Famous quotes from Shakespeare, such as “to thine own self be true,” to John F. Kennedy’s “leadership and learning are indispensable to each other” are timeless in their application to modern life. Applying a collection of these adages, proverbs, and quotations and relating them to management and communication creates a blueprint for a successful business environment.
Offering reflections on the statements of individuals from Voltaire to Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr., to colorful characters such as Eliza Doolittle, the author shares his twenty-year collection of mottoes, proverbs, and quotations and advises how to use these inspiring adages to create a workplace that is more productive, supportive, and encouraging.
About the Author
Dr. Parkinson is an active leader in the communications field. Throughout his extensive and varied career, he has held 1,100 instructional and coaching sessions for more than 12,000 business professionals. His credits include teaching courses in the application of television and media in education, serving as a corporate consultant and communications coach, and assisting clients to successfully and powerfully present themselves on radio and television programs.
MOTTOES FOR MANAGING
By J. Robert Parkinson
BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Management
160 pp. 5 1/2 x 8 1/2
ISBN: 9781589804029 pb original