Maggie Craddock
A New Way of Looking at Power at Work,Who hasnâ€™t left the office after a particularly frustrating day wondering what they could have done to turn a negative experience into a positive one? Perhaps it was a difficult conversation with a domineering boss, or an encounter with a know-it-all peer who made you feel insecure. Would you believe the way you react to these interactions likely stems from the dynamics you experienced as a child? Could it be that your childhood persona has grown into your power persona at work?,In Power Genes, executive coach Maggie Craddock reveals how to kick those old habitsâ€”trying too hard to please, acting out, using manipulative methods of persuasionâ€”and tells how to use power more effectively to advance your career. Craddock identifies four power types and explains how to diagnose yours:,â€¢ The Pleaserâ€”you make others feel good about themselves but need constant validation and approval from them,â€¢ The Charmerâ€”you draw others in with your charm, yet trust is your Achilles heel,â€¢ The Commanderâ€”you take charge of the situation and gain admiration from others, but fear any loss of control,â€¢ The Inspirerâ€”you are star power in action, yet your vision for the future can derail the needs of workers right now,The book outlines a process for avoiding your typeâ€™s signature destructive reflexes and replacing them with new behaviorsâ€”helping you to interact productively with other people in the office. By showing you how to recognize your typeâ€™s blind spots and then recondition your actions, Power Genes will give you the insights and action plan you need to become a more consistently powerful professional. Itâ€™s time to throw out unproductive habits and take charge of your workplace relationships.
Nonfiction,Self Help,Psychology,Business,Management
Power Genes: Understanding Your Power Persona--and How to Wield It at Work