BE INTENTIONAL (ePub)

BE INTENTIONAL: Five Skills that Accelerate Professional Growth and Success in the Workplace

"Be Intentional outlines and expands on how to master soft skills. From my thirty years of experience, it is my opinion that soft skills are the key factor in determining successful leadership. Anyone who wants to improve these skills will benefit from Cristina's insights."

-Gary Mangelson, CFO / EVP The Wasserstrom Company

How can I improve my workplace relationships, communicate more effectively so others want to listen, and be an effective and productive contributor in my circle of influence?

How can I understand diversity in the workplace, adapt to change, work on my professional development, and advance my career?

How do I gain the respect and trust of others?

These are some of the questions that professionals around the world are asking. The answer is simple-develop the right "soft skills." When soft skills are developed, they create a competitive edge for you in the workplace.

Talent and Organizational Development expert Cristina Farr has seen firsthand how professionals, executives, managers, leaders, and frontline workers have hindered their careers because they lack the right skills. In this book, Cristina explains why achieving success is not just about our abilities to perform a job, hold a college degree, and have work experience. It's also about our capacity to understand our world, effectively build relationships, communicate, make decisions, and resolve problems. What you will discover in this book are practical examples and applications to help you develop five essential skills needed to accelerate professional growth and thrive in your career.

Your professional development awaits inside. If you want to succeed in the workplace-and in all of your relationships-don't waste another day without being intentional!