Orndorff and Clark have added a new word to the language of business, and it’s a beauty!
Jeffrey Fox, bestselling author,
How to Become a Rainmaker
Well written, an engrossing read, and an excellent contribution to the professional literature on interpersonal relations in the workplace. I strongly endorse the importance of The PITA Principle
for professionals in career development, supervisors, and general readers who are interested in personality types.
Edwin L. Herr, Ed.D., Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Education
(Counselor Education and Counseling Psychology) and Associate Dean
Emeritus, Penn State University
Orndorff and Clark tackle the importance and challenge of interpersonal effectiveness at work in a thoughtful, practical, yet humorous way. They are spot-on with their message that self-awareness is the key to growing and succeeding as a leader. Regardless of how many PITAs you deal with on a regular basis, you will be more effective at work with these suggestions in mind.
Larry Culp, Chief Executive Officer, Danaher Corporation
A definite winner! Had this book been published while I was on active duty and in business, it would have been recommended reading for my junior officers and business managers…. Every parent should be exposed to the section ‘Helicopter Parenting.
Arthur H. Bair, Jr., Colonel, U.S. Army (Retired) and former Blockbuster
Video franchisee
PITA is a rich metaphor that provides people with a language they can use effectively to describe difficult work experiences. Moreover, it conveys accurate impressions of these experiences in ways that bring some levity to the situation.
Spencer G. Niles, Department Head and Professor, Counselor Education,
Counseling Psychology, and Rehabilitation Services, Penn State University;
past president, National Career Development Association; editor,
Journal
of Counseling & Development
The Pita Principle
makes valid and compelling points about how caring, empathetic leaders can be the most successful in today's workplace.
Paul Sanders,
Business Lexington
Bob Orndorff and Dulin Clark have, in just 200 pages, put together a blueprint for life. This is must reading for anyone who deals with people either above them, below them or—more importantly—on their level. This is not a self-help book, this is a helps-everybody book, enabling the reader to better understand why people act and react the way they do.
Mike Logan, Pfizer, Pharmaceutical Sales Rep for 40 years. Recognized as
the Pharmaceutical Representative of the Year for the entire industry, 1998
Orndorff and Clark tackle some of the most challenging management issues we face in a light-hearted, easy-to-read text. The authors offer practical ideas and realistic solutions for dealing with and succeeding with the PITAs we manage everyday. It is a ‘must read’ manual for managers who deal with challenging employees.
James J. Smart, Chief Executive Officer, SMART - The Intelligent Choice
Aided by scores of recognizable examples and self evaluation exercises for many of us The Pita Principle can be a book of self discovery regarding our Emotional Intelligence. For employers it should cause them to rethink the entire hiring and people management processes. This book can make a difference!
Jeffrey W. Brown, President, Comprehensive Search
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