Take a day off

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Take a day off

and other ideas about work.

About the Book

A collection of ideas, poems, stories and insights about work.

About the Author

Rob Lambert
Rob Lambert

Rob Lambert has been lucky enough to be part of some amazingly forward thinking companies. It lead to a rich understanding of how businesses succeed, but more importantly for Rob's life, a deep understanding of how to remain relevant and employable in ever changing markets. 

Rob teaches communication skills, how to be an amazing manager and how to remain employable in our changing world. He loves to teach and engage audiences through writing, podcasting and public presentations. 

He's a family man with three kids which keep him busy, but when he's not working, he's writing content. The thread that runs through it all is about constant change and personal growth. You'll see this in his books. 

Rob lives in Winchester, England with his family. He's also a keen photographer, podcaster and car enthusiast.  

He owns the Cultivated Management and Parent Brain brands.

Table of Contents

    • Introduction
      • Mixed Media Versions
      • Why this book?
    • Take a day off
    • Identifying problems doesn’t get rid of them
    • Bland
    • Communication Expert
    • Show, don’t tell
    • No mask can be worn forever
    • We all fall
    • Round and Round
    • Your productivity output is not your value as a person.
    • Meetings
    • Work makes us
    • The grass isn’t always greener
    • We need to feel like the job develops us
    • Joy is a barometer
    • What are others missing?
    • What are we saying “No” to?
    • What did they give up?
    • Dear Manager
    • Effectiveness and efficiency are not the same thing
    • Be selfish, in a good way
    • What happened to get to here?
    • Widen your awareness
    • You see what you want to see, you hear what you want to hear
    • Enhance
    • Earn Respect
    • COIK is Simple
    • Don’t complain
    • Don’t do or say anything that requires an apology
    • Company Values
    • Overconfident
    • Data driven, or it doesn’t exist
    • A reflection of you
    • Karma – Malcolm and the seagulls
    • We’re all connected
    • Accentuate your strengths
    • Don’t seek out drama
    • Don’t criticise others
    • Everybody you meet makes you who you are
    • Gaining knowledge
    • A thousand cats
    • Be a wonderful asset to others
    • Mistakes are learning
    • Recognition belongs to those who do the work
    • Thick Skin
    • This is it
    • People choose to follow a leader
    • Final Thoughts

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