— Second Edition —
Stepping Up guides readers through the myriad choices and decisions we face each day through fascinating true-life stories and thought-provoking quotations. Let Stepping Up lead you to impactful decisions!
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Timothy Dobbins, Author of Stepping Up
What does it mean to Step Up? We are presented with choices every day. We make decisions, and the decisions have consequences. Choices, decisions, and consequences: this sequence happens to us each day, in every part of our lives.
In his motivational and insightful book, executive coach and conflict negotiator Timothy Dobbins examines and teaches innovative techniques to use when making decisions that matter. Using his global experiences, Dobbins focuses on new ways of helping you make meaningful decisions that lead to effective actions.
Dobbins explores five major ways we make decisions. We can Stand Still, Step Aside, Step Back, Step On or Over someone, or we can Step Up. These five ways of making decisions are considered in the context of how we live a meaningful life in the workplace.
Dobbins believes that where we spend our time, we spend our lives. He asserts that people can be divided into three categories: those who Watch Things Happen, those who Make Things Happen and those who Wonder What Happened.
Stepping Up offers you a new way to MAKE THINGS HAPPEN!
Using true and inspiring stories of people who have stepped up throughout history, including his own and those of his clients, Dobbins leads you to a new way of making conscious decisions that will have an impact on your life as well as on the lives of others.
Chapter 1
Experiencing Meaning
Chapter 2
Standing Still
Chapter 3
Stepping Aside
Chapter 4
Stepping Back
Chapter 5
Stepping On or Over
Chapter 6
Stepping Up
"This book will inspire, instruct and elevate you to make a difference... I dare you to ignore this book."
"Tim Dobbins has a unique insight on the impact of culture on a business and its personnel. His values based insight is an invaluable asset to my decision-making in all aspects of my life."
"Dobbins takes his skills from international conflict negotiation — and his human empathy as an Episcopal priest — and applies both to life in the corporate world. Dobbins's compelling stories provide enormous inspiration to readers eager to 'step up' in their own lives."
"Stepping Up: The Art of Making a Difference will encourage you to initiate positive change: first, in your own life, and then in the lives of others. In so doing, Tim's message will help you create the kind of culture that reflects the core values of justice, peace and love; all of which are so desperately needed in today's world."
"I’ve had the good fortune of working with and learning from Tim throughout my career. I’m grateful he has re-issued his essential book, Stepping Up. His generosity and wisdom come through on every page. When confronted by a particularly hard decision or challenge, Tim’s words help me think, reflect, and find the best path forward, a path informed by action, purpose, and doing what matters."
"Dobbins shows how thoughtful and decisive decision making can maximize profits without sacrificing the quality of life so many of us want from our work."
Timothy D. Dobbins is founder and president of Cultural Architects: an innovative, consulting, and executive coaching firm. He advises and develops a diverse clientele of decision makers. Dobbins is a Fellow and guest lecturer at the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, and an elected Fellow of the British-American Project, a fellowship of high achievers which seeks to keep the US/UK alliance strong. He is also author of Business Companion, a communications phrasebook published in eight languages (Living Language/Random House).
As an ordained Episcopal clergyman, he has taught and ministered throughout the world in the role of Third-Party/Track Two Conflict Negotiator, while strengthening and leading diverse congregations. Dobbins is a recognized expert in the field of leadership development. As an early visionary and proponent of “Cultural Architecture”, he honors the creative capacity for conscious growth and serves the evolving mission of both the leader and the organization. By understanding culture and focusing on the development of key leaders, he helps his clients to step up and make a difference in their personal and professional lives.
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Asaf Shakham, Stepping Up Reader
"I've never read a book that touched my soul like this one. Such a book could only be written by a man of the cloth... It makes you more aware of every choice... and helps you choose the right one. Thank you, Timothy, for a beautiful, inspiring book."
"Dobbins's book is a warm, moving and thought provoking argument for a different way of being, not just at work, but in life. His honesty and humanity, coupled with his practical insights into the business world come together in an entirely unique and terrific book. A must read for anyone who wants to make a difference in life or at work."
"Is there anything you want to keep? For me, it's this book I always read it @timothydobbins #4evergood"
"Good book on how you make decisions. It's all about setting up the priorities in life and working towards them. It also has information on how to balance life and work. Great quotes throughout the book from famous people."
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