Critical to the success of any organization is a characteristic called dynamism. Exactly the opposite of anhedonia, or listlessness, dynamism is identified with intensity, enthusiasm, and motivation, qualities that enable people in organizations to get things done. Psychologist Wayne Pace clarifies the meaning of dynamism and its various roles in organizational functioning, provides ways to enhance and measure it, and introduces to human resource professionals a new model of career progression based upon it. Better grounded in scientific principles and data than other books dealing with topics like vitality and enthusiasm and written in a direct, positive, credible, and easy to grasp style, Pace's book covers an unusually wide range of topics--from work systems to language and interpersonal style, to modes of thinking, to mindsets--all of which he sees as dimensions of organizational dynamism and all of which play crucial roles in saving the organization from anhedonia. He makes clear that we cannot design work systems that alone will compel outstanding performance. Instead, we must find ways to release the power of individual workers themselves. His book shows why work systems are so detrimental to enthusiasm and what can be done to reverse their effects. The result is an essential explication for human resource and organizational development specialists and an enlightening introduction for top management everywhere. Pace develops his ideas from a theory of credibility consisting of three dimensions: expertise or competence, trust or confidence, and dynamism or enthusiasm. Focusing his attention on the latter, he explores the underlying mindsets that affect decisions to devote energy to work. He introduces new practices, such as Altra Teams, E-prime language, and Natural Work Goals and explores the mental sets and perceptions that workers have, things that affect the amount of energy, enthusiasm, and vigor they can devote to doing their work. He goes on to explain four work perceptions--performance, opportunity, fulfillment, and expectations or aspirations--which he identifies as basic to the way modern workers approach their tasks. Not only does his book offer a theory and explanation of dynamism, but it also provides concrete instruments to measure it and how well it is developing in your own organization. He then introduces the concepts of organizational learning and learning organizations, and closes with a chapter containing incidents, cases, and personal reports that show how other organizations actually can--and do--release dynamism in their own work settings.
The more one manages employees, the more dependent they become. "Powerful Leadership" addresses this management paradox, distilling seven powerful leadership principles into a natural, powerful, and comprehensive approach to management that can unleash the potential of virtually any employee and simplify work life at the same time.
A guide about how to effectively design, build and assess a training organization that is spread across multiple locations. It provides a model to guide the development of the system, a questionnare to review the various locations and suggestions to ensure plans can be executed.
This book offers complete support to anyone wishing to carry out an action research project and implement action learning in their chosen organization. The authors position action research in relation to other qualitative approaches and provide readers with action research models to collect and analyse data.
he world is desperately in need of selfless, Christlike leadership.The world has seen countless leaders: kings, priests, emperors, generals, preachers who led tiny flocks, and warriors who led mighty armies. Yet in all the ages of the earth, from the kings of Europe to the heads of families, a single leader stands out as the One who has had the greatest impact the world has ever known: a humble man named Jesus of Nazareth.What elements combine to create the perfect leader? Using Jesus as the example, authors Eric Stephan and R. Wayne Pace answer this question in to Lead as Jesus Led. When their search through volumes on leadership failed to capture the essence of true leadership, they decided to turn to the scriptures. There they found the truth, and now they reveal the important elements of successful leadership.With valuable suggestions taken straight from the scriptures, they will help the reader to weed out common misconceptions about leadership and narrow the focus of what leadership really is. Readers will also learn to exercise principles of good leadership and, most important of all, take the steps necessary to becoming the kind of person others will want to follow.To Lead as Jesus Led will prove to be an important addition to the library of anyone who wishes to become more like Jesus in their associations with friends, family, and all those they come in contact with.Reviews -Two emeritus BYU professors of organizational leadership have teamed up to write this slim volume, to Lead as Jesus Led. the authors have studied the scriptures with their topic in mind, and have organized their results into following chapters: 1. the First Key: Treat Others as Friends 2. the Second Key: Create a Positive Force 3. the Third Key: Invite Others to Follow 4. the Fourth Key: Enable Followers to Act 5. the Fifth Key: Strengthen YourselfEach chapter s topic is expanded using examples from the life of Christ, along with explanation, instruction, and general applications.In many ways, this book reads like a church manual. Unlike popular LDS inspirational writers, these authors don t tell many stories from their own lives. Neither do the authors claim to give any ground-breaking analysis. Rather, they have plainly and modestly categorized the scriptural evidence on the topic, and have begun to show how the accompanying principles could be applied in a modern setting.Although this book s pace will probably not hold the interest of a casual reader, an earnest seeker will be able to use this book to gain insight and understanding on this important topic. and even the casual reader couldn t help but gain a few gems of wisdom by skimming through sections of this Christ-centered text. Holly Jones
Every young man preparing to receive the Aaronic Priesthood deserves a clear, concise, and direct explanation of the blessings of honoring that priesthood. When young men receive the Aaronic Priesthood, few of them comprehend the marvelous keys, powers, and blessings that come with it. This book will help them understand the vast opportunities the priesthood gives them to act on behalf of the Lord by helping and serving their brothers and sisters. Authors Eric G. Stephan and R. Wayne Pace explain what the Aaronic Priesthood is as well as how to develop its power. More than just a practical book, When You Receive the Aaronic Priesthood is a testimony of the restoration of the Aaronic Priesthood and its attendant blessings. As young men learn to use the power and keys of the priesthood, they will be inspired to fulfill their responsibilities. In addition, they will be motivated to become more successful in all they do as they go about their Father's business.
This book furnishes a most practical guide for problem-solving, decision-making, interpersonal relations, self-management, and personal fulfillment. It brings the philosophy of general semantics to the challenges of everyday living and demonstrates that through its use one can live more productively and sanely.
Through a series of practical, easy-to-use tips drawn from social scientific research, this guide offers a plan for helping people untangle themselves from the often overwhelming demands of daily living and focus on that which is most important in their lives. From establishing a need to identify issues that cause the greatest anxiety and willingness to ask for assistance to setting a daily “stop time” and building up physical and mental reserves, this handbook lays out steps for adopting a tranquil attitude and behavior. Techniques for eliminating restrictive ways of thinking, unleashing creative potential, and staying calm during frustrating situations are also included.
Accasionaly Fames Appalachian Trails Musicals by Billy Wayne Crawford Writer, author, and musician Billy Wayne Crawford was born in Johnson City, Tennessee, on August 4, 1974, and still resides in the trails of the Appalachians. Guitar became part of his life’s ambition at the early age of fifteen. Musicals in this book take guitar play to a different level, playing in Standard tuning or D#G#C#F#A#D# tuning at moderately slow speeds or moderately fast, and sometimes faster speeds is just basic guitar playing. When playing the musical theme “Honky Tonk Monkey,” a moderately slow speed is the answer to getting that phantom monkey to walk in the saloon in the intro and then sitting down to play a more moderately fast pace. Getting up to play the guitar which is a simple blues solo signature “honky tonk monkey” lick, then sitting back down finishing the fast pace piano piece, then standing up to just walk away at a moderately slow played outro with a smile. When playing the “Floor Boarder” theme, imagine starting up an old ’30s or ’40s Model Ford or any old vehicle for that matter. The intro starts with a glass slide that gives the imagination of engine ribs and noise from the wheels. After a somewhat moderately faster pace, the Hot Rod car is going down the road changing gears to driving away into the sunset is the outro part. If played correctly, what a wonderful sunset. Studying music for many years, one seems to gain the ability to write good musicals. Playing guitar, most musicians figure out the guitar fret board well and writing gets that much easier. What makes a musical is listening to a theme and figuring out what it means. Most importantly, use your imagination and a short musical story could come to life. The musical piece “Electric Cowgirl” is thought to make a good two step dance theme, by the author that is. That musical is special to Crawford as well. These musicals were perfected on a T-bucket fender Hot Rod series Electric/Acoustic guitar and they do sound way better plugged in with no special effects. Just tune the guitar to the D# tuning or standard tuning to a warm and crisp sound or tone mentioned in this unique book, because it is one of a kind!
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