Stop Whining--and Start Winning

by Roger Gittines and Frank Pacetta

Book Overview

"I never give much credence to anybodywhose butt is the same shape as their desk chair." -- Dirty HarryGet off your butt. Get your hands dirty. Get the job done.Everybody.And, yes, that means you For... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0060932503
• ISBN13: 9780060932503
• Release Date: February 2001
• Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.3" x 8.0"

Customer Reviews

A great energizer for the sales force

The author does an excellent job of pushing the reader to get engaged with their work / co-workers and to not be scared of displaying emotion. Down with the sterile arms length work environment and up with sincerity and high energy dedication. I especially like the discussion of building a high performance team where the author says "My strategy is to always build teams around the highest performers and let them set such a blistering pace that the mediocre performers can't hide and chose to go someplace else where they're more comfortable." A great book for people looking for a positive jolt of career energy.

Great Book! But has anyone noticed...?

Pacetta's book is a real winner! Of course there is nothing new in the area of sales, motivation, or inspiration. What is new is the way it is all arranged. And Pacetta arranges his material with wit, honesty, humor, and a blatant attack on the basics. Back to basics is what every professional needs. We get so caught up with our careers and lives, that we stray from the basics; the basics of business, customer relations, employee development, etc. I read this book from cover to cover and loved every page. BUT, did anyone else notice all the typo's? I have never read a book with so many typo's and grammatical errors. It got to the point where it was humorous. Several in each chapter... but it was still a great book and worth every penny. It is especially a must read for those in top level management!

Thanks, Frank!

I had the privilege of attending one of Frank Pacetta's presentations last month and enjoyed it so much that I bought his latest book. His passion and no-nonsense style has really inspired me to help in eliminating the "ho hum" in our organization or move on to a place that has that "passionate attachment" towards its employees. Thanks for a great book Frank!

Start Winning

I'm a sales trainer and, from a calloused standpoint, don't believe that there is anything really, really new in the world of sales. What's left is the ability or strategy of finding your passion and setting or staying on a course of success. I believe Frank Pacetta is all about that. I've had the pleasure of meeting Frank and his family and can attest to the fact that this man "walks his talk"! As he says, if you're spending a little too long in the shower or can't read this book, you need a change!

I stopped whining and started winning!

I own this book and it's very motivational and yet is not only focusing on the motivation aspect of the workplace. It deals with many issues and shows you how to tackle them head on! I'm purchasing the audio book version of this because I want to share this with my co-workers who keep putting it off saying that they don't have time. I would definately make time for this book as it has helped me in many ways to improve my management style.