Managing Oneself

Really interesting to find out that this book has only 60 small pages. I don't know what I actually expected but this was a nice surprise. In the book there are some really good advices.

First thing to remember from this book in my opinion is:
+ Successful careers are not planned. But naturally one has to be prepared for it. Even more, if you succeed you should develop a parallel career.

Maybe even more important:
+ It is everyone's duty to take responsibility for your relationships. You should ask everyone with whom you work the following question: what do I need to know about your strengths, how you perform, your values, and your proposed contribution? Naturally the answers for those question is something everybody should have for himself show more too, especially if you are above mid 20.

And then there is something very interesting to me. What should I know about myself in order to find out how do I perform best:
+ Am I a reader or listener? Usually one can not be both. Second thing to know is: How do I learn? By listening and reading or by writing? Or by doing? Or hearing yourself talk (usually to others). And not lest: Do I work well with people or am I a loner? And there are the other questions like: Am I a decision maker or an adviser? Do I perform well under stress? Do I work best in a big organization or in a small one? And one question that the author is explaining in more detail: What are my values?

And the last thing to remember from this book in my opinion:
+ The secret in "managing" your boss is to adapt yourself to what makes your boss most effective. show less

I purchased this book by Peter Drucker in 11-27-2015. This is a Harvard Business Review series about management practice and will influence business today. Each volume ha ideas that has shape best practice and inspired many mangers sound the world and will change how you think about business in the 21st century. History shows us that Napoleon, a da Vinci and Mozart can manage themselves with great success; if you want success history will prove you have the abilities to change your business for success even in a weak economy. What I loved best about this book if the fact that we have to place ourselves where we can make the greatest contribution. In other words, stop trying to fix your weaknesses and concentrate on your strengths. It is show more imperative that your values and the value of the organization you work for are compatible otherwise it’s best to get out and find where you can use your strengths elsewhere. Find a job or organization where you belong and your life will balance itself out. This is managing yourself! This book is for people who want to create the career path by knowing when to seize opportunities and when to change course. If you are ready for a change this one hour reading will change your life and career for the best in 2016. © 2016 Jackie Paulson show less

Well, I don’t know the historical context of this classic book. If Peter were alive, he would have recommended Carol Dweck’s Mindset. But who am I to judge him. I didn’t really enjoy this short read. May be this work is a bit archaic now.

4.5 stars. Short little thing but is full of practical advice. It's useful and not just fluff.

Great little book that should be on everyone's list before getting a desk job.