{"product_id":"the-power-of-understanding-yourself-isbn-9781119516330","title":"The Power of Understanding Yourself","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDiscover your true self and align your life journey around your core beliefs, values and perspective.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDesigned as both a companion piece to the author's previous book, \u003ci\u003eThe Power of Understanding People, \u003c\/i\u003eand a stand-alone work, \u003ci\u003eThe Power of Understanding Yourself \u003c\/i\u003eprovides readers with a blueprint for examining their true purpose and approach to life and a map for achieving greater personal happiness, professional success and self-awareness.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIt explores personal attributes related to interactive style, diving deeper into the concepts from the author's previous book, provides exercises for exploring how to connect your current life status to a desired future state and encourages readers to engage in a deep exploration of their core values, beliefs, mission and vision to become their best self.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e•    Find the key to self-discovery and personal development\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e•    Uncover your true purpose\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e•    Use helpful exercises to reveal the best you\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e•    Develop strategies to maximize your potential\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Power of Understanding Yourself \u003c\/i\u003eis an empowering tool to help you find your best possible self and flourish.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreface xi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments xv\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart One: The Grape\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1: Metacognition: The Process of Evaluating “The Juice” 3\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMetacognition versus Self-Awareness 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThinking About Our Thoughts 5\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoosing to Extract Me 8\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYour Cognitive Schemas Make You Unique 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2: Locus of Control: You Are the Winemaker 13\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDelusions, Control, and Disappointment 14\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding Your Locus of Control 16\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3: Alignment: From Vine to Bottle 23\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInputs and Outputs 24\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHorizontal Alignment 26\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4: Core Ideology: The Crush of Juice,Stems, Skins, and Seeds 31\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExamining Inputs 34\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssessing Your Desired Outputs 36\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIdentifying Your Core Ideology 42\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVertical Alignment 47\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart Two: The Style\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5: What’s My Style? Shades of Me 51\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding Interactive Style 55\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6: Experts: It’s About the Process for Me 63\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMeeting the Expert 64\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Behavioral Cues (or lack thereof) of Experts 65\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAn Expert Is a Wine’s Acidity 67\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 7: Romantics: It’s About the People for Me 71\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMeeting the Romantic 72\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePutting Others’ Happiness before Your Own 73\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReframing Childhood Trials 74\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA Romantic Is a Wine’s Sweetness 76\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 8: Masterminds: It’s About the Possibilities for Me 79\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMeeting the Mastermind 80\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBreaking the Rule in Order to Follow the Rule 82\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA Mastermind Is a Wine’s Fruit 86\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 9: Warriors: It’s About the Pace and the Point for Me 89\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMeeting the Warrior 90\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNo Room for Interesting Details 92\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA Warrior Is a Wine’s Tannin 94\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart Three: The Balance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 10: Punching Down the Cap: The Pursuit of Balance 99\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding the Right Balance 100\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Good and Bad of Stress 103\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 11: Punching Down the Expert Style Influence on Me 107\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eComplementary Versus Contrasting Balance 110\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAn Expert with a Secondary Romantic (lowest score A column, next-lowest score B column) 111\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAn Expert with a Secondary Mastermind (lowest score A column, next-lowest score C column) 115\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAn Expert with a Secondary Warrior (lowest score A column, next-lowest score D column) 119\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExtracting Me Worksheet 121\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 12: Punching Down the Romantic Style Influence on Me 123\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA Romantic with a Secondary Expert (lowest score B column, second-lowest score A column) 126\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA Romantic with a Secondary Mastermind (lowest score B column, second-lowest score C column) 128\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA Romantic with a Secondary Warrior (lowest score B column, second-lowest score D column) 131\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExtracting Me Worksheet 134\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 13: Punching Down the Mastermind Style Influence on Me 135\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA Mastermind with a Secondary Expert (lowest score C column, next-lowest score A column) 138\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA Mastermind with a Secondary Romantic (lowest score C column, next-lowest score B column) 142\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA Mastermind with a Secondary Warrior (lowest score C column, next-lowest score D column) 143\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExtracting Me Worksheet 147\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 14: Punching Down the Warrior Style Influence on Me 149\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA Warrior with a Secondary Expert (lowest score D column, next-lowest score A column) 152\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA Warrior with a Secondary Romantic (lowest score D column, next-lowest score B column) 154\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA Warrior with a Secondary Mastermind (lowest score D column, next-lowest score C column) 157\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExtracting Me Worksheet 159\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 15: An Example of Punching Down Your Own Style 161\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnalyzing My Assessment 163\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart Four: The Vintage\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 16: Veraison: The Evolution of Me 171\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA Shift in Perspective 174\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHoly !* 176\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIdentifying Your Veraison 180\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 17: Age-Worthy: Maintaining the Best Me 183\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBecoming Better with Age 184\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAn Endless Appetite for Learning 185\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCivil Conversations for Understanding Different Perspectives 189\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAging Well Physically 193\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA Plan for Greater Achievement 195\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEpilogue: Uncorking Me 197\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExtracting Me Worksheet 199\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the Author 209\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 211\u003c\/p\u003e \t \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDAVE MITCHELL\u003c\/b\u003e is an international speaker, trainer, consultant, writer, sommelier and entrepreneur who has been delighting audiences all over the world with his entertaining style, powerful stories and \"laugh and learn\" philosophy. Since founding the Leadership Difference, Inc. in 1995, over 350,000 people have attended Dave's \"enter-TRAIN-ment\" seminars on topics that include leadership, customer service, selling skills, wine education and personal performance enhancement. He has been named Best Speaker of the Year from several organizations and Eagles Talent Speakers Bureau named Dave one of the top 10 best business speakers. Dave is the author of \u003ci\u003eThe Power of Understanding People\u003c\/i\u003e from Wiley.   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOften the reason we struggle with others is that we haven't taken the time to understand ourselves. Without relying on generic affirmations, life hacks, or a one-size fits all step-by-step approach, \u003ci\u003eThe Power of Understanding Yourself\u003c\/i\u003e explores a proven process that encourages the reader to achieve a deeper understanding of why you behave the way you do and offers a path for changing unwanted behaviors in order to live a more rewarding life. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this life-changing and highly entertaining book, author Dave Mitchell offers an in-depth exploration of the metacognition process using humorous stories, high impact exercises and entertaining analogies from winemaking. Simply defined, metacognition is thinking about how \u003ci\u003eyou\u003c\/i\u003e think and differs from mere self-awareness which most of us possess to one degree or another. Self-awareness is the attribute of knowing \u003ci\u003ehow\u003c\/i\u003e you behave but not \u003ci\u003ewhy\u003c\/i\u003e you exhibit certain behaviors. The metacognition approach can help anyone examine their behaviors, explore what formed their behaviors, question if these behaviors are useful, and consider how they can be changed if they are barriers to reaching your life's promise. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe all become the individuals we are because of our experiences. We spend our formative years doing, seeing, hearing and learning things and developing cognitive schemas that allow us to make sense of our experiences, determine how to behave, and process future events. The individual, unique \u003ci\u003eMe\u003c\/i\u003e is formed by both our experiences and the process by which we create the cognitive schemas to define, process, and respond to them. Just as wine is a product of both the grapes and the winemaker's efforts, we are the product of our experiences and the way we process them. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Power of Understanding Yourself\u003c\/i\u003e is a hands-on guide filled with reflections and exercises that explain how to put the metacognitive process into action. You will uncover the elements of your essence, learn how to use your unique gift, and determine if you have truly found Me. This remarkable process also gives insight into what may be holding you back and helps to discover things about yourself that you may not be using to their full potential. You will learn how to convert your experiences into your best Me. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOnce you tap into the metacognitive process, you can return to the book's reflections and exercises again and again. You can continue to take stock of your life, evolve, and grow. The power of understanding yourself is not a moment in time, but an amazing process spanning your entire life.   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePraise for \u003cb\u003eTHE POWER OF \u003ci\u003eunderstanding\u003c\/i\u003e YOURSELF\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Dave's understanding of human behavior is only outmatched by his personality, charm, wisdom and wit.??His ability to connect with individuals, teams and organizations, while truly entertaining them, makes his concepts even more impactful.??Dave cuts to the soul and spirit of the human experience in today's complex business world and immediately connects with his audience. I highly recommend Dave as a speaker, as well as his books, for any individual or group looking to improve the results they aspire to achieve.\" \u003cb\u003e —Brian Bergdoll,\u003c\/b\u003e svp of sales, BMC Software \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Through his training and writing, Dave Mitchell speaks practically and powerfully about the interior work of cultivating one's best self. His offering, firmly grounded in social science, and his comedic approach makes the sometimes-daunting work of personal development more accessible. Dave's unique blend of storytelling and educating creates lasting benefits for individuals and organizations. When you work with Dave, you learn, you laugh and you're inspired to do big work.\" \u003cb\u003e —Elisabeth Sasser,\u003c\/b\u003e executive vice president, The Sunrock Group, former   adjunct professor, Duke University \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"There is only one Dave Mitchell! Dave is a normal guy, with an extraordinary talent for communicating and a unique style of 'enter-training' his audience. Culture and communication are paramount for any successful organization, and Dave's books and programs will always be included in the toolkit I use to design and implement a successful team spirit. Dave is hilarious and insanely talented, and over the years has become one of my favorite humans!\" \u003cb\u003e —Brian Keesee,\u003c\/b\u003e vice president and general manager, PCI Pharma Services \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"During my career, I've managed organizations and sales forces in the Americas, Europe and India and Dave's training has been extremely valuable to me at every stop. Building cooperative and cohesive teams is not always easy, especially when they are generated through acquisitions, and Dave has helped me tremendously in these efforts. The principles of his training are universal and applicable across all cultures and businesses, which is a must for any successful global organization.\" \u003cb\u003e —Stu Needleman,\u003c\/b\u003e chief commercial officer, Piramal Pharma Solutions \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"I have seen Dave's teaching allow people to better understand themselves, enabling the opportunity for good to happen in their lives and improve their relationships with others. Without question, Dave's ability to teach wisdom with humor was an important part of their journey. 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