Working Without a Net: How to Survive and Thrive in Today's High Risk Business World

by Morris R. Schechtman

In a sometimes controversial vision of the future already embraced by Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich, Morris Shechtman presents a cutting-edge management philosophy that challenges unrealistic, outdated approaches. Shechtman, a former university professor and psychotherapist, teaches the essential skills for adapting to a rapidly-expanding corporate culture -- or any organization or situation requiring structure and vision. No matter what your goals, you'll find his new rules of business applicable to Growth strategies that help you establish your independence from external forces and foster strength from within Steps for processing -- not denying -- the inevitable anger and disappointment that follow organizational change Powerful exercises that sharpen decision-making, relationship-building, risk-taking, and other critical abilities Working Without a Net empowers you to face the new challenges of the future with flexibility, confidence and self-sufficiency.

Genres: Business

250 pages, Audio Cassette

First published December 1, 1994

Reviews

[Rebecca · Rating 3 out of 5]

I read this because of a recommendation from a friend. Unfortunately, it's a bit outdated so some of the content was irrelevant. It did help me get in touch with how conflict can actually be a good thing in the business world instead of trying to please everyone.

[Brian · Rating 3 out of 5]

11/12/2003 - 6/10

I read Working Without a Net for a business book club at work. I was fearing a very dry, boring, difficult read. It wasn't that bad at all, and was, in fact, an easy read. As for the material itself, there was a lot that I didn't agree with, but there were a couple of good nuggets and the book does make you think. The book seemed like it was written for junior execs (Trump wanna-bes). Business and success in business is a top priority - work should be the utmost importance and you should examine all you do and relate to with an eye on success. He also promotes an up or out culture - employees should always strive to improve and have a CEO position as an end goal. Shechtman also had many poor logical arguments. He sees a lot of things in stark black or white rather than the grays of reality. The book did help me examine a lot of my views on business (our book club discussions helped a lot there as well), and I did like how Shechtman stresses owning your career and preparing for change.

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Morris Shechtman info

[Naren · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was first recommended to me by Paul Bartlett - great friend and mentor during my tenure at Hallkinion.

I still refer this book for situational management.

[David · Rating 3 out of 5]

ISBN 0130262390

[David]

Listened to this a second time on 9/2/04

[Nick Woodall · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good business book on the risk inherent in today's business climate.