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Reaching Your Potential: Personal and Professional Development

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Publisher Comments:

The latest edition of this compact, concise text helps learners of all ages and backgrounds make the challenging transition to post-secondary education by taking control of their lives and improving their self-belief and self-esteem. A blend of concepts and applications helps readers to discover and develop their emotional, intellectual, physical and social potential. The text involves readers in active learning with self-assessments, activities that apply concepts to their own lives, questions that test comprehension, and case studies to foster critical-thinking skills. Profiles of people who have overcome challenges and succeeded in life motivate learners. Many new, realistic color photos and illustrations reinforce concepts.

Synopsis:

The new edition of this book helps learners of all ages and backgrounds take control of their lives and improve self belief and self-esteem. A blend of concepts and applications help readers discover and develop emotional, intellectual, physical, and social potential.

About the Author

Robert K. Throop is the former Corporate Director of Education for ATE Enterprises. With over 35 years of experience in education, spanning the elementary to graduate school levels, he is presently the Chief Academic Officer for ITT Educational Services Inc.Marion B. Castellucci earned a B.A. from Barnard College. She has over 25 years experience as a writer and editor of educational publishing.

Table of Contents

Preface. Acknowledgements. Chapter 1: The Power of Self-Belief. Chapter 2: Setting Realistic Goals. Chapter 3: Improving Your Thinking Skills. Chapter 4: Improving Your Study Skills. Chapter 5: Eating Well. Chapter 6: Staying Healthy. Chapter 7: Communicating Effectively. Chapter 8: Improving Your Listening Skills. Chapter 9: Improving Your Speaking Skills. Chapter 10: Getting Along with Others. Chapter 11: Functioning in Groups. Chapter 12: Handling Change and Stress. Chapter 13: Managing Time. Chapter 14: Managing Money. Chapter 15: Preparing for Your Career. Glossary. References. Index.

Product Details

ISBN:
9781401820169
Subtitle:
Personal and Professional Development
Publisher:
Cengage Learning
Author:
Throop, Robert K.
Author:
Castellucci, Marion B.
Location:
Clifton Park, NY
Subject:
Business Life - Inspirational
Subject:
Success
Subject:
Conduct of life
Subject:
College students
Subject:
Careers - General
Subject:
Careers
Subject:
Vocational Guidance
Subject:
Self-realization
Copyright:
Edition Number:
3
Edition Description:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Series Volume:
Bd. 55
Publication Date:
December 2003
Binding:
Paperback
Grade Level:
College/higher education:
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Y
Pages:
448
Dimensions:
10.80x8.48x.74 in. 2.19 lbs.
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