Thriving on Stress (Self-Development for Managers Series) - Softcover

Written to help the reader develop a more positive view of stress, this book is structured to help develop a personal strategy for maximizing performance and minimizing the negative effects of stress. Written in a workbook format, it encourages the reader to adopt an active stance. The workbook is broken down into 11 steps which are completed in a logical sequence. The author acknowledges the complexity of the subject and helps the reader diagnose several factors related to stress management including disposition, vulnerability to stress, causes of stress and common reaction to stress. On the basis of this diagnosis the reader is helped to develop a personal action plan to thrive on stress and help others to do likewise. The book is written for all those responsible for managing people at work.