Front Nine · self-perception, confidence, ethics and communication
PUBLISHED · 3 OFF THE TEE · VOLUME 1 · LORII MYERS
TARGETING SUCCESS
Develop the Right Business Attitude to Be Successful in the Workplace
A golf-framed guide to confidence, communication, leadership and playing the corporate course with intention.
- Series
- 3 Off the Tee · Volume 1
- Published
- January 4, 2011
- Publisher
- Leda Publishing Corp.
- Print edition
- 218 pages · ISBN 978-0-9867900-0-3
- Digital edition
- ISBN 978-0-9867900-2-7
OFFICIAL PUBLISHER BLURB
Make the most of your business life—and play the corporate game successfully.
Whether or not you have played a round of golf, Targeting Success takes you from the first hole through the eighteenth to examine the attitude, work ethic and communication that shape a career.
It asks readers to build confidence and trust, confront workplace barriers and use their strengths deliberately—on day one, decades into a career and everywhere between.
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BOOK SYNOPSIS
The promise of the book.
Targeting Success treats golf as a working metaphor for professional life: every choice changes the lie of the ball, hazards must be read honestly and recovery matters as much as the perfect shot.
The Front Nine concentrates on self-perception, direction, confidence, ethics, influence and communication. The Back Nine turns outward to leadership, empowerment, teamwork and proactive change. Together they form a practical course for developing the attitude and habits required to contribute, lead and recover under pressure.
INSIDE THE BOOK
An eighteen-hole architecture for change.
Back Nine · leadership, empowerment, teamwork and positive change
Eighteen-hole progression · from individual attitude to organizational contribution
SELECTED REVIEWS
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VERIFIED TITLE-SPECIFIC RECOGNITION
Awards attached to this book—not a borrowed series total.
- Winner · 2012 International Book Awards · E-Book: Business
- Finalist · 2012 International Book Awards · Best New Business Book
- Winner · 2012 USA Best Book Awards · Best New Business Book
- Finalist · 2012 Next Generation Indie Book Awards · Business-Motivational
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Business experience behind the award-winning series.
Lorii Myers brings more than three decades of executive and operational experience, including leadership as CEO, president and controller, together with the direct accountability of business ownership.
That professional foundation informs the practical, execution-minded perspective of the 3 Off the Tee series. Across three published books and 39 publishing awards, Myers connects personal responsibility, workplace judgment, resilience and action to the realities of making decisions, leading people and delivering results.
Don’t fix the interesting part. Revise relentlessly—and protect what makes the work distinctive.
EDITION RECORD & PREVIEW
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Print and digital ISBNs identify different editions. Page counts and release dates are stated only for the edition supported by the cited catalogue record.
SELECTED WORDS FROM THE MANUSCRIPT
From TARGETING SUCCESS
Approved quotations by Lorii Myers, selected to accompany this manuscript’s public blurb and synopsis.
“Don’t build roadblocks out of assumptions.”
“We = power”
“When you are destined for greatness, it shows in everything you do. It becomes you. Greatness becomes you.”
“Passion in life…is life. It’s contagious. Get naked and roll around in it. People who enjoy living have it all figured out. They are passionate, driven, alive, and they are real.”
“The code-of-ethics playlist: Treat your colleagues, family, and friends with respect, dignity, fairness, and courtesy. Pride yourself in the diversity of your experience and know that you have a lot to offer. Commit to creating and supporting a world that is free of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. Have balance in your life and help others to do the same. Invest in yourself, achieve ongoing enhancement of your skills, and continually upgrade your abilities. Be approachable, listen carefully, and look people directly in the eyes when speaking. Be involved, know what is expected from you, and let others know what is expected from them. Recognize and acknowledge achievement. Celebrate, relive, and communicate your successes on an ongoing basis.”
“Surround yourself with people who love life and learn.”
“Your appearance, attitude, and confidence define you as a person. A professional, well-dressed golfer, like a businessperson, gives the impression that he thinks that the golf course and/or workplace and the people there are important.”
“People learn when they are ready to learn. Are you ready?”
“In the event of a communication breakdown, decide whether you will dwell in the negative or rise above the angst and turmoil in a firm, positive manner and encourage all parties to listen and be heard.”
“You have had many successes, and you have earned the right to be respected.”
“Wasted strokes, like missed deadlines, are preventable and costly.”
“The excitement of opportunity and challenge inspires us to push for greatness.”
“There is no one right way. Just figure out what works for you!”
“The right attitude is everything!”
“Which came first: the change-ready company or the change-ready employee?”
“Shoot for the biggest and boldest impact possible. If you need a full corporate makeover—do it. Moderation is just not going to cut it.”
“If you’re not afraid of working hard, self-reliance comes easy!”
“Self-affirm—build yourself up with honest and genuine praise.”
“Not much in the world ends up being the same as it started out, unless of course it had a very short life cycle.”
“There is confidence convergence when mental prowess and business aptitude mesh.”
“A good golfer’s métier is his or her golfing skill. A great golfer’s métier is his or her golfing skill, coupled with the mastery of good sportsmanship, rendering him or her an ambassador for the sport.”
“Contained exhilaration is not nearly as exciting as its release… accept challenge! What excitement do you have to share with the world?”
“We, as human beings, enjoy freedom of choice. Your attitude is your choice!”
“Consider the value of doing what you love and being paid for it! This is truly a golfer’s dream.”
“Successful people play the part of being successful consistently in all that they do.”
“If you dread ending up in the bunker, practice these tricky out-of-the-sand shots until you master them. Think of it as insurance—we all have learned that, once you know you can make that shot easily, you will seldom need to!”