{"product_id":"tipping-sacred-cows-isbn-9781118345917","title":"Tipping Sacred Cows","description":"\u003cb\u003eStrategies for overcoming the \"sacred cows\" that hold people back at work\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003cp\u003eWe all know the \"sacred cows\" at work?the conventional wisdom to try your best, work well with others, and produce excellent work. But these cherished nuggets of advice, in practice, have a dark side that can lead to career-limiting unintended consequences. Based on Jake Breeden's experience coaching thousands of leaders in 27 countries, and the latest scientific research in behavioral economics, neuroscience, and psychology, \u003ci\u003eTipping Sacred Cows\u003c\/i\u003e reveals how to overcome the dangerous behaviors that masquerade as virtues at work, and how to lead with fewer self-imposed limitations and greater results.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eIdentifies the seven most common sacred cows at work, including balance that turns bland, creativity that conceals narcissism, and passion that becomes obsession\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOffers simple steps for recognizing and overcoming the potentially career-limiting effects of each of the most common sacred cows\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWritten by Jake Breeden, a faculty member at Duke University's Corporate Education program, rated by \u003ci\u003eBusinessweek\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Financial Times\u003c\/i\u003e as #1 in the world\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eTipping Sacred Cows\u003c\/i\u003e shines a light on the hidden traps that lie between good intentions and great results, clearing a path so leaders can finally realize their full potential at work.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTake this \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/breedenideas.com\/assessment\/\"\u003equick 21-question survey\u003c\/a\u003e to find out which of the seven sacred cows are standing in your way at work.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1 Meet Your Sacred Cows 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2 Bland Bold Balance 25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3 Automatic Accountable Collaboration 49\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4 Narcissistic Useful Creativity 69\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5 Process Outcome Excellence 95\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6 Outcome Process Fairness 119\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7 Obsessive Harmonious Passion 141\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8 Backstage Onstage Preparation 167\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9 Extinguish Your Backfires 187\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNotes 193\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments 203\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the Author 205\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 207\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"This is a very sensible book that offers plenty of good, practical advice about examining behaviour we often take for granted.\" (\u003ci\u003eBusiness Life,\u003c\/i\u003e May 2013)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Many of his arguments will come as a breath of fresh air...overall a powerful look at how what we perceive as the right thing to do is not always the best thing to do.\" (\u003ci\u003eHR,\u003c\/i\u003e May 2013)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Well written and well researched...this very readable book might make you question some of your own organisation's 'sacred cows'\". (\u003ci\u003eThe CA,\u003c\/i\u003e April 2013)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"How well do we know ourselves? So many roles and identities shape individual lives that it's easy to be confused about what is authentically 'us.' Rohr, a Franciscan priest and founding director of the Center for Action and Contemplation in Albuquerque, N.Mex., leads a narrative excursion to the 'True Self,' the core of character that lies like a diamond buried within. Writing for secular seekers, the author claims that individuals need to allow the false self to fall away in order to get in touch with the true self, allowing it to breathe and flourish. Grasping onto the superficial identities of the false self, such as job, class, race, or accomplishments, can keep people from being the loving and generous conduits of the Divine that they are meant to be. God is always communicating with humans, but those who cling to ego and social position can't hear these divine messages. The author makes clear that it is not easy to shed this falseness for truth in the inner life, but it is a spiritual path well worth the effort. (Jan.) (\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e, December 2012)\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJake Breeden\u003c\/b\u003e teaches on the faculty of Duke Corporate Education, the world's top-rated provider of custom executive education. He has taught leaders in some of the world's leading companies, including Google, Starbucks, Cisco, Microsoft, and IBM. He has an MBA from Duke University and lives in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, where his three daughters keep him laughing and learning. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor more information, please visit \u003cb\u003ewww.breedenideas.com\u003c\/b\u003e.    \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe all know the \"sacred cows\" that are revered in the workplace—the conventional wisdom to try your best, work well with others, and produce excellent work. But these cherished nuggets of advice, in practice, have a dark side that can lead to career-limiting, unintended consequences. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBased on Jake Breeden's experience coaching thousands of leaders in 27 countries and on the latest research in behavioral economics, neuroscience, and psychology, \u003ci\u003eTipping Sacred Cows\u003c\/i\u003e reveals what it takes to overcome the dangerous behaviors that masquerade as virtues at work and how you can lead with fewer self-imposed limitations and greater results. In this groundbreaking book, Breeden identifies the dark side of the seven most common sacred cows at work:  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBalance:\u003c\/b\u003e Disguising indecision as a bland compromise that attempts to achieve many things but ends up accomplishing nothing \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCollaboration:\u003c\/b\u003e Creating a culture of learned helplessness with little individual empowerment and accountability \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCreativity:\u003c\/b\u003e Wasting time and money coming up with new ideas because it feels good, not because it's needed \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eExcellence:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e Spending too much energy producing perfect work instead of developing the quick-and-dirty solution needed now \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFairness:\u003c\/b\u003e Keeping score and evening the score to make sure no one gets more than their \"fair share\" \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePassion:\u003c\/b\u003e Racing down a path seeking success only to find burn-out and misbehavior instead \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePreparation:\u003c\/b\u003e Planning to do work instead of productively working out just-in-time solutions with just the right people  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor each of these seven sacred cows, Breeden offers proven, powerful strategies for how you can overcome their allure and achieve real results. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eTipping Sacred Cows\u003c\/i\u003e shines a light on the hidden traps that lie between good intentions and good results, clearing a path so you can finally realize your fullest potential at work. \t   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe all know the \"sacred cows\" that are revered in the workplace—the conventional wisdom to try your best, work well with others, and produce excellent work. But these cherished nuggets of advice, in practice, have a dark side that can lead to career-limiting, unintended consequences. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBased on Jake Breeden's experience coaching thousands of leaders in 27 countries and on the latest research in behavioral economics, neuroscience, and psychology, \u003ci\u003eTipping Sacred Cows\u003c\/i\u003e reveals what it takes to overcome the dangerous behaviors that masquerade as virtues at work and how you can lead with fewer self-imposed limitations and greater results. In this groundbreaking book, Breeden identifies the dark side of the seven most common sacred cows at work: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBalance:\u003c\/b\u003e Disguising indecision as a bland compromise that attempts to achieve many things but ends up accomplishing nothing \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCollaboration:\u003c\/b\u003e Creating a culture of learned helplessness with little individual empowerment and accountability \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCreativity:\u003c\/b\u003e Wasting time and money coming up with new ideas because it feels good, not because it's needed \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eExcellence:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e Spending too much energy producing perfect work instead of developing the quick-and-dirty solution needed now \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFairness:\u003c\/b\u003e Keeping score and evening the score to make sure no one gets more than their \"fair share\" \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePassion:\u003c\/b\u003e Racing down a path seeking success only to find burn-out and misbehavior instead \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePreparation:\u003c\/b\u003e Planning to do work instead of productively working out just-in-time solutions with just the right people  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor each of these seven sacred cows, Breeden offers proven, powerful strategies for how you can overcome their allure and achieve real results. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eTipping Sacred Cows\u003c\/i\u003e shines a light on the hidden traps that lie between good intentions and good results, clearing a path so you can finally realize your fullest potential at work.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jossey-Bass","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47990392848613,"sku":"NP9781118345917","price":25.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781118345917.jpg?v=1761787645","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/tipping-sacred-cows-isbn-9781118345917","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}