Book description
Strategies for overcoming the "sacred cows" that hold
people back at work
We 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, Tipping Sacred Cows 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.
- Identifies the seven most common sacred cows at work, including
balance that turns bland, creativity that conceals narcissism, and
passion that becomes obsession
- Offers simple steps for recognizing and overcoming the potentially
career-limiting effects of each of the most common sacred cows
- Written by Jake Breeden, a faculty member at Duke University's
Corporate Education program, rated by Businessweek and The
Financial Times as #1 in the world
Tipping Sacred Cows 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.
Take this quick
21-question survey to find out which of the seven sacred cows
are standing in your way at work.
Jake Breeden 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.
