Canine Instinct
A Guide to Survival and Advancement in Corporate America
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Instinct can be described as a natural or inherent aptitude. Canine instinct refers then to the complex and specific manner in which canines (both wild and domestic) react to environmental stimuli in ways that are essential for survival. Oftentimes, the intuition associated with instinctual responses cannot be learned. However, what can be learned are the traits and competencies associated with this behavior that lead members of the pack to the alpha leader position. When these qualities are incorporated into your style of leadership, they can be extremely beneficial for elevation into the leadership ranks. This guide breaks the natural instinct skills into manageable performance characteristics that can be studied and practiced, to develop optimal survival skills. More specifically, it explores some of the instinctual responses of canines, which are remarkably similar to the responses that have made leaders move past mere survival and thrive toward advancement in the corporate ranks.
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About the Book
This book is written for existing and aspiring managers looking to break into and beyond the midmanagement ranks in corporate
If you are truly looking to understand the dynamics at play when navigating the corporate game, I encourage you to read and practice the techniques in this guide. Hopefully, by understanding the views of the represented executive class, you can devise a strategy to join their ranks. It is equally important for current executives to understand the plight of the traditionally underrepresented and consider them as talent in the pipeline who are ready to lead major organizations.
About the Author
Dr. Ellen Burts-Cooper has been a successful manager in both the electronics manufacturing and the financial services industries. Burts-Cooper is also the founder and executive director of Improve Consulting and Training, a Minnesota-based firm that provides personal and professional development training, coaching, and consultation for youths and adults in transition. In addition to lecturing to both for-profit and nonprofit organizations, she also serves as an adjunct professor at Case Western in the Weatherhead School of Business MBA Program and guest lecturer at other colleges across the