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Peacock in the Land of Penguins

Peacock in the Land of Penguins
By B J Gallagher Hateley, Warren H Schmidt

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A Peacock in the Land of Penguins echoes the dilemma facing businesses across the country -- how to manage the increasing diversity of the workforce and how to capture the talent, creativity, energy, and commitment of all employees. Written in a charming, engaging style, the book is a fable about a peacock who struggles to be itself while surrounded by penguins. Can these seemingly opposite birds work productively together? This new, expanded edition of the international bestseller will help managers understand and maximize the potential of their workforce.

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  • Amazon Sales Rank: #272182 in Books
  • Published on: 2001-01-01
  • Original language: English
  • Dimensions: .49" h x 5.60" w x 8.48" l, .63 pounds
  • Binding: Paperback
  • 168 pages

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Book Info
Brings to life the challenges of birds of different feathers trying to work together through the engaging story of Perry the Peacock & other exotic birds who struggle to be themselves in the conformity-minded Land of Penguins. Delightful fable illuminates the importance of embracing the full range of perspectives that people bring to bear on their work. Softcover. Previous ed. c1997.

From the Publisher
"Every once in a while a small book comes along that deals with a profound subject in a very simple, elegant way. A Peacock in the Land of Penguins is such a book."—Ken Blanchard, author of The One Minute Manager and Empowerment Takes More Than a Minute "Is there anyone among us who has not felt the pain and frustration of not being appreciated for who they really are? A Peacock in the Land of Penguins, a powerful message, simply told, speaks to the spirit in each of us that yearns to fly high and free."—Laurie Beth Jones, author of Jesus, CEO and The Path

About the Author
BJ Gallagher Hateley is president of Peacock Productions, a human resources training and consulting company. A popular speaker and workshop presenter worldwide, she has consulted to leading corporations and nonprofits including DaimlerChrysler, Chevron, IBM, Volkswagen, Baxter Health Care, CBS, the American Press Institute, and Planned Parenthood. Her other books include Customer at the Crossroads and What Would Buddha Do at Work? Warren H. Schmidt is president of Chrysalis, Inc., a management training and consulting organization. A professor emeritus of the University of Southern California where he was professor of public administration for fifteen years, he also serves as chairman of the World Heritage Foundation. He has authored numerous books and articles and has participated in more than 90 educational and management films. Together, Hateley and Schmidt have also coauthored Pigeonholed in the Land of Penguins and Is It Always Right to Be Right?