Egonomics - Hardcover

"Engaging and well-written." -- Dave Ulrich, Ph.D., professor, Ross School of Business, University of Michigan "BrillIant and vitally important!" -- Stephen R. Covey, author of The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People and The 8th Habit "This book is quite an accomplishment." -- Jon Kabat-Zinn, professor of medicine emeritus, University of Massachusetts Medical School; author of Coming to Our Senses "Pay attention when Stephen Covey calls a book 'brilliant and vitally important'... ["Egonomics"] reinforces the overwhelming presence of ego in business these days." -- Diane Brady, "BusinessWeek" Magazine "I loved this book. Reveals in depth and originality how to deploy this basic force for self-development and the common good."-- Dr. Warren Bennis, distinguished professor of business, University of Southern California "A wonderful book...addresses the greatest challenge faced by successful people."-- Dr. Marshall Goldsmith, "New York Times" bestselling author of "What Got You Here Won't Get You There" "Refreshing...a compelling case for the practical importance of humility in the business realm."-- Alan Deutschman, senior writer, "Fast Company;" author of "Change or Die" "This book is quite an accomplishment."-- Jon Kabat-Zinn, professor of medicine emeritus, University of Massachusetts Medical School; author of "Coming to Our Senses" "Intelligent and wise...a beautiful job describing ego's strengths and pitfalls."-- Dr. Amy C. Edmondson, Harvard Business School "Should be required reading in every MBA program."-- Christine M. Pearson, Ph.D., Thunderbird School of Global Management "Engaging and well-written."-- Dave Ulrich, Ph.D., professor, Ross School of Business, University of Michigan "This book is quite an accomplishment." -- Jon Kabat-Zinn, professor of medicine emeritus, University of Massachusetts Medical School; author of "Coming to Our Senses" "BrillIant and vitally important!" -- Stephen R. Covey, author of "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People" and "The 8th Habit" "Engaging and well-written." -- Dave Ulrich, Ph.D., professor, Ross School of Business, University of Michigan

Two of big business's most dynamic consultants explain how ego undermines or accelerates the growth and productivity of business--and they instruct readers on how to strike the balance between too much ego and not enough.