclusion Want to work on this? Want to learn more? Chapter 6. Act Powerfully Summary Why action matters Why modern work stops us getting much done Organising your working environment The creative orientation – overcoming barriers to action. Structural tension Friction Mindfulness and current reality – accepting what is Bringing this to life Alignment, purpose and motivation Conclusion Want to work on this? Want to know more? Chapter 7. Building Exceptional Teams Summary Why teams matter How teams are changing Harnessing the power of teams Being an effective team member A Framework for exceptional teams The outcomes – belief, confidence, and trust Remote and Hybrid Teams Conclusion Want to work on this? Want to know more? Chapter 8. Leading in new worlds Summary What sort of world are we living in? Cynefin map for new worlds Given the VUCA world in which we live, what does leadership mean and what do leaders need to do? We don't need another hero New archetypes for leadership – hearth holders and agitators, coaches and explorers Your inner readiness to lead Look out for the shadow People and Task: Coach and Explorer Stability and Change: Hearth holder and Agitator The relationship between the archetypes Meaningful Purpose Reimagining the future Conclusion Want to work on this? Want to know more? Epilogue – the power of having enough, rather than always wanting more Bibliography

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Jonathan Males is a sport psychologist and executive coach who has helped Olympians and business leaders to achieve success since 1993. As a sport psychologist he has helped athletes and coaches at eight Olympic and Paralympic Games. As an executive coach and team development specialist he coaches teams and their leaders in business sectors including property, IT, investment management, pharmaceuticals, and legal services. He holds a first-class degree in Psychology and a PhD in Performance Psychology and is the founder of Mezzana Partners.

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