5 Reasons To Tell Your Boss To Go F**k Themselves: How Positive Psychology Can Help You Get What You Want

Three out of every four people report that their boss is the most stressful part of their job. In fact, most of us rate spending time with the boss as worse than doing chores, or even cleaning the house It's no wonder, when 60 per cent of workplace abuse and rudeness has been found to be top-down with bosses subjecting us to nasty words and inconsiderate deeds which leave us feeling disrespected, emotionally damaged and de-energized. Amazingly - more people would prefer a new boss over a pay rise when it comes to improving their satisfaction at work. As employees, we clearly need to find a way to fight back and minimize the impact of bad bosses on our careers and wellbeing. Best-selling author Michelle McQuaid, a world leader in positive psychology interventions in the workplace, teaches you the secrets to overcoming a bad boss and getting what you want. Using stories and case studies from people in all types of industries, facing all types of bad bosses, Michelle provides practical, scientifically proven tips to restore your power to: 1. Discover what your boss is costing you when it comes to your performance at work, your relationships, your health and your sanity 2. Build courage and confidence so you can disarm even the most difficult boss. 3. Hatch a clever plan to finally get what you want. Having worked as a senior leader for some of the world's largest organizations in London, New York and Australia and completed her Masters in Applied Positive Psychology at the University of Pennsylvania, Michelle is passionate about bringing out the best in people. She prides herself on helping people to make their work more rewarding and her blend of real-world success, actionable advice and enthusiasm for life make her a favorite of audiences around the world. Find out more at www.michellemcquaid.com

Author: Michelle L. McQuaid Mapp
Publisher: Michelle McQuaid
Published: 09/03/2012
Pages: 164
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.50lbs
Size: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.35d
ISBN: 9780987271402

About the Author
Michelle McQuaid is a proven expert on bringing out the best in people at work. With her playful, scientific approach Michelle fuses positive psychology and neuroscience into simple, practical actions that anyone can take to create life-changing habits that last. Through her videos, books, training programs and games she's helped thousands of people to make work more rewarding and her blend of real-world successes, actionable advice and enthusiasm for life ensure Michelle's a favorite of audiences around the world. Michelle rode the dot com wave, became the youngest ever General Manager for one of the world's largest advertising houses and climbed to the top of some of the highest corporate ladders in Australia, London and New York. Along the way she was given a lucky break to complete her Masters in Applied Positive Psychology with Martin Seligman, the field's founder. Now, due to her insatiable curiosity, she is currently completing her PhD on Organizational Play with David Cooperrider, the founder of the field of Appreciative Inquiry.

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