Stress: Living and Working in a Changing World

by George Manning, Kent Curtis, Steve McMillen

Overview

This book is a comprehensive and timely resource that helps people manage stress in today's fast-paced and changing world. It combines the best of both classical research and cutting edge approaches to address stress, health, and wellness issues. The holistic approach provides a personalized picture of the role of stress in one's life. The reader is challenged with real-life problems and practical solutions.
The friendly writing style of the authors holds your attention and interest throughout the book. Using an interactive learning approach, each chapter blends:
- thought-provoking questionnaires and self-assessments
- true-life examples
- meaningful stories and anecdotes from well-known authors and philosophers
- authoritative data: charts, graphs, diagrams, and surveys
The focus of the book is self-discovery and personal development. Information is in a format conducive to quick access on an as-needed basis.  It's a book you will refer to time and time again.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780984442638
Publisher:	Savant Learning Systems
Publication date:	10/01/2015
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	552
File size:	21 MB
Note:	This product may take a few minutes to download.
Age Range:	1 - 18 Years

About the Author

George Manning, Professor of Psychology and Business at Northern Kentucky University, is internationally known as a speaker, author of eleven books, and consultant to business, industry and government. His clients include AT&T, AMA, IBM, GE, Marriott, UAW, Duke Energy, US Navy and the National Institutes of Health, among others. George's unique approach and magic for connecting with people includes a blend of humor, interesting facts, and practical applications. His warm, personal style has captivated audiences from coast to coast and from continent to continent. He was selected "Outstanding Professor" at Northern Kentucky University and has received the "Strongest Influence Award" given by the Northern Kentucky Alumni Association. His current studies and interests include the changing meaning of work, the art of caring leadership, and coping skills for personal and social adjustment.
Kent Curtis is professor of organizational leadership at Northern Kentucky University. Kent graduated from Centre College (AB in Biology), Xavier University (Masters in Counseling), and University of Cincinnati (Doctorate in Education). He has examined the collegiate tutorial system as a visiting Fellow at the University of Durham in England, and has designed numerous employee and management development programs serving such clients as Texas Medical Center, Procter&Gamble, and American Electric Power. He developed the Northern Kentucky University online organizational leadership degree. His current research includes leading teams, the leader as coach, and teaching leadership via distance learning. Kent has received the Strongest Faculty Influence Award from the NKU Alumni Association, the NKU Student Government Faculty Award, and Teacher of The Year for the NKU PACE Division.
Steve McMillen is the founder and principal of SMC Leadership, a consultancy focused on executive coaching, leadership development, talent management, organizational change, and stress management. In the past, Steve has held senior leadership positions at organizations including Tennessee Valley Authority, Thomson Publishing (now Thomson-Reuters), and Hillenbrand Industries where he led the development of the first Peak Performance Center for a Fortune 500 company. He has consulted for numerous organizations, including General Motors, Junior Achievement, and the National Home Builders Association. He was a founding member for The Conference Board's Global Leadership Development Council and Harvard University Business School's New Media Group. Steve has served on boards at the University of Tennessee, Northern Kentucky University and People Answers, among others. He is highly regarded for his abilities as an inspirational coach, author and speaker who helps his clients "connect the dots" between strategy, talent and execution.

Table of Contents

Preface -Acknowledgments -About the Authors -Stress -Introduction Part One: Understanding Stress 1. Stress Physiology 2. Stress in Your World Part Two: Personality and Stress 3. Personality Plays a Part 4. Wisdom of the Ages 5. Characteristics of a Hardy Personality Part Three: Stress Across the Life Span 6. Coping with Change 7. Lives in Progress 8. The Meaning of Wellness Part Four: Personal Stress 9. The Peaceful Mind 10. Know Thyself 11. Integrity Part Five: Interpersonal Stress 12. Our Social Nature 13. Healthy Relationships 14. No One Is an Island Part Six: Stress in the Workplace 15. Job Stress 16. The Job Burnout Phenomenon 17. Work Morale Part Seven: Peak Performance 18. Be All You Can Be 19. Personal Performance 20. Time Management 21. What Is Time? Part Eight: Stress Prevention 22. Avoid Self-Medication 23. The 1 x 3 x 7 = 21 Plan Conclusion Appendix A: Expectation of Life at Birth, 1960-2010 and Projections, 2015-2060 Appendix A-Part 2: Life Expectancy by Sex, Age, and Race, 2010 Appendix B: Selected Life Table Values, 1959-2008 Appendix C: Stress Management Bingo Index

Editorial Reviews

"If you want common sense answers to the real-life problems associated with stress and change, this book is for you."
-Ken Blanchard, author of The One Minute Manager

"An outstanding work. This book is what I have been in search of for some time."
-Alan K. David, MD, Chairman and Professor: Department of Family and Community Medicine, Medical College of Wisconsin

"This is a valuable tool to help health-care organizations effectively address this challenge."
Daniel A. Gregorie, MD, Former President and CEO, ChoiceCare

"Managing stress is a survival skill, and this book is the survival kit not only for patients but for patients' doctors as well."
William Monnig, MD, President, Kentucky Medical Association

"An important book that should be on the bookshelves of all physicians, nurses, and human resource professionals who deal with the impact of stress in the workplace."
M.J. Wakeman, MD, MS, Director of Occupational Medicine, The Health Alliance of Greater Cincinnati

"This book will appeal to everyone, young and old, male and female, entry-level to corporate CEO."
Rebecca Adams Lewis, President/CEO, Jewish Hospital Lexington

"This book combines a deep understanding of the problem with a lot of compassion. The authors provide a realistic approach, refreshingly free of oversimplified psychobabble."
Covert Bailey, Author and Educator

"The authors have given us a gift ... a workshop in a book. Well done!"
Dick Richards, Author of Artful Work and Setting Your Genius Free

"It is a goldmine! If you are managing a company where employee stress affects the workplace, then give this book to all your people."
Philip M. Parker, PhD, Associate Professor, INSEAD France

"It's all here. This is the most comprehensive and usable book I've seen on stress, peppered with wise quotations and memorable stories and chock-full of exercises."
Andrea Kay, Columnist and Author

"This book is a handbook for living our lives. "
Walter M. Lovenberg, PhD, Former President, Marion Merrell Dow Research

"Truly excellent. Stress: Living and Working in a Changing World is a blockbuster."
William C. Byham, PhD, Chairman/CEO, Development Dimensions International, Inc.

"This book provides a practical summary of what individuals and organizations can do to manage stress."
Maryann Donahue, Vice President, Medtronic, Inc.

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