Thrive!

Business & Investing

synopsis

Synopsis

"A practical and highly relevant leadership book for today's workplace... From college classes to corporate training, this is a great read that provides a relevant framework to help employees grow as leaders and build resiliency when facing adversity." —Steve Denault, Chief Operating Office | COUNTRY Financial ®

"Dr. Jawahar is an expert in the field of management... By reading this book you will find meaningful, time-tested strategies to apply the best of management theory in your real-life experiences. Wish I would have had this book early in my career!" —Dr. Doug Rahn, Healthcare Executive and Educator

"Jim Jawahar provides practical solutions to real-world scenarios that are supported by solid academic research. Whether you're wearing your 'management har' as a business leader, or an 'employee hat' looking for career advancement opportunities, you'll benefit from Thrive!" —Brent D. Bostrom, Vice President and General Counsel (retd) | GROWMARK, Inc.

Although we learn something from every book, most popular management books aren't based on rigorous empirical research. Therefore, while the suggestions made by the author may have worked for some, there is no guarantee that they will work for you.

Professional advice based on rigorously tested theories has a higher likelihood of helping you achieve success. In Thrive! Professor Jim Jawahar asks eight successful individuals to share their career journeys and then explains the theoretical framework underlying the concepts and principles that contributed to their success. Each path shows the way to accomplishing a goal, including:

Reducing work stress
Ensuring a fair workplace
Enhancing workplace diversity
Achieving psychological well-being
Modifying a boring job into an exciting and meaningful job
Securing an excellent performance evaluation
Obtaining a significant pay raise or a promotion
Advancing in your career field

Jim gives you the knowledge to choose a path that aligns with your aspirations, outlines steps to achieve your goals, and Thrive!

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Author Biography

Jim Jawahar received his Ph.D. degree from Oklahoma State University and is an applied behavioral scientist. He enjoys teaching and has significant academic leadership experience in the roles of department chair and associate provost. His research has been published in some of the top journals in his field. He has served the academic community through his service as editor of Career Development International, a careers journal. Jim enjoys public speaking and consults with major corporations - https://professorjimjawahar.com

Author Insight

Quality of Relations with Supervisorvisor

The quality of relationship you have with your supervisor has important consequences. You are likely to receive more resources, higher performance ratings and promotion opportunities when you have a high-quality relationship with your supervisor. On the other hand, if your relationship is poor, you may be excluded from the inner circle and could experience poor outcomes, such as low performance evaluations, and may even be fired!

Book Excerpt

Thrive!

“I just couldn’t see eye to eye with him,” John went on, shaking his head. “Somehow my relationship with my supervisor had soured, and there was underlying tension between us. One day, my supervisor, a few colleagues, and I were discussing how best to meet the needs of a new client. This new client would account for 10 percent of the company’s revenue if everything went well. As we discussed our ideas, there were debates. One thing led to another, and I ended up having a heated argument with my supervisor in front of my colleagues. The argument wasn’t personal; it was simply a disagreement about how best to serve the client. I just couldn’t believe my supervisor wouldn’t accept my ideas, and I was frustrated—agitated, even—when he kept turning down my suggestions, one after the other. Sadly, this wasn’t the first time we’d disagreed; it seemed like we were at odds more frequently in the last six months than in the past.

“The next day, I didn’t feel like going to work. I seemed to have no energy, but I forced myself to get ready and drive to work. When I showed up, my supervisor called me into his office and told me I had crossed the line and I was fired. I was shocked; I couldn’t believe it!

“I spent the next hour gathering personal effects and saying goodbye to colleagues, who were equally shocked and disgusted with my supervisor’s decision. Walking out of the office building, I was angry, but I also felt a sense of shame and hopelessness. I felt bad for my family. I knew my wife would be devasted to hear I’d been fired.

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Jim Jawahar

Thrive!

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Thrive!

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