“The motivational speaker who gives you the courage to step up to the next level.”
Sandra Ford Walston, The Courage Expert,
innovator of StuckThinking™, bestselling author, consultant, seminar leader, speaker, courage coach
Sandra has been featured in numerous magazines such as:
• Chief Learning Officer
• Strategic Finance
• Personal Excellence: The Magazine of Life Leadership (Professor Bennis)
• HR Matters, Malaysia
• Training & Development (US and Germany)
• The Washington Executive
• Brandon Hall Network
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
STUCK
12 Steps Up the Leadership Ladder
“No one has looked back sadly on a life full of experiences, but many look back wishing they had had the courage to do more.” — Anonymous
Preface
Introduction: Assessing Your Personal Assets at Work
Obstacle 1: Inertia—Give Yourself Permission to Claim Your Courage
Obstacle 2: Intimidation—Take on the Tough Project
Obstacle 3: Denial—Exit Bad Situations Quickly
Obstacle 4: Blame—Work Without Regrets
Obstacle 5: Uncertainty—Hold Yourself Accountable
Obstacle 6: Invisibility—Showcase Your Talents
Obstacle 7: Defeat—Manifest Your Vision
Obstacle 8: Self-Neglect—Motivate Yourself from Within
Obstacle 9: Self-Doubt—Establish Higher Standards
Obstacle 10: Apathy—Instill Self-Discipline
Obstacle 11: Manipulation—Reveal Your Vulnerability
Obstacle 12: Ambiguity—Confront Uncomfortable Truths
Final Actions: Stop Doing and Start Being
Conclusion: Answering Frequently Asked Questions
Reading Group Questions and Topics for Discussion
Appendix
Personal Acknowledgments
Citations
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“He who hesitates before each step spends his life on one leg.”
-- Ancient Chinese Proverb