Annette Simmons

The book looks at the genius of women’s narratives about power, and tracks how men often misunderstand female contexts. It maps out a cohesive way to blend male and female power in the workplace, and to redefine success in a way that protects people, profits, and the planet.

One of "100 Best Business Books of All Time (Portfolio Hardcover; 2/5/09)
Library Journal Review: "In this highly readable book, business communications consultant and author Simmons (Territorial Games) pitches storytelling as the modus operandi for business success. Identifying six stories one must learn how to tell "Who Am I," "Why I Am Here," "The Vision," "Teaching," "Values in Action," and "I Know What You Are Thinking" Simmons illustrates how they can be applied under any… Show more

One of "100 Best Business Books of All Time (Portfolio Hardcover; 2/5/09)
Library Journal Review: "In this highly readable book, business communications consultant and author Simmons (Territorial Games) pitches storytelling as the modus operandi for business success. Identifying six stories one must learn how to tell "Who Am I," "Why I Am Here," "The Vision," "Teaching," "Values in Action," and "I Know What You Are Thinking" Simmons illustrates how they can be applied under any circumstance. A successor to Dale Carnegie's classic How To Win Friends and Influence People, this work follows the format of a traditional textbook." Show less

Once upon a time, story was banished from business. Then Annette Simmons came along to show us the error of our ways. This book is a smart, practical guide to tapping the power of narrative to improve your business and your life."

--Daniel H. Pink, author of A WHOLE NEW MIND

What organization can excel in a world of half-truths, strategic omissions, and doctored information? To function optimally, people need to feel free to tell the truth, no matter how disturbing. Only then can organizations unleash the responsiveness, creativity, and enthusiasm necessary to achieve their goals.

This unique book shows how to build a safe place for telling the truth using a formal process of ""dialogue,"" In a lively discussion, the author shows managers how reduce fear,… Show more

What organization can excel in a world of half-truths, strategic omissions, and doctored information? To function optimally, people need to feel free to tell the truth, no matter how disturbing. Only then can organizations unleash the responsiveness, creativity, and enthusiasm necessary to achieve their goals.

This unique book shows how to build a safe place for telling the truth using a formal process of ""dialogue,"" In a lively discussion, the author shows managers how reduce fear, prompting self-examination, and opening minds. Show less

Written from the perspective of a behavioral scientist and drawn from in-depth interviews with corporate managers, the book explains how to:
** understand the roots of territoriality
** recognize the signs and symptoms of territorial games
** focus on organizational goals rather than individual turf wars
** promote teamwork throughout an organization
** apply counterstrategies to change destructive behavior.