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title : Chicken Soup for the Soul At Work : 101 Stories of Courage, Compassion, and Creativity in the Workplace
author : Canfield, Jack
publisher : Health Communications, Inc.
isbn10 | asin :
print isbn13 : 9781558744240
ebook isbn13 : 9780585102559
language : English
subject Work--Moral and ethical aspects, Interpersonal relations--Moral and ethical aspects, Employees--Conduct of life, Spiritual life, Inspiration--Anecdotes.
publication date : 1996
lcc : HD4905.C448 1996eb
ddc : 331.25
subject : Work--Moral and ethical aspects, Interpersonal relations--Moral and ethical aspects, Employees--Conduct of life, Spiritual life, Inspiration--Anecdotes.
Page i
"Reading Chicken Soup for the Soul at Work is a poignant experience about ordinary men and women who touch other lives in an extraordinary way with acts of kindness, caring and love. It's a moving testament that responding to the Spirit is a wonderful way to transform our world and make it a better place."
Michael A. Stephen
Chairman, Aetna International, Inc.
"As with the other Chicken Soups, Chicken Soup for the Soul at Work is an inspirational guide for being true to yourself under difficult circumstances, in trying times and on the job. A 'howto' for being productive, effective and successful, while being human."
JEFFREY C. REISS
CHAIRMAN & CEO, CAREERTRACK
"It took a lot of talented minds to make this book as helpful and touching as it is. Great people produced some great reading!"
OG MANDINO
SPEAKER & AUTHOR, THE GREATEST SALESMAN IN THE WORLD
"This a wonderful, easy-to-read book that shows how little acts make big differences. It opens a new dimension in the workplace by giving people the freedom and permission to do what feels right inside."
VIKRAM BUDHRAJA
SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON CO.
"Spirit, heart and ethics abound in these stories about work. They reflect the profound change that is taking place in the workplace."
WILLIS HARMAN
PRESIDENT, INSTITUTE OF NOETIC SCIENCES
"If you want to laugh, cry and feel good inside, read a few gems from Chicken Soup for the Soul at Work. Take it to work and make life a little richer for yourself and others. Great stories to share with your boss, coworkers and practically anyone!"
MICHELE ANN MARIEN, R.N., B.S.N.
EMERGENCY ROOM NURSE, HOLY CROSS HOSPITAL
Page ii
"If we need anything at work these days, it's more soul, and if Chicken Soup for the Soul is needed anywhere these days, it's at work. This book recognizes the spirit of work and its importance in our spiritual journey. It honors humanity and goodness in the workplace, and provides encouragement and wisdom to nurture the soul in an environment that is so often hard on the inner life. Take this book to work and put it to work in your life."
JAMES A. AUTRY
AUTHOR, LOVE AND PROFIT AND CONFESSIONS OF AN ACCIDENTAL BUSINESSMAN
"Work is about people. This book is about people. Stories of heart, insight and compassionthe true values of the workplace."
JOHN MORGAN
MANAGING DIRECTOR, PEAK CAPITAL CORPORATION AND FORMER PRESIDENT, LABATT BREWING COMPANY OF CANADA
"Chicken Soup for the Soul at Work is a sure-fire recipe for inspiring staff members at every level to follow their dreams, set their sights high, and never give up. Like its predecessor, Chicken Soup for the Soul, this new book is filled with heartwarming, inspirational stories that are sure to strike a responsive chord everywhere. It has the gift of making us all feel valued, treasured and important."
WILLIAM J. CIRONE
SUPERINTENDANT, SANTA BARBARA COUNTY EDUCATION OFFICE
"When I'm feeling low, burned-out, tired and stressed, I know where to go. I open the book Chicken Soup for the Soul at Work."
DANIELLE KENNEDY
AUTHOR, SEVEN FIGURE SELLING AND MOTHER'S IN THE BIG LEAGUE
"They have outdone themselves again! This book will touch you where you work, and where you live; in your heart and soul; in your very bones. Required reading for every factory, farm and foundry."
ORVEL RAY WILSON
COAUTHOR, GUERRILLA SELLING
Page iii
Chicken Soup For The Soul At Work
101 Stories of Courage, Compassion and Creativity in the Workplace
JACK CANFIELD
MARK VICTOR HANSEN
MAIDA ROGERSON
MARTIN RUTTE
TIM CLAUSS
Health Communications, Inc.
Deerfield Beach, Florida
Page iv
We would like to acknowledge the following publishers and individuals for permission to reprint the following material. (Note: The stories that were penned anonymously, that are public domain or were written by Jack Canfield, Mark Victor Hansen, Maida Rogerson, Martin Rutte or Tim Clauss are not included in this listing.)
Jessie's Glove. Reprinted by permission of Rick Phillips. © 1996 Rick Phillips.
Climbing the Stairway to Heaven. Reprinted by permission of Joanna Slan. © 1996 Joanna Slan.
All in a Day's Work. Reprinted by permission of Naomi Rhode. © 1996 Naomi Rhode.
I Heard a Little Voice. Reprinted by permission of Anne Walton. © 1996 Anne Walton.
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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Chicken soup for the soul at work: 101 stories of courage, compassion, and creativity in the workplace / Jack Canfield ... [et al.].
p. cm.
ISBN 1-55874-424-X (trade paper)ISBN 1-55874-430-4 (hardcover)
HD4905.C448 199696-29381
331.25dc20CIP
© 1996 by Jack Canfield, Mark Victor Hansen, Maida Rogerson, Martin Rutte and Tim Clauss
ISBN 1-55874-424-X (trade paper) ISBN 1-55874-430-4 (hardcover)
All rights reserved. Printed in the United States of America. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the written permission of the publisher.
Publisher: Health Communications, Inc.
3201 S.W. 15th Street
Deerfield Beach, FL 33442-8190
Cover re-design by Andrea Perrine Brower
Page v
Where our work is, there let our joy be.
Tertullian
With love, we dedicate this
book to working souls everywhere for
your labors of love, service and purpose.
We deeply acknowledge your energy, creativity,
caring and commitment. May you, your
families and our world be blessed by
your unique contributions.
Page vi
Page vii
CONTENTS
Acknowledgments
xi
Introduction
xv
1. Love At Work
Jessie's Glove
Rick Phillips
2
Climbing the Stairway to Heaven
Joanna Slan
4
"Whatever You Need"
Martin Rutte
6
All in a Day's Work Naomi Rhode
9
I Heard a Little Voice
Anne Walton
11
The Christmas Man
Rachel Dyer Montross
13
His Life's Work
Wyverne Flatt
16
For the Love of My Father
Rick Halvorsen
18
2. On Caring
A Lesson from My Father
LaVonn Steiner
22
Bringing Your Heart to Work
Sharon Drew Morgen
24
A Pebble in the Water
Sally K. O'Brien
28
I Just Can't Believe It
Mary Ann Dockins
31
Angel on a Doorstep
Shirley Bachelder
33
Santa Comes to Joan
Angela Barnett
The Arc Angels
Jonathan Wygant
39
The Break I Got from Prison
Charles A. Ward
42
Putting People First
Robert Levering, Milton Moskowitz and Michael Katz
46
True Stewardship
Claud H. Foster
48
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"Thank You for Believing Me Well"
Judy Tatelbaum
50
An Act of Kindness
Mike Teeley
52
The Power of Being Human
Robert R. Ball
54
A Kind Word
Scott Adams
57
The Youngest Cop in Arizona
Michael Cody
61
3. The Power Of Acknowledgment
The Whale Story
Charles A. Coonradt
65
Rich Beyond Measure
Christine Barnes
69
Managing from the Heart
Hyler Bracey, Jack Rosenblum, Aubrey Sanford and Roy Trueblood
71
Trucks and Trust
Tom Peters
72
A Lady Named Lill
James M. Kennedy and James C. Kennedy
75
"Your Work Is Recognized!"
Gary Hruska
78
Two Ripe Bananas
Maida Rogerson
81
The Scrapbook
Gina Maria Jerome
83
A Coach with Soul
Darrell J. Burnett, Ph.D
86
4. Service: Setting New Standards
Banking at Its Best
Sharon Borjesson
90
A Passionate Flight Attendant
Glenn Van Ekeren
93
The Massage Is the Message
Maida Rogerson
96
Not on the Menu
Barbara Glanz
98
"Let's Start Over"
Richard Porter
101
"Ah, Bambini!"
Editors of Conari Press
104
Beyond Order-Taking
Art Turock
106
"Welcome to Venetia"
Michael E. Gerber
109
Customer Service Is Not a Mickey Mouse Affair
Valerie Oberle
113
Pass It On
Kenneth G. Davis, M.D
115
Wednesday Mornings with Elvis
Joy Curci
118
Holy Cow
Dennis J. McCauley
121
A Million-Dollar Lesson
Petey Parker
123
Speak the Customer's Language
Lou Pritchett
125
How to Keep Clients... Even When It Hurts
Jeff Slutsky
127
Have You Received Our Letter Yet?
Tom Peters
130
Someone Was Listening
Tom Chappell
133
Beyond Expectations
Milt Garrett
136
Page ix
5. Follow Your Heart
To Have Succeeded
Ralph Waldo Emerson
144
Making Bright Memories for Tomorrow
Joyce Ayer Brown
145
I Found Myself Saying Yes
Margaret J. Giannini, M.D
149
The Shadowland of Dreams
Alex Haley
151
I Never Write Right
Linda Stafford
156
When Dreams Won't Die
Marilyn Johnson Kondwani
161
Debbie Fields Gets "Oriented"
Celeste Fremon
165
A Walk in the "Woulds"
Jeff Hoye
168