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Strategies for overcoming the "sacred cows" that hold people back at workYou should try your best, work well with others, and produce excellent work. Right? But these cherished nuggets of advice, in practice, have a dark side that can lead to career-limiting unintended consequences. And they're not alone.Based on Jake Breeden's experience coaching thousands of leaders in 27 countries, and new research in economics, neuroscience, and psychology, Tipping Sacred Cows reveals how to overcome the dangerous behaviors that masquerade as virtues at work, and how to lead with fewer self-imposed limitations and greater results. It's a guide for curious, courageous people at work. The book:Identifies the seven most common sacred cows at work, including balance that turns bland, creativity that conceals narcissism, and passion that becomes obsessionOffers simple steps for recognizing and overcoming the potentially career-limiting effects of each of the most common sacred cowsWritten by Jake Breeden, a faculty member at Duke University's Corporate Education program, rated by Businessweek and The Financial Times as #1 in the worldTipping Sacred Cows shines a light on the hidden traps that lie between good intentions and great results, clearing a path so leaders can finally realize their full potential at work.



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Jake Breeden

Jake Breeden works to help readers and leaders work smarter and be happier. He teaches as part of the Global Faculty for Duke Corporate Education -- the world's top ranked provider of custom corporate education. That work has taken him to 32 countries so far.He's taught, coached, challenged and provoked leaders at Google, IBM, Cisco, Microsoft, OppenheimerFunds, Starbucks, Deloitte and St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.Jake lives in Chapel Hill, NC, where his daughters keep him learning and laughing.



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