Defining Moments Navigating through Business and Organisational Life [Hardcover]

Our lives are full of defining moments, but do we recognize them??We often fail to appreciate the significance of these moments. At work the pressure can be relentless and we can fail to enjoy these?moments. The author shows how to recognize and appreciate these moments, which in turn helps us to better cope during more difficult times.Foreword by Lesley Strathie Acknowledgements Introduction Living in the Moment Light Going On Moments Milestone Moments Surprising Moments Stretching the Moment Standing Back Moments Joyful Moments Making Time Go Slowly Surviving Difficult Moments Down Moments Crisis Moments Moments of Anger Treasuring the Moment Making Each Moment Matter Accepting the Truth of Hard Messages Embedding the Learning Moment Capturing the Moment Creative Moments Gripping the Moment Living with Discord Creating Future Moments Focus in the Moment Rhythm of Moments Creating Moments for Others The Way Forward Seeing the Pattern of Moments Next Steps Selected Bibliography Index

Peter's book guides us through a range of moments of significance. He encourages us to stand back and recognise the importance of moments that might be surprising, joyful, angry or painful. The book contains a rich blend of examples, ideas and practical suggestions. It will stimulate you to look for, accept and create moments of significance for you.

If you are open to the idea of defining moments, reading this book could change your attitude to your work and your life. It could mean that you see new opportunities and feel more confident in your next steps. Reading the book is likely to be a defining moment for you.

Lesley Strathie

Permanent Secretary, Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs, UK

Defining moments in life should be cherished, celebrated and shared; they are all about the collective wisdom of the past enabling a stronger perspective of the future. Peter's book does just that, and is well timed forlóÑ