Winning in the Workplace

Name: Winning in the Workplace
ISBN: 9787810912433

邢春茹 / 王晓茵China Environmental Science Press · ChinaApr 2017

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Word count: 98K words
Chapters: 6
ISBN: 9787810912433

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Summary

Mindset is everything! Wisdom creates everything! Ours is an age in which everyone strives for success, and the power of the mind holds boundless magic for creating a winning momentum—a success drive that follows inspiration under the guidance of success suggestion. Dale Carnegie, the renowned American success master, said: "If you want to succeed, you will succeed." Anthony Robbins, the leading American authority on potential, said: "Success always accompanies those who hold a self-success consciousness!" And indeed it is so: if a person lacks even the mental readiness to dare to dream, to dare to act, and to dare to do, how can success be discussed at all?

Editor's review

Winning in the Workplace is a practical guide for young people entering the workforce, co-authored by Xing Chunru and Wang Xiaoyin. Its core value lies in its systematic survey of the kinds of problems newcomers may encounter, from career planning and interview skills to workplace communication and time management—broad in coverage and highly practical. Although it was published some years ago and some cases may feel dated, many of the workplace principles and mindset-adjustment methods it sets out remain highly relevant today. The writing is plain and accessible, without excessive theoretical scaffolding; it reads more like two experienced seniors talking with you and sharing the workplace wisdom they have observed and distilled. For readers about to enter society, or in the early stage of their careers and feeling lost, this book offers a relatively complete cognitive framework to help build an initial understanding of the workplace and avoid some common pitfalls. Of course, readers should also critically absorb its specific advice in light of today's rapidly changing workplace environment.

Who it's for

A good fit for

College or graduate students about to graduate and face job hunting
Newcomers with 1–3 years of work experience who want to systematically review workplace skills and seek a breakthrough
People who feel lost about career development and hope for guidance from senior experience
Professionals who need to improve basic workplace soft skills such as communication and time management

Not a good fit for

Middle and senior managers seeking in-depth management theory or cutting-edge workplace trend research
Readers expecting professional job-hunting techniques for specific high-tech fields (such as AI or quantitative finance)

Reading tips

Treat it as a map for entering the workplace: first read quickly to build an overall picture, then read closely the chapters where you are weak
Keep a notebook while reading, note down ideas that inspire you, and try to make simple action plans
Use the book's suggestions to actively observe and reflect on your own or colleagues' real work scenarios, comparing and verifying them

About the publisher

China Environmental Science Press China · Founded in 1980

China Environmental Science Press is a professional publishing institution in China's environmental field, developing titles around environmental science as well as related humanities and social science topics. Judging from the 170 books in the collection, its publishing covers categories such as general biography, military affairs and inspirational growth. Representative books include Military Marshals, History of American Wars, History of Asian Wars, Military Generals, Life Aphorisms, Challenging Setbacks and Philosophical Maxims, balancing factual historical narrative with life inspiration. Representative authors include Feng Ping, Wang Guofu, Wu Zhiqiao, Li Ming, Xing Chunru and Wang Xiaoyin, forming a relatively stable author team. Beyond environmental specialties, the press also attends to general reading, bringing history, military and growth themes into its publishing scope and reflecting an orientation that values both professionalism and readability. Public information is limited, and the above focuses on the publishing profile reflected in the books in the collection.

前言
适合自己的职业
勇敢面对职业的竞争
巧织人际关系网
喜爱才能创新
自信造就成功

FAQ

How does this book differ from current workplace bestsellers (such as Deep Work or Atomic Habits)?

This book focuses more on comprehensive basic skills for surviving and developing in the workplace, with broad coverage, and is positioned as an "entry guide." Recent bestsellers such as Deep Work tend to focus on one specific topic (such as concentration or habit formation) and explore it in depth, with stronger theoretical and systematic grounding; they suit readers who already have a foundation and seek a breakthrough in a certain area.

Are the cases in the book outdated because it was published early?

Some specific cases (such as company names or certain office software mentioned) may feel dated. But the workplace logic, principles for handling interpersonal relationships, and underlying shifts in work methodology that it analyzes have changed little. Readers should focus on understanding the principles behind the cases rather than the specific details of the cases themselves.

What are the two authors' backgrounds? Are the views in the book credible?

Xing Chunru and Wang Xiaoyin have long worked in human resources management and career consulting and have extensive practical experience. The views in the book come mostly from practical observation and summary and lean toward experience sharing and practical advice rather than academic research. For workplace newcomers, this frontline experience has high reference value, but readers should also apply it flexibly in light of their own actual circumstances.

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About the author

邢春茹 Author

Xing Chunru is a compiler of Chinese motivational and self-help books. Public information about her is limited, and no authoritative record of her life details is available. She co-edited, with Wang Xiaoyin, the series The Successful and Inspirational Book That Influences Your Life, published by Henan University Press in 2006. The series comprises 35 chapters covering topics such as goal setting, wealth accumulation, and mental development, and includes separate volumes such as Action for Accumulating Wealth and Attitude Determines Everything. The library holds 86 of her works, including Expanding Your Work, Challenging Setbacks, Accumulating Wealth, Innovative Thinking, Relieving Stress, Building Your Mindset, Starting a Career, and Planning Your Life; they commonly fall under motivational growth and health. Her writing focuses on workplace development, attitude adjustment, and life planning, offering practical self-improvement methods in a plain, accessible style for general readers, and has had a certain influence in the field of motivational literature.

王晓茵 Author · China

Wang Xiaoyin is a contemporary Chinese book compiler and editor. Public information about her is limited, and no authoritative records of her personal life or place of origin have been found. Between 2005 and 2006, she co-edited, with Xing Chunru, the series "Success and Inspiration Books That Influence Your Life" for Henan University Press. The series was compiled by a multi-person editorial board and belongs to the category of inspirational reading for young people. The library holds 77 of her works, including representative titles such as Challenging Setbacks, Expanding Your Work, Shaping Your Mindset, Accumulating Wealth, Innovative Thinking, Planning Your Life, Winning in the Workplace, and Breaking the Mold, commonly classified under inspirational growth. Her writing focuses on mindset development, career progress, and life planning, mainly in short thematic pieces and practical advice for young readers and those new to the workplace. Her plain, accessible style emphasizes inspiration and action, giving her a certain influence in the field of inspirational reading.