Table of Contents
Preface xi
Introduction xv
The Front Nine: Self-perception & Self Direction 1
Trust your swing 1
The 1st Hole Self-assess and shift your attitude 7
The 2nd Hole Learn to improve 17
The 3rd Hole Break down barriers 25
The 4th Hole Focus on making decisions 35
The 5th Hole Upgrade your confidence 45
The 6th Hole Accept challenge 53
The 7th Hole Relationship equity part one: Recognize positive influence 59
The 8th Hole Relationship equity part two: Communicate fairly 71
The 9th Hole Utilize your strengths 83
At the Turn: Know What You Want 93
The Back Nine: The Pursuit of Success 99
Risk vs. Reward 99
The 10th Hole Develop your business role 105
The 11th Hole Strategize to get ahead 115
The 12th Hole Deal with expectations 125
The 13th Hole Empower yourself and others 135
The 14th Hole Be proactive 143
The 15th Hole Learn from the change-ready company 155
The 16th Hole Cultivate team spirit 161
The 17th Hole Take the initiative to lead 169
The 18th Hole Succeed in the workplace 181
The 19th Hole: Educated Optimism 193
Glossary of Golf Terms 199
Note to the Reader 215
About the Author 217