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Upclose on Managing Your Stress |
More than ever
before, stress is making headlines. The proclaimed "stress epidemic"
connected with modern life has stimulated a wave of books proposing ways to combat
this plague. We would like to give you an upclose look at managing
stress, based on the conclusions of leading experts. All seem to concur
that stress is not a disease, but a critical faculty required to adapt to changes
in our environment. Nonetheless, we must not allow ourselves to be overwhelmed
by anxiety and depression. Fortunately, many techniques are available to help
us master stress. |
 | Clear Leadership | High-quality
interpersonal relationships are more important than ever to organizational efficiency.
In a context where decision-making in increasingly shared, where everyone is expected
to take initiative, and where teamwork plays a predominant role, the ability to
communicate clearly is essential. Clear Leadership nevertheless
observes that few organizations possess this ability to a sufficient degree, as
demonstrated by how often things go awry as a result of misunderstandings. The
author recommends concrete methods to resolve these problems. |
| Gervase
R. Bushe.,
Davies-Black, 2001. | |
| | Emotional Intelligence | This
book demonstrates the critical importance of a specific type of intelligence that
is not recognized in traditional IQ scores, i.e. emotional intelligence. This form of intelligence can be broken down into five component parts:
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Daniel Goleman,
Bantam Books, 1997. | |
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| Emotional Intelligence at Work |
The author,
a psychologist teaching in numerous American MBA programs, offers practical techniques
for improving emotional intelligence. The book explains how people can improve
their understanding and control of their emotions, in order to use them to their
best advantage rather than be victimized by them. |
| Hendrie
Weisinger, Jossey-Bass, 1997. | |
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