Pensamiento Alineado: !Defina Sus Prioridades Para Cada Dia! = Aligned Thinking (Ken Blanchard)

by Jim Steffen

The latest volume in Berrett-Koehler's Ken Blanchard Series -- books hand-picked and introduced by Ken Blanchard Helps readers reduce stress and increase accomplishment, satisfaction, meaning, and fun in both their personal and professional lives Uses an entertaining story format to walk readers through a simple, straightforward process that has transformed individuals and organizationsToo much to do! I never get anything done! I have so little control over my life!These were thoughts Ray had as he headed home later for supper, confident his wife, Carol, would be sympathetic to his problem.One sentence into unloading his problems on her, he heard, "Too much to do? Tell me about it!" Her problems were as big as or even bigger than his.When they went to a friend for help, they discovered more than hope, "That sounds like us several years ago. But Coach Eric's Aligned Thinking not only solved those problems, it helped us to do what most people believe impossible; align every action to what we really want.With mild hope and huge skepticism, Ray and Carol visited Coach Eric and gave him a description of their ideal professional and personal life. Coach Eric assured them that Aligned Thinking could help them enjoy each item on their list. However, when he asked them to add to their list "make every moment count so life becomes a celebration," Ray and Carol became even more skeptical.Join Ray and Carol as they discover the proven power of Aligned Thinking. You'll find it; Simple - Summarized in an elegant nine-word question Quick - It takes less than fifteen seconds to implement Lasting - Once you understand it, you can use it daily for a lifetime.

Genres: Nonfiction, Business

194 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2006

Reviews

[Brent · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ideas sound great and anyone recommended by Ken Blanchard should be great. I will check back in a year and see how aligned thinking is helping.

[Marti Wade · Rating 4 out of 5]

I think the principles in this book are just what I need and am grateful that the book was an easy read and will be easy to remember. I think the model is going to be quite helpful to me. Introduced to the principles by a respected friend and ally (and required by my boss to follow up by reading the book). But had I picked it up on my own, might not have bought it due to some style/culture issues. Anyone else find these funny?
1. How much of the book is spent telling the reader (or the characters who stand in for the reader) how extremely wonderful the ideas are. A total sales job, cover to cover. Even if what they're selling you is the life you always wanted, is that necessary?
2. How, since the teaching comes entirely in the form of a story, all the characters are perfectly lined up in their script, behavior, emotions... down to asking exactly the questions, using exactly the language in exactly the same way that goes with the system. It was a little eerie, that's all.

[Evi · Rating 3 out of 5]

At least after reading the book I can start to list down my list of priorities, and that quite helpful to guide me to go through the day....

[Maria · Rating 5 out of 5]

I learned that I should keep this book in my house and refer to it often. It very much helps remind you to work on What is Important Now - the WIN principle.

[Marie · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a great strategy for prioritizing your life and your projects. I recommend this to anyone who wants to be less frustrated and more productive." Read more on my blog at http://marieleslie.com