{"product_id":"the-reality-based-rules-of-the-workplace-isbn-9781118413685","title":"The Reality-Based Rules of the Workplace","description":"\u003cb\u003eThe key to understanding how your manager calculates your real value—and how to boost it\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003cp\u003eMore than anything else, you need to understand exactly how your employer evaluates you, and your annual performance review doesn't tell the whole story. In \u003ci\u003eThe Reality-Based Rules of the Workplace,\u003c\/i\u003e Cy Wakeman shows how to calculate how your true value to your organization by understanding your current and future potential against your \"emotional expense\"—the toll your actions and attitudes take on the people around you. With Cy's clear, straight-to-the-point advice, you can confront and reduce your emotional costliness, become an invaluable member of your team, and even learn to love your job again.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eReveals a formula for measuring your current performance, future potential, and the biggest detractor, your emotional expense\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eShares real-world advice for quickly boosting your value and becoming a highly-valued, sought after employee and teammate\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBuilds on the lessons in \u003ci\u003eReality-Based Leadership,\u003c\/i\u003e Cy Wakeman's first book for leaders and managers\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Reality-Based Rules of the Workplace\u003c\/i\u003e is the essential guide for boosting your value, owning your career, and becoming the kind of employee no organization can afford to lose.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction: The New Rules of the Game 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart One The New Value Equation 15\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1 Your Current Performance 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2 Your Future Potential 37\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3 Your Emotional Expensiveness 61\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart Two The Five Reality-Based Rules of the Workplace 75\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4 Rule #1: Your Level of Accountability Determines Your Level of Happiness, so Don’t Hope to Be LUCKY. CHOOSE TO BE HAPPY 77\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5 Rule #2: Suffering is Optional, so DITCH THE DRAMA! 97\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6 Rule #3: Buy-In is Not Optional. YOUR ACTION, NOT OPINION, ADDS VALUE. 123\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7 Rule #4: Say ‘‘Yes’’ to What’s Next. CHANGE IS OPPORTUNITY. 137\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8 Rule #5: You Will Always Have Extenuating Circumstances. SUCCEED ANYWAY. 149\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCall to Action Put the New Rules to Work 165\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNotes 173\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments 175\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the Author 179\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 181\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e#7 \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e Best Seller (Hardcover Advice, How-To, and Miscellaneous)\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e#5\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e Best Seller (Hardcover Business)\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e#2 \u003ci\u003eWall Street Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e Best Seller (Hardcover Business)\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e#10 \u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e Best Seller (Hardcover Nonfiction)\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e#7 \u003ci\u003eUSA Today\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e Best Seller (Money)\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e#10 \u003ci\u003eChicago Sun-Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e Best Seller (Nonfiction)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"The best way to be valued at work is to add a ton of value, and Cy Wakeman shows you exactly how to do it in today's fast-moving, technology-fueled workplace. She'll also guide you to getting your MOJO back as an employee. An invaluable tool for those who want success at work and at home.\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—Marshall Goldsmith, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author, \u003ci\u003eMOJO\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eWhat Got You Here Won't Get You There\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"I don't know how she topped \u003ci\u003eReality-Based Leadership\u003c\/i\u003e, but she did. This is, simply put, a GREAT book! Every business needs to buy every employee a copy of it.\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—Larry Winget, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author, \u003ci\u003eShut Up, Stop Whining and Get A Life\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eIt's Called Work for a Reason!\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Cy Wakeman's approach and methodology have made a profound difference with myself and my team. If you are interested in taking back control of your personal business success, read \u003ci\u003eThe Reality-Based Rules of the Workplace\u003c\/i\u003e. Every person within an organization can reclaim his or her ability to add significant value, and she will show you how.\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—John McVeigh, president, O.C. Tanner Recognition Company Limited\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"This book is a must-read for anyone who has ever felt dissatisfied, unappreciated, or fed up with his or her job. In \u003ci\u003eThe Reality-Based Rules of the Workplace\u003c\/i\u003e, Cy Wakeman delivers (with tough love and humor) an incredibly liberating reality check: you are the cause of your own suffering, and only you have the power to end it. Wakeman compels readers to ditch the excuses, take back control of their happiness at work, and discover that the jobs they've always wanted were there all along.\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—Chris Powell, executive vice president, human resources, Scripps Networks Interactive\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"It gets more challenging every year to ensure employees are highly engaged, and it's a critical concern for leaders in nearly every organization today. \u003ci\u003eThe Reality-Based Rules of the Workplace\u003c\/i\u003e reveals what's been missing from well-intentioned, yet often ineffective, engagement programs: an expectation that employees have significant responsibility for their happiness at work. Once we embrace the reality that engagement is tied to personal accountability, organizations will have a happier, more engaged workforce, and healthier bottom lines.\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—Caroline Stockdale, senior vice president, human resources, Medtronic\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"In \u003ci\u003eThe Reality-Based Rules of the Workplace\u003c\/i\u003e, Cy Wakeman challenges us to take a look in the mirror, give up our self-defeating stories, and accept responsibility for our own success. With her quick wit and compelling stories, Wakeman turns doubters into believers who demonstrate their value and find happiness at work. She's the straight-shooting yet empowering mentor you wish you had.\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—Philip Wilner, vice president and medical director, behavioral health, New York–Presbyterian Hospital\/Weill Cornell Medical Center\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Cy Wakeman's new book is for every member of the workforce who wants to elevate his or her performance to a higher level. \u003ci\u003eThe Reality-Based Rules of the Workplace\u003c\/i\u003e provides invaluable tools for converting the energy spent on feelings of frustration, complacency, and hopelessness into fuel for finding happiness and achieving your fullest potential. Cy’s philosophy and tools have been invaluable in helping our leaders learn to embrace accountability, and the positive response from employees has been overwhelming.\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—Alyson Guthrie, chief human resources officer, Crowell \u0026amp; Moring\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"One of my biggest disappointments as a CEO is the significant number of good employees we have lost because some incident changed their attitude almost overnight. It is great to finally have a book that helps employees understand how management views them and that they can totally control that perception. The greatest benefit to \u003ci\u003eThe Reality-Based Rules of the Workplace\u003c\/i\u003e is that it teaches us all how to be more accountable in our own careers. Every college student should read this to prepare them for the real world and how to thrive in it.\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—Mike Rydin, president and CEO, HCSS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"In \u003ci\u003eThe Reality-Based Rules of the Workplace\u003c\/i\u003e, Cy Wakeman reveals that the key ingredient to both high performance and happiness is simple: personal accountability. With a no-holds-barred approach and practical tools, Wakeman helps employees discover a newfound sense of happiness and control in their work.\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—Kim Ferrarie, senior vice president, human resources, Air Liquide\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Cy Wakeman's newest book is for every member of the workforce who wants to elevate his or her performance to a higher level of greatness. \u003ci\u003eThe Reality-Based Rules of the Workplace\u003c\/i\u003e provides tools for converting any disengagement you are feeling toward your current company into powerful action to re-engage and achieve your fullest potential. We are using Cy’s philosophy and tools in our leadership development programs, and the response has been overwhelming! I highly recommend this book if you are ready to challenge yourself to let go of any blockers that are preventing you from being your best.\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—Ken Myers, senior vice president and chief human resources officer,\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003eHospira, Inc.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eThe Reality-Based Rules of the Workplace\u003c\/i\u003e is an essential guide to facing the real challenges you deal with every day and seizing the opportunities they represent, instead of feeling victimized. Cy Wakeman shows how you can adopt a no-nonsense approach to owning your career and becoming the kind of employee no organization would want to lose.\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—Ed Bjurstrom, general manager, Gilead Sciences\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eThe Reality-Based Rules of the Workplace\u003c\/i\u003e is spot on! It provides a suite of tangible tools that empower employees to take control of their work life. We all want to determine our own destiny, how we contribute at work, and how we feel about it. This book is key to moving forward! The messages Cy provides are easy to understand and apply across environments.\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—Shannon Bell, executive coach and organizational development consultant\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"If you are an employee or you have employees, \u003ci\u003eThe Reality-Based Rules of the Workplace\u003c\/i\u003e is a must-read for thriving in today’s marketplace. Cy provides simple steps to developing a culture where employees are contributors and drivers of your basic operating principles, and she provides tips on how to enhance business results by creating relationships that are meaningful and success-filled for employees, coworkers, and your business.\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—Cindy Williams, organizational development specialist, Bayer CropScience\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eThe Reality-Based Rules of the Workplace\u003c\/i\u003e is a gem for anyone holding a job, and for those who evaluate the work of other people. Totally engaging, funny at times, and an easy read. This book is packed with questions to ask yourself and guidance toward the best, most productive answers to drive success for yourself, your coworkers, and your business. Cy has hit this one out of the park!\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—Gordon Whitten, serial entrepreneur and innovation expert\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e   \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCY WAKEMAN\u003c\/b\u003e is a dynamic speaker, business consultant, author, and trainer. Her first book, \u003ci\u003eReality-Based Leadership\u003c\/i\u003e, is a straightforward and practical guide for leaders who want to reduce office drama and improve personal accountability with their teams. She holds a Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) designation from the National Speakers' Association and received the 2012 Outstanding Leadership Award from the World HRD Congress in Mumbai.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor more information, please visit \u003cb\u003ewww.cywakeman.com.\u003c\/b\u003e    \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eNEW YORK TIMES\u003c\/i\u003e BESTSELLER\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eWALL STREET JOURNAL\u003c\/i\u003e BESTSELLER\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePUBLISHERS WEEKLY\u003c\/i\u003e BESTSELLER\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eUSA TODAY\u003c\/i\u003e BESTSELLER\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eCHICAGO SUN-TIMES\u003c\/i\u003e BESTSELLER\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cp\u003eFor many, work has never seemed harder. In tough economic times, and the aftermath of hiring freezes and layoffs, people are asked to do the same amount of work with reduced resources, sometimes even for reduced benefits and pay. Many employees feel unrecognized and underrewarded, with studies showing workplace dissatisfaction at record highs.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut what if the things that are currently making you unhappy simply lost their power over you? What if you could go to work feeling energetic and excited, regardless of any external circumstances? What does it take to be valued, appreciated—even a favorite at the office?  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMore than anything else, your satisfaction and success at work depend on understanding exactly how you are evaluated, and your annual performance review doesn't tell the whole story. \u003ci\u003eThe Reality-Based Rules of the Workplace\u003c\/i\u003e goes beyond guesswork to reveal a formula for understanding how your manager calculates your value to the organization. Based on her research with more than 50,000 people, Cy Wakeman reveals a formula for measuring your current performance, your future potential, and your \"emotional expense\"—the toll your actions and attitudes take on the people around you, which is your single biggest detractor. Only once you know your true score can you improve it. With Cy's clear, straight-to-the-point advice, you can quickly boost your value to your manager and colleagues. 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