Tipping Sacred Cows (PDF)

Strategies for overcoming the "sacred cows" that hold people
back at work

We all know the "sacred cows" at work?the conventional wisdom to
try your best, work well with others, and produce excellent work.
But these cherished nuggets of advice, in practice, have a dark
side that can lead to career-limiting unintended consequences.
Based on Jake Breeden's experience coaching thousands of leaders in
27 countries, and the latest scientific research in behavioral
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.

* Identifies the seven most common sacred cows at work, including
balance that turns bland, creativity that conceals narcissism, and
passion that becomes obsession

* Offers simple steps for recognizing and overcoming the
potentially career-limiting effects of each of the most common
sacred cows

* Written by Jake Breeden, a faculty member at Duke University's
Corporate Education program, rated by Businessweek and
The Financial Times as #1 in the world

Tipping 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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21-question survey to find out which of the seven sacred cows
are standing in your way at work.