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Psychology: A Simple Guide to Workplace Psychology: Psychology Tips for the Employee
Psychology: The Workplace Psychology Guide
The Simple Guide to Workplace Psychology Tips for the Employee
Psychology has always been a lot more than a university course. In fact we use the techniques and theories of psychology in our day to day work. Sometimes we do it subconsciously through habit or conditioning. One of the most important parts of our life is work. We spend close to 8 hours a day on the job. When you consider the time spent on commuting and sleep; work seems to be this thing that envelops virtually everything we do. It is a serious business because that is where we earn an income to buy essentials like food, shelter and clothing. At the same time work is also the place where we meet different types of people. Many have met their future spouses and countless friends on the job. It is therefore very important to be able to adjust well to the workplace and all its challenges.
This book is conceived as a simple guide on how an employee can use the theories of psychology in their day to day life. It is not meant to be a definitive discussion of the theories of psychology. In any case it would take thousands of books to completely cover them. Instead this books gives you the reader simple tips and insights that you can use to get on better with your colleagues. The other benefit is that if you are a good colleague then chances are that you will find it easier to progress in your career. The book is divided into nine chapters which tackle specific theories in psychology and then try to apply them to the day to day situations which various workers find themselves in. This book can work for you at any level and any job. It does not matter whether you are a nurse, engineer, politician, miner or a multitude of other things. The book is equally applicable to the top executives and the lowliest people in the chain of command.
What You're About to Learn:
Why You Need Psychology at Work
Tapping into Your Motivating Factors
Job Crafting Techniques
Theoretical Models
Trust and Safety
Attitudes, Emotions and Moods
Arrogance and Conceit
Personality Disorders
...And a lot more...
The Simple Guide to Workplace Psychology Tips for the Employee
* * * Get your copy today at a 50% discount! * * *
The Simple Guide to Workplace Psychology Tips for the Employee
Psychology has always been a lot more than a university course. In fact we use the techniques and theories of psychology in our day to day work. Sometimes we do it subconsciously through habit or conditioning. One of the most important parts of our life is work. We spend close to 8 hours a day on the job. When you consider the time spent on commuting and sleep; work seems to be this thing that envelops virtually everything we do. It is a serious business because that is where we earn an income to buy essentials like food, shelter and clothing. At the same time work is also the place where we meet different types of people. Many have met their future spouses and countless friends on the job. It is therefore very important to be able to adjust well to the workplace and all its challenges.
This book is conceived as a simple guide on how an employee can use the theories of psychology in their day to day life. It is not meant to be a definitive discussion of the theories of psychology. In any case it would take thousands of books to completely cover them. Instead this books gives you the reader simple tips and insights that you can use to get on better with your colleagues. The other benefit is that if you are a good colleague then chances are that you will find it easier to progress in your career. The book is divided into nine chapters which tackle specific theories in psychology and then try to apply them to the day to day situations which various workers find themselves in. This book can work for you at any level and any job. It does not matter whether you are a nurse, engineer, politician, miner or a multitude of other things. The book is equally applicable to the top executives and the lowliest people in the chain of command.
What You're About to Learn:
Why You Need Psychology at Work
Tapping into Your Motivating Factors
Job Crafting Techniques
Theoretical Models
Trust and Safety
Attitudes, Emotions and Moods
Arrogance and Conceit
Personality Disorders
...And a lot more...
The Simple Guide to Workplace Psychology Tips for the Employee
* * * Get your copy today at a 50% discount! * * *
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Published January 14, 2016
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October 10, 2018
Quick overview of personality psychology
This is a brief overview of psychology as it relates to the workplace - different personalities and a handful of common disorders. I'd guess that most people would read it in a quest to diagnose their co-workers; reading this book wouldn't qualify you for doing that.
The writing is ok, but don't consider it to be in depth research or deeply insightful. On a starter level, it may be enough to pique your interest to learn more, or at the least be more tolerant of different personality types. An example of the writing:
"Armed with the right knowledge, it is possible to protect yourself and integrate beautifully into virtually any team. You are also able to understand why people are behaving in the way they behave. There are no major surprises, because you know what is coming, before it even arrives."
This is a brief overview of psychology as it relates to the workplace - different personalities and a handful of common disorders. I'd guess that most people would read it in a quest to diagnose their co-workers; reading this book wouldn't qualify you for doing that.
The writing is ok, but don't consider it to be in depth research or deeply insightful. On a starter level, it may be enough to pique your interest to learn more, or at the least be more tolerant of different personality types. An example of the writing:
"Armed with the right knowledge, it is possible to protect yourself and integrate beautifully into virtually any team. You are also able to understand why people are behaving in the way they behave. There are no major surprises, because you know what is coming, before it even arrives."
February 8, 2019
Interesting, high level information
April 10, 2017
A brief overall view of workplace psychology
"People, who are already messed up at home, bring all their baggage to the workplace and mess up, just about everybody else."
You will probably recognize many people and situations mentioned in this book if you have been part of the workforce for any length of time. I would especially recommend this book for anyone newly entering or re-entering the workforce, or for those moving into a management/leadership role. This is not a book that will give you any great understanding of psychology, instead it is more practical guide to how to cope with the diversity of people and situations we encounter in our workday lives. This is also a good book to encourage you to take an honest, non-stop critical look at yourself, sometimes painful, but always helpful.
"People, who are already messed up at home, bring all their baggage to the workplace and mess up, just about everybody else."
You will probably recognize many people and situations mentioned in this book if you have been part of the workforce for any length of time. I would especially recommend this book for anyone newly entering or re-entering the workforce, or for those moving into a management/leadership role. This is not a book that will give you any great understanding of psychology, instead it is more practical guide to how to cope with the diversity of people and situations we encounter in our workday lives. This is also a good book to encourage you to take an honest, non-stop critical look at yourself, sometimes painful, but always helpful.
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