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The Power of Pause: How to be More Effective in a Demanding, 24/7 World
by Nance Guilmartin

Published: 2009-12-21
Hardcover : 256 pages
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A clear, actionable plan to fight frustration at work, makesavvier decisions, and avoid costly mistakes when we're short ontime, attention, and choices

One of the most frustrating dilemmas for working people today ishow to be effective when we feel we don't have time or we're ...

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A clear, actionable plan to fight frustration at work, makesavvier decisions, and avoid costly mistakes when we're short ontime, attention, and choices

One of the most frustrating dilemmas for working people today ishow to be effective when we feel we don't have time or we're facingnon-stop demands. The Power of Pause process is a dynamicpractice that Nance Guilmartin has taught thousands of peopleworldwide, equipping them to regain control of thoughts and avoidmiscommunications. This tested method helps readers to take amoment to wonder what's called for when we feel we're short ontime, attention, temper, or choices. In that instant, we can use asimple method to rewire our overloaded circuits, tap into our"missing-in-action" common sense, and raise our communicationintelligence. This process is not about slowing down thepace of workday life. It is about enabling anyone who istime-pressed to make savvier choices and avoid costly mistakes.

  • Shows how to exercise leadership skills that save time andstrengthen relationships
  • Offers a process for learning to engage in productive exchangesrather than attacking or being resigned
  • Enables managers and teams to save time and money
  • Reveals how to fix problems and achieve goals with lessstress

The Power of Pause methods enable managers andteams across varying industries/any industry to save time andmoney, fix problems and achieve goals with less stress–evenin the face of competition, cultural and language differences, ortight budgets.

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