You Have Been Working with Jim on Developing Confidence at Work

question 8

Essay

You have been working with Jim on developing confidence at work. During the session, he tells you that his boss has asked him to lead the team in the marketing of a new product. He is extremely nervous about leading the team and believes that he will fail. How might you use the skills discussed in the chapter to enhance his achievement of his goals? Give examples of what you might say to illustrate each of the skills.

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Definitions:

Hibernate

A state of inactivity and metabolic depression in animals during winter, allowing survival through periods of reduced food availability.

Cold-blooded

Refers to organisms, such as reptiles and fish, that do not regulate their body temperature internally but rely on external sources.

Metabolism

The set of life-sustaining chemical reactions in organisms to convert food to energy, maintain cellular structure, and grow.

Brain-Wave Patterns

The fluctuations in electrical activity within the brain, as detected by electroencephalography, which differ during various states of consciousness.