Overcoming Mental Obstacles for Maximum Performance
At work, most people are aware of a conversation taking place inside their heads. This conversation is often characterised by criticism about past performance, doubts about future performance, fears about potential consequences of failure, and excuses about "it's not my responsibility or fault". This conversation with its resulting negative feelings constitutes the environment in which the actual performance is being executed. Not surprisingly, more often than not, we underperform or achieve average results only.
'The Inner Game of Work' provides principles and methods to help you control the negative influence and go on to reap the rewards of greater performance and enjoyment at work. The 'Inner Game' principles and methods have been adopted by the managers and employees of some of the world's largest and most successful companies. By applying them in your own career, you will learn to quieten the negative voice in your head and focus more on the desired outcome. The book will provide you with the ability to cope with uncertainty and ambiguity. Moreover, it will develop within you a greater degree of flexibility and creativity that will enable you to discard outmoded assumptions and adapt to new environments and situations.
For all individuals, this book is a powerful tool for overcoming the inner obstacles to a fulfilling and rewarding career. For managers and executives seeking to create a motivated and performance-driven workforce, the book provides guidance on imparting the 'Inner Game' principles and methods onto subordinates, by developing a coaching and learning environment.
