The Psychology of Success: Secrets of Serial Achievement

329 Pages·2009·4.465 MB·English

by  Leary-Joyce, Judith

Are you ready to achieve more than you’d ever imagined?
Discover just how talented you really are?
Push yourself far beyond what you thought possible?
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Welcome to the world of serial achievers. Here you’ll find out how to
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‘A clear dynamic book full of up to the minute psychological theory
and free of jargon.’ Robin Lawrence, Psychiatrist
‘If you’re looking for change or a new direction, this is a brilliant
practical companion to help you take back control and find true
happiness and success.’ Tessa Cook, Serial Achiever
‘Relevant to both career and personal life, Judith’s nimble approach encourages
you to take personal responsibility to fulfil your aspirations.’
Tim Jones, HR Director, Aegis Media, UK and Ireland
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The Psychology of Success
Secrets of serial achievement
Judith Leary-Joyce
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This book is dedicated to you and your success.
Use your core talent and make the very best of your life: then
you too will look back on a life well used.
“Asawell spent day brings happy sleep, soalife
well usedbrings happy death”
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Contents
Abouttheauthor ix
Aboutthecontributors x
Acknowledgements xxiii
Introduction 1
1 Five fundamentals
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A First Fundamental – Know your style 11
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Second Fundamental – Get a grip of your personal
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Third Fundamental – Harness your life alignment
curve 57
Fourth Fundamental – Discover your core talent 79
Fifth Fundamental – Address your needs 107
2 Seven behaviours
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A Behaviour One – Take responsibility 137
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Behaviour Two – Build relationships 163
Behaviour Three – Embrace change 189
Behaviour Four – Invite opportunity 213
Behaviour Five – Be passionate 233
Behaviour Six – Be conscious 251
Behaviour Seven – Get focused 273
Index 293
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About the author
JUDITH LEARY-JOYCE is a serial achiever
withanumberofcareersunderherbelt.
She spent twenty years as a Gestalt
Psychotherapist and managing director
ofamajortrainingcentreinLondon.
She then moved into business consul-
tancy, working globally with senior
leaders and managers. In 2002, she
established Great Companies
Consulting,bringingtogetherateamof
experts to help public and private organisations become more
productive places to work. This expertise informed her first
book, BecominganEmployerofChoice.
In 2004, she wrote InspirationalManager, inspiring many middle
and senior managers to review their style and team working,
leading to improved business results.
The Psychology of Success brings together a lifetime of learning,
includingteacher,socialworker,mother,grandmother,business
consultant and speaker. The route map she has created will
enable you to contribute your best to our fast moving global
community – and enjoy yourself along the way!
Contact Judith with your comments, questions and stories by
logging on to www.thepsychologyofsuccess.co.uk or
www.judithlearyjoyce.com.
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