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The Rules of Work, Expanded Edition: A Definitive Code for Personal Success (Richard Templar's Rules) |  | Author: Richard Templar
Publisher: FT Press
Category: Book
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Edition: Expanded
Pages: 272
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Dimensions (in): 8.4 x 5.4 x 0.7
ISBN: 0137072066
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ASIN: 0137072066
Publication Date: July 2, 2010
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Some people are simply great at their job. They always seem to say the right thing; do the right thing. They are mentioned in every conversation. Everybody likes them. They get promoted. They get pay rises. They get along with the boss. And somehow, they do all these things without being unpleasant, breaking much of a sweat or seeming to put in excess effort. And when they are offered another step up the corporate ladder or a fabulous new job, no one is surprised. After all, they have 'potential' written all over them. How do they do it? Do they know some secret we don't? Yes, they know The Rules of Work. These rules aren't about how to do your job, day-to-day (assuming you are pretty good at that already). The Rules of Work are about how you are seen to be doing it. They are about how you appear to others. And they are about helping you to achieve the success you richly deserve. The first edition of The Rules of Work became a global phenomenon, topping bestseller charts around the world. This new, even better, edition includes 10 brand new rules to take you further, faster. These rules are the guiding principles that will improve both what you do and how you do it, giving you the unmistakable air of confidence that will win you admiration, respect, and the next promotion. With The Rules under your belt you'll have the edge in everything you do, without having to compromise your principles.
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 The Truth Road Map May 27, 2005
John G. Hilliard (Toronto Canada)
23 out of 23 found this review helpful
If ever there was a how to book on career success this has got to be it. This is a no nonsense and straight to the point book that covers the basics for a successful career. The book focuses on getting promoted or moving into a better position, but the rules are such that anyone can follow them and become better at your job. What gets me as while I was reading the book I kept thinking two thoughts. One was the fact that I kept thinking these rules are all common sense. The second was the number of the rules that I have seen broken or that I have broken.
Overall I found the book wonderful. It was informative and well written. It gets right to the point and does not get bogged down in long winded and marginally useful examples. The book can be read in one sitting and is the perfect companion for a road trip. This is one book you will find yourself reading multiple times.
The Rules of Work by Richard Templar February 25, 2005
Joseph S. Maresca (Bronxville, New York USA)
21 out of 22 found this review helpful
This is an exemplary work on the details of getting ahead in
today's business environment. It incorporates some of
Andrew Carnegie's advice, as well as others in the human relations
art. Here are some of the more noteworthy pieces of advice :
- get your work noticed by management
- develop a niche or specific area of your expertise
- overdeliver what you promised
- make definitive commitments
- be cognizant of your attitude
- dress appropriately
- smile and extend your hand for a handshake
- exude energy and enthusiasm
- be cool
- speak well of others generally
- set realistic objectives
- keep copious records and notes
- understand the corporate culture and hierarchy
- speak in the "we" rather than the "I" mode
- don't get too personal
- study the opposition as well as proponents
All of the above advice will constitute important precepts for
the workplace. Naturally, the details of implementation will
differ for each employer or work setting. Nonetheless, the
general principles set forth by Templar are worthy of emulation.
The work is important, if you intend to advance in a workplace
of any size and complexity.
Everything a Mentor Should Tell You in a Few Easy Lessons April 14, 2006
Dr Victor S Alpher (Austin, Texas, U.S.A.)
12 out of 13 found this review helpful
The domain of this book extends well beyond business. It is one of those books I wish I'd written myself, after having experience with a variety of mentors in different contexts, and mentoring myself.
The wisdom presented here is ageless and boundless. I would place it along with Bill O'Reilly's recent book as advice well presented for the young adult about to embark on the travails of life in the world of work, higher education, professional development, and life-decision making. Its admonitions are as useful for the neighborhood block party, the frat party, as for the boardroom and coffee room on the 24th floor of a New York highrise or the back room of a border security outpost.
It is well organized, and presently in a friendly, easy to read fashion that will make it a pleasant read on a several hour flight, train trip, or rainy afternoon when keeping up with the ESPN scores will do. Share it carefully--because its knowledge is the type that will help you succeed, but you don't necessarily want others to know where you gained its valuable insights--let them marvel at your acumen and skill in all social situation--which, as Templar points out, don't really exist, because any social situaiton is really one in which your merits and liabilities will be enumerated and judged by peers, superiors, and subordinates.
It incorporates also the accumulated wisdom of John Malloy's Dress for Success, imitated but never bettered--although the content here is much, much broader.
Highly recommended to all who wish to avoid unnecessary pitfalls in life.
Great book!!!!!!!! March 16, 2007
AuburnTiger
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Okay.. The best part about this book is that each chapter represents one of the rules of work. If you don't feel you need to read in depth about one rule, just move on to the next chapter.
75 percent of the rules in this book are right on the money, like avoiding the gossip of work and knowing who the bosses favorites are and befriending them.
This book should come free with your college degree if you're going into the corporate business world to work.
Highly recommended!!!
Hope this helps!!!
Recommended. Useful. Nothing new but makes you focus. April 6, 2008
R. Siekmann
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Don't buy this book if you want to learn something new. Anything in this book can be thought of by anyone right now, right here (or where you are) without ever reading this book.
The strength though is the fact that someone actually put a set of rules together that make its reader focus on things often forgotten or never really thought of by a lot of people.
Rules that should generally be followed with or without knowledge of this book and will lead to being a more succesful/happy/loved/etc. employee or employer.
All in all I think it's an excellent read, very useful and -very important- entertaining.
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