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Four Secrets to Liking Your Work: You May Not Need to Quit to Get the Job You Want

af Edward G. Muzio

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"I wish I had this book when I started teaching! It's a must-read for anybody who works. The simple, organized, and realistic exercises gave me new perspective about who I am, and helped me learn to better enjoy what I do." --Krystal Wood, Elementary School Educator "Proactive and empowering! How I wish I had Four Secrets to Liking Your Work during the times my work as a Pastor was not only frustrating, but also depleting me emotionally and spiritually! The book is full of practical tools and approaches that help reverse the downward spiral that we face when we're unhappy at work. It puts the control back in our own hands, and helps us to create work lives that are happier and even emotionally and spiritually enriching. I strongly recommend Four Secrets to Liking Your Work to anyone who is experiencing difficulty in his or her work life." --The Rev. Dr. Paul Debenport, Senior Pastor, and Head of Staff, First Presbyterian Church of Albuquerque "A must read! With a hands-on approach and actual homework activities, it will change your whole outlook and give you the fresh start you need.The light at the end of the tunnel is no longer a train, but the bright future of a renewed and refreshed perspective. " --Robert H. Mallory, Accredited Green Building Professional, Southwest Noise Control, LLC "There are many guides to finding the right job out there, but few others teach us to make the most of our current situation. The understanding of self and others taught in this book will help people to be at their most constructive, whether they are working at home or in a more traditional environment." --Anne Laird, Homemaker & Small Business Owner "Helped me understand what drives me and, more importantly, what drives the people I love and work with. This book will help anyone communicate more effectively, improve relationships, and reduce the pain they feel at work." --Joseph Rodman, Director of Training and Education, Jaynes Construction "Working with others is unavoidable; this book gives you a deeper understanding of what makes them tick. It's a concise, easy read that will improve your personal and professional life." --Dr. Donald E. Conklin, Vice President, United Corporate Services, Inc., and Adjunct Professor, Dominican College MBA Program "Life is too short to not enjoy what you do!This book is a gem, filled with practical, simple, and direct advice for of untangling the twisted nets of communication failures. It is as valuable to an employer trying to maintain high-functioning teams as it is to an employee who is feeling dissatisfied." --R.A. Bobbi Hayes, CPA, Partner, Accounting & Consulting Group, LLP "By internalizing the mind-expanding principles presented in Four Secrets to Liking Your Work, I am now enjoying my work on a much deeper level. Many times when I thought my coworkers simply 'weren't getting it,' it was actually I who wasn't getting it! There is no empty feel-good rhetoric here--this book distinguishes itself from pop self-improvement books by focusing on breaking through barriers with disciplined action instead of just giving you a pep talk. It provides the missing tools everybody needs." --Jim Foster, Vice President, Staffing and Human Capital "Liking your work is one of the greatest blessings in life, and these authors know all about how to find or create that blessing. Those who follow this book's advice will see lights turn on wherever they are in the world of work. Leaders, listen up!This book is not just about you, but about everyone you work with. HR, listen up! This book will help with on-boarding AND with retention." --William R. Daniels, CEO, American Consulting & Training, and Author, Breakthrough Performance and Change-Able Organization "In a globalized world, this book provides analytical tools and approaches for honoring differences in the workplace." --Ron Sacchi, Director of Organizational Learning and Development, VeriSign, Inc., and Author, Design/Build Your Business "A gem of a book for anyone who works or manages others. Provides insights and exercises that reveal the secrets you need to enjoy your work and your successes." --Dion McInnis, University Administrator, and Author, Listen to Life, Wisdom in Life's Stories "I have known just one or two of the Four Secrets to Liking Your Work, when used individually, to enable leaders to maximize productivity, and to make a huge difference in how teams operate. In combination, the Secrets have the potential to be one of the most powerful team building and organizational assessment tools I have ever seen." --Steve Overcashier, OD and Training Manager, COPART Inc.,(#140 of the FORBES 200 Best Small Companies) "The logical next step to the Strengths Finder, and an enjoyable read." --Lisa Baker, Vice President of Marketing, Hewlett-Packard "Provides pragmatic ways of developing self-awareness and using it to take your career in powerful new directions. Anyone can use the four Secrets to find career happiness and ongoing success." --Gail Hurt, CEO, Living Authentically Career & Life Mentoring, Certified Career Practitioner "A no-nonsense, practical guide to dispassionately evaluate job dissatisfaction and an invaluable framework for evaluating human interactions far beyond the workplace. Clear and relevant, with analogies, examples, and a tinge of humor. An accessible and exceedingly useful tool. Dissatisfied employees who are wondering whether they should leave their jobs owe it to themselves to read this book and move toward a better future at work--whether they choose to leave or stay." --Janet Williams, Site Strategy Manager, Atomic Weapons Establishment (England) "An inspiration and a relief! I've seen many tools, but none that approach things as effectively as this book does. It will do a lot of good for a lot of people."--Peggy Robinson, Education and Training Supervisor, 3M (Retired) "Because we aren't taught about office relationships in law school, our actual experiences can be so negative as to drive us away from our hard-earned careers. This book is the needed prescription for dealing with a sour and enervating workplace, teaching us what our formal educations ignored, and putting us on the road to a more rewarding experience in our workplaces." --Dr. Denise D. Fort, Professor of Law "Taken together, the four Secrets create a powerful environment for change. Although the book is written at higher level than others, it does a great job explaining and simplifying complex concepts." --Lynne H. Schluter, Manager, Lockheed "An easy read, different from what I have read in the past. Provides tools for in-depth understanding which allow the reader to make better choices at work." --Gerald Lipka, Corporate Project Manager, Sandia National Laboratories "Wow! What a great book! It connects so many career and life lessons like puzzle pieces, and makes them all fit together at work."--Denise Schultze, Central NM President, National Membership Chair, Society of Women Engineers "The ideas in this book really opened my eyes and taught me the skills I needed to discover my own needs and desires for a satisfying job experience." --Ellen Phifer, Technical Team Lead, SURVICE Engineering "Packed with practical, useful information. Like reading a book about people I know." --Laura Oliphant, PhD, Senior Investment Manager, Intel Capital "Presents concepts that are both useful and thought-provoking. A reference manual and a very useful tool." --Dave Berry, Senior Systems Engineer, Harris County "Truly enjoyable! The most fun I've had with a career tool ever! Information presented in a new and very usable way; skills everyone should know and use. I'd give a copy to everyone on my team!" --Bernice Brody, PMP, Executive Project Manager, IBM Stop dreading Monday morning! Wherever you work, whatever you do, you can make your work life more fulfilling, more joyful...and it starts right here, right now, with this book.You're holding the first practical, start-to-finish program for transforming your work life: all the tools, tricks, ideas, examples, and proven research you need to make it happen! Dive in, and discover how to improve all your interactions with colleagues!what really motivates you, and why...how to find the positive feedback and work experiences you desperately need...what you can learn today to become happier and more effective in your current job...when to quit, and how to find the work you're meant to do. One day, one small step at a time, start building the work life you've always dreamt about...passionate, fun, and enormously successful! www.likeworkagain.com.… (mere)
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This book sets its premises well - you need to do the exercises to make the secrets work and - for practicality's sake - definitions and profiles are simplified. I must admit to not having done all the exercises, but the ones I did do, got me so emotionally involved that I was shocked by the result. They allowed me a fuller understanding of my situation, how it shifted along the way and - most importantly, allowed me to articulate what I want. I also appreciated that the work and home behaviours are different and perhaps a distortion of my natural preferences.
What would I have liked to see? A clearer link between the various secrets (how one might influence the other) and more methodical exercises in the conclusion (as opposed to a series of questions).
The Website was a big disappointment - mostly advertising for personal coaching. There isn't any real information there.
All around a helpful book which puts things into perspective and leads the way to conclusions even if it doesn't offer tangible solutions. ( )
2 stem Cecilturtle | May 6, 2008 |
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I see this as a primer for someone who doesn't intend to read many, if any more, books on this subject, and is looking for an upbeat friend in written form to push them to make changes.

It has solid exercises and good advice. If you haven't picked up a book like this before, and you are willing to invest in the work, the exercises are designed to make you think about what you're really doing, what you really like and why. The reminders are good keys to keep you on track.

Most of the book is written in language that is easily understood, though I don't care for the effusive style and over abundance of quotation marks.

This is not a scholarly work on cognitive behaviour therapy, but a practical approach for people who are down.

Interesting Notes in the back. I've never seen "Manic Monday" by the Bangles, Wikipedia and "The Karate Kid" listed in a work's Appendix section before.
  veronicamartin | Apr 24, 2008 |
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While there are a couple of useful ideas here (task type , for example), I found many of the observations to be fairly typical of the genre. The intended audience is discouraged white collar workers and, as promised by its title, much of the book's focus is on staying in a job rather than in finding a new job. Although the book claims to be backed by "voluminous research", it lacks a bibliography and rather startlingly cites Wikipedia and print encyclopedias. Much of the advice rests on a psychological model which strikes me as too schematic. For example, it seems doubtful that "motivation is unchangeable" and "hardwired". As well, the book been indifferently edited: common solecisms make multiple appearances and the cover copy is marred by a typographical error. ( )
  heatherm | Apr 1, 2008 |
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This book is helpful if a job you once enjoyed is now something you dread. It's funny that I got this one book as I am chronically unemployed. It gives you simple clear-cut examples and exercises to help you learn to love your job again, or if it's that bad, find out what you really are suited for and go for that.
I didn't gain much extra insight as it's just taking cognitive therapy and applying it to a work situation. ( )
  timidmagick | Mar 30, 2008 |
One reading of this book has already changed my job situation for the better. The book gives simple, easy-to-follow exercises and explanations for identifying the task types and approaches to work you prefer. Once you're armed with this information, and a little insight into the preferred work approaches of your colleagues, it becomes possible to identify where the problem spots are in your current work situation and -- more importantly -- see possible solutions. I'm currently negotiating a change in my own work situation with my boss that will involve taking on more work -- but more of the kind of work I enjoy doing. ( )
1 stem Cairsten | Mar 12, 2008 |
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"I wish I had this book when I started teaching! It's a must-read for anybody who works. The simple, organized, and realistic exercises gave me new perspective about who I am, and helped me learn to better enjoy what I do." --Krystal Wood, Elementary School Educator "Proactive and empowering! How I wish I had Four Secrets to Liking Your Work during the times my work as a Pastor was not only frustrating, but also depleting me emotionally and spiritually! The book is full of practical tools and approaches that help reverse the downward spiral that we face when we're unhappy at work. It puts the control back in our own hands, and helps us to create work lives that are happier and even emotionally and spiritually enriching. I strongly recommend Four Secrets to Liking Your Work to anyone who is experiencing difficulty in his or her work life." --The Rev. Dr. Paul Debenport, Senior Pastor, and Head of Staff, First Presbyterian Church of Albuquerque "A must read! With a hands-on approach and actual homework activities, it will change your whole outlook and give you the fresh start you need.The light at the end of the tunnel is no longer a train, but the bright future of a renewed and refreshed perspective. " --Robert H. Mallory, Accredited Green Building Professional, Southwest Noise Control, LLC "There are many guides to finding the right job out there, but few others teach us to make the most of our current situation. The understanding of self and others taught in this book will help people to be at their most constructive, whether they are working at home or in a more traditional environment." --Anne Laird, Homemaker & Small Business Owner "Helped me understand what drives me and, more importantly, what drives the people I love and work with. This book will help anyone communicate more effectively, improve relationships, and reduce the pain they feel at work." --Joseph Rodman, Director of Training and Education, Jaynes Construction "Working with others is unavoidable; this book gives you a deeper understanding of what makes them tick. It's a concise, easy read that will improve your personal and professional life." --Dr. Donald E. Conklin, Vice President, United Corporate Services, Inc., and Adjunct Professor, Dominican College MBA Program "Life is too short to not enjoy what you do!This book is a gem, filled with practical, simple, and direct advice for of untangling the twisted nets of communication failures. It is as valuable to an employer trying to maintain high-functioning teams as it is to an employee who is feeling dissatisfied." --R.A. Bobbi Hayes, CPA, Partner, Accounting & Consulting Group, LLP "By internalizing the mind-expanding principles presented in Four Secrets to Liking Your Work, I am now enjoying my work on a much deeper level. Many times when I thought my coworkers simply 'weren't getting it,' it was actually I who wasn't getting it! There is no empty feel-good rhetoric here--this book distinguishes itself from pop self-improvement books by focusing on breaking through barriers with disciplined action instead of just giving you a pep talk. It provides the missing tools everybody needs." --Jim Foster, Vice President, Staffing and Human Capital "Liking your work is one of the greatest blessings in life, and these authors know all about how to find or create that blessing. Those who follow this book's advice will see lights turn on wherever they are in the world of work. Leaders, listen up!This book is not just about you, but about everyone you work with. HR, listen up! This book will help with on-boarding AND with retention." --William R. Daniels, CEO, American Consulting & Training, and Author, Breakthrough Performance and Change-Able Organization "In a globalized world, this book provides analytical tools and approaches for honoring differences in the workplace." --Ron Sacchi, Director of Organizational Learning and Development, VeriSign, Inc., and Author, Design/Build Your Business "A gem of a book for anyone who works or manages others. Provides insights and exercises that reveal the secrets you need to enjoy your work and your successes." --Dion McInnis, University Administrator, and Author, Listen to Life, Wisdom in Life's Stories "I have known just one or two of the Four Secrets to Liking Your Work, when used individually, to enable leaders to maximize productivity, and to make a huge difference in how teams operate. In combination, the Secrets have the potential to be one of the most powerful team building and organizational assessment tools I have ever seen." --Steve Overcashier, OD and Training Manager, COPART Inc.,(#140 of the FORBES 200 Best Small Companies) "The logical next step to the Strengths Finder, and an enjoyable read." --Lisa Baker, Vice President of Marketing, Hewlett-Packard "Provides pragmatic ways of developing self-awareness and using it to take your career in powerful new directions. Anyone can use the four Secrets to find career happiness and ongoing success." --Gail Hurt, CEO, Living Authentically Career & Life Mentoring, Certified Career Practitioner "A no-nonsense, practical guide to dispassionately evaluate job dissatisfaction and an invaluable framework for evaluating human interactions far beyond the workplace. Clear and relevant, with analogies, examples, and a tinge of humor. An accessible and exceedingly useful tool. Dissatisfied employees who are wondering whether they should leave their jobs owe it to themselves to read this book and move toward a better future at work--whether they choose to leave or stay." --Janet Williams, Site Strategy Manager, Atomic Weapons Establishment (England) "An inspiration and a relief! I've seen many tools, but none that approach things as effectively as this book does. It will do a lot of good for a lot of people."--Peggy Robinson, Education and Training Supervisor, 3M (Retired) "Because we aren't taught about office relationships in law school, our actual experiences can be so negative as to drive us away from our hard-earned careers. This book is the needed prescription for dealing with a sour and enervating workplace, teaching us what our formal educations ignored, and putting us on the road to a more rewarding experience in our workplaces." --Dr. Denise D. Fort, Professor of Law "Taken together, the four Secrets create a powerful environment for change. Although the book is written at higher level than others, it does a great job explaining and simplifying complex concepts." --Lynne H. Schluter, Manager, Lockheed "An easy read, different from what I have read in the past. Provides tools for in-depth understanding which allow the reader to make better choices at work." --Gerald Lipka, Corporate Project Manager, Sandia National Laboratories "Wow! What a great book! It connects so many career and life lessons like puzzle pieces, and makes them all fit together at work."--Denise Schultze, Central NM President, National Membership Chair, Society of Women Engineers "The ideas in this book really opened my eyes and taught me the skills I needed to discover my own needs and desires for a satisfying job experience." --Ellen Phifer, Technical Team Lead, SURVICE Engineering "Packed with practical, useful information. Like reading a book about people I know." --Laura Oliphant, PhD, Senior Investment Manager, Intel Capital "Presents concepts that are both useful and thought-provoking. A reference manual and a very useful tool." --Dave Berry, Senior Systems Engineer, Harris County "Truly enjoyable! The most fun I've had with a career tool ever! Information presented in a new and very usable way; skills everyone should know and use. I'd give a copy to everyone on my team!" --Bernice Brody, PMP, Executive Project Manager, IBM Stop dreading Monday morning! Wherever you work, whatever you do, you can make your work life more fulfilling, more joyful...and it starts right here, right now, with this book.You're holding the first practical, start-to-finish program for transforming your work life: all the tools, tricks, ideas, examples, and proven research you need to make it happen! Dive in, and discover how to improve all your interactions with colleagues!what really motivates you, and why...how to find the positive feedback and work experiences you desperately need...what you can learn today to become happier and more effective in your current job...when to quit, and how to find the work you're meant to do. One day, one small step at a time, start building the work life you've always dreamt about...passionate, fun, and enormously successful! www.likeworkagain.com.

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