What Kind of Smarts Do You Have? Ever wondered why some individuals get promoted in a job while they flounder in a new position and why an employee can't execute a simple task, regardless of how hard he tries to do it? The authors explain that 12 specific and very important brain functions start developing in the brain at birth. These cognitive functions or `skills' are hardwired into every individual and are fully developed and unchangeable by the time of adulthood. This unique and unalterable combination of one's strengths and weaknesses is called `executive skills' which help execute tasks, regulate decision-making, control emotions and determine success or failure on the job. The authors shed light on these 12 brain-based capabilities everyone usually possesses, but to varying degrees. They are: self-restraint, working memory, emotional control, focus, task initiation, planning/prioritization, organization, time management, achieving and defining goals, flexibility, observation and stress tolerance.
An
understanding of your strongest and weakest executive skills
(the cognitive brain functions located in the frontal lobes
of your brain) that largely determines the success or failure
of a job, help in making decisions about what you should focus
on, and what you should ignore. Rich in insights and packed
with targeted advice, the book is a tool for the leaders of
tomorrow who will use it to determine their strengths today.
This book contains the revolutionary executive skills profile:
a powerful self-assessment tool that will identify, once and
for all, a person's innate strengths and weaknesses. After
answering the 60 brief questions in the book, the readers
will get an accurate picture of their personal mix of assets
and shortfalls. This would also help them assess the executive
skills needed for a particular job before pursuing it. The
book redefines the way you understand the potential for greatness
in yourself and others. Smarts is a welcome book for
everyone looking to maximize personal potential or support
others in maximizing their skills. |
