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The Cactus and Snowflake at Work: How the Logical and Sensitive Can Thrive Side by Side Paperback – November 2, 2021

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This hilarious and profound workplace guide proves the rigorously rational and the supremely sympathetic can meet in the middle and merge their strengths. Readers will discover how blending with their opposite opens the pathway to being their truest selves.

Carl Jung's personality typology introduced the distinction that Feelers (who lead with their hearts) put more weight on personal concerns and the people involved, and Thinkers (who lead with their heads) are guided by objective principles and impartial facts. This book calls them Cacti and Snowflakes—each singularly transcendent. But can people with such fundamentally different ways of making sense of and engaging with the world work together?

Yes, says Devora Zack! The key is not to try to change each other. Zack says we can directly control only three things: what we say, what we think, and what we do. The best use of our energy is to focus on our own reactions and perceptions rather than try to “fix” other people.

This book includes an assessment so readers can learn where they are on the Thinker/Feeler spectrum—and because it’s a spectrum, readers might well be a snowcactus or a cactusflake. Then Zack helps them figure out where other people might be, guiding them through a myriad of modes of communication and motivation based on personality type. She includes real-life scenarios that show how to nurture one’s nature while successfully connecting with those on the other side.

As always, Zack fearlessly and entertainingly dispels myths, squashes stereotypes, and transforms perceived liabilities into strengths. And she once again affirms that, likechocolate and peanut butter, we are better together.
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Also by Devora Zack Be true to you! A 2nd edition of Devora Zack’s classic bestseller on networking techniques that leverage the strengths of the mingling-averse. Updated throughout, with two new chapters. Based upon 25 years experience as a leadership consultant and executive coach, Devora Zack, MBA offers a book of life saving tips that is as humorous as it is wise. Enhance both your professional and personal relationships. Regain control of your life! There is too much to do in too little time. But bestselling author Devora Zack, with books in 45 translations, says multitasking is a phony solution. Learn how to get more done, in less time, with superior results. This hilarious workplace guide proves the rigorously rational and the supremely sympathetic can meet in the middle and merge their strengths. Readers will discover how blending with their opposite opens the pathway to honoring their truest selves.

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“A few years ago, Devora Zack challenged misguided perceptions about introverts and extroverts in her bestselling book Networking for People Who Hate Networking. Now, with The Cactus and the Snowflake at Work, she tackles common errors in judgment about two temperaments: thinkers and feelers. Since every person has characteristics of both types, you’ll learn things about yourself and everyone else too! It’s a fascinating, fun read—so read it!”
—Ken Blanchard, coauthor of The New One Minute Manager and Servant Leadership in Action
 
“Devora blends deep expertise with offbeat humor that will forever alter how you meld practicality and empathy in all your relationships.”
—Jeffery M. Weirens, Global Financial Advisory Leader, Deloitte
 
“What an eye opener! As I turned each page of The Cactus and the Snowflake at Work, there were so many aha moments that helped me better understand family, friends, and colleagues. This book answers the fundamental question ‘What makes you, you?’”
—Howard Wiener, International Tax Principal, KPMG

“Invest in yourself with the gift of this playful, practical, insightful book. An invaluable must-read. Highly recommend!”
—Liz Janssen, Vice President of Learning, HR Technology, and Transformation, ICF

“Another masterful look at personalities in the workplace. Zack helps us identify the personality styles that make us who we are—and see them as our superpowers.”
—Amy Lemon, Program Manager, Smithsonian
 
“Laugh-out-loud and transformative, this book is equal parts creative and profound.”
—Anne Robertson, Associate Dean of Faculty Development, Swanson School of Engineering, University of Pittsburgh
 
“A masterful mix of wisdom and wit.”
—John Johns, Vice President of People and Organization, Monroe Energy/Delta Air Lines
 
“A brilliant, playful voice that changes how you might live in the world. Devora opens hearts and minds in ways that inspire and delight.”
—Peter Borden, Vice President of Strategy, Growth, and Engagement, Cognizant
 
“Zack does it again. With incomparable wisdom and charm, she offers the essential guide to navigating disparate personalities.”
—Lara Hejtmanek, Director, Eugene Lang Entrepreneurship Center, Columbia University

About the Author

Devora Zack is CEO of Only Connect Consulting, a Washington Post bestselling author, and a global keynote speaker with books in twenty languages. Her clients include Deloitte, the Smithsonian, Delta Airlines, the FDA, Johns Hopkins, and the National Institutes of Health. She has been featured by the Wall Street Journal, USA Today, US News & World Report, Forbes, Cosmopolitan, Self, Redbook, Fast Company, and many others. She is the author of Managing for People Who Hate Managing and Singletasking.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Berrett-Koehler Publishers (November 2, 2021)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 192 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1523093366
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1523093366
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 8.4 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 0.52 x 8.5 inches
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Hi! I know you'll love my books because they're practical and fun - as perfect a combo as peanut butter and chocolate. I'm CEO of Only Connect Consulting, Inc. w/an MBA (Cornell) and BA (Penn). I have 100+ well-known clients and speak internationally at dozens of events annually. My books are in 45 language translations. Learn more at www.myonlyconnect.com.

We are releasing a fantastic, mind-blowing new book - 'The Cactus and Snowflake at Work: How the logical and sensitive can thrilve side by side.' It's up for sale now, and you'll go nuts over it.

Other recent releases include the wildly updated second edition of 'Networking for People Who Hate Networking' (2019) and 'Singletasking: Get More Done One Thing at a Time' (2015). Revitalize your focus, relationships, and productivity by learning how to live in a 'flow' state. Go ahead, toss multitasking'out the window! Singletasking has been called 'life changing,' 'the most important book you'll read,' and 'a breath of fresh air.'

My 2012 release, 'Managing for People Who Hate Managing,' is perfect reading if you work or live with people who see the world through a different lens tham you. It is chockful of useful, customized tips suited to match your own fabulous personality. The book kicks off with an enlightening personality assessment and offers a plethora of field-tested techniques to catapult you into a whole new realm of success and satisfaction. You'll learn how to maximize your natural strengths while also 'flexing your style' to best motivate and inspire others.

My first book, Networking for People Who Hate Networking (first edition 2010), is for people who have always hated networking and think they stink at it...foolishly following techniques that drain rather than energize them. Do you believe your natural traits can be your best strengths, networking is about meaningful connections, and cocktail parties can be a blast? Believe it! I've heard from hundreds of readers around the world sharing fantastic examples of how this book has helped them not only build meaningful, lasting connections, but - more importantly - enabled them to understand and accept themselves in a new way.

Can't wait to hear your stories.

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This Insightful, practical, easy-to-read and implement guide comes at an ideal time---just as many of us are returning to "in-real-life" interactions! This book will help all who want to improve their communications and effectiveness at work and in personal relationships. I can't recommend this book enough. Outstanding advice for real life. Thank-you, Ms. Zack!
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Beth Dennis
5.0 out of 5 stars Deceptively easy to read
Reviewed in the United States on December 19, 2021
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It's packed with excellent info about working and existing with different personality types, but the differentiator is that this book is so funny and clever that reading it is a joy. It is the furthest thing from a dull business book, the author's style is "casual...but don't be surprised by the chummy lingo, this volume is chockful of practical apps" - exactly!! Full of real world situations and examples, it breaks down stereotypes and provides insight and motivations about those who operate differently, all in a witty style that goes down easily and gets you thinking.
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beth greenbaum
5.0 out of 5 stars Engaging with the World
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Devora Zack nailed the personality types in her latest and greatest book. Its an easy, amusing and instructive book with which anyone can identify. Ms. Zack's style of writing gives the reader insight into who they are in approaching their style at work and in life. Its as if Ms. Zack is speaking to the reader. She amuses, delights and instructs while she informs the reader. A must read for for all those serious individuals who crave techniques to utilize their personality style to their benefit.
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Jennifer B. Kahnweiler, Ph.D.
5.0 out of 5 stars Achieve sweet harmony with this one!
Reviewed in the United States on February 1, 2022
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Author Devora Zack is well versed in the Myers-Briggs and uses her knowledge of that instrument and years of consulting in this practical and funny book. She focuses on thinking types and feeling types and describes how they can clash and also achieve sweet harmony. I now have a roadmap to guide me. The “CakFlake” instrument (this gives you a sense of the author’s sense of humor) is a great way to determine when I might fall into a trap like expecting everyone to process information like I do. It is a quick and fun read and you will leave with some actions to take immediately that will help you strengthen relationships at home and at work.
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Roberta Bach
5.0 out of 5 stars Learn about yourself with this engaging book.
Reviewed in the United States on November 20, 2021
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Are you a cactus or a snowflake? Find out about yourself and your interactions with others. As you read, you will feel like Devora Zack is speaking directly to you. Funny, yet informative. As the author says, “My style is casual; there’s no hoity-toity pontificating.” The book has just enough graphics on each page to keep the reader wanting to read more. Read the book, then you will know what “Beans Up The Nose” means.
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lora lynn
3.0 out of 5 stars Interesting
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Now let me first say that I did not pick this book for myself. My place of employment started a book club and this was the first book. I actually learned a couple of things in this book that I can apply to both my personal and professional life. I'm pretty sure that I am a Cactusflake (a little of both). For being 100% not the type of book I like to read, I gave this 3 stars.
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Michelle Barer-Moskowitz
5.0 out of 5 stars Invaluable for those returning to "in-real-life" interactions!
Reviewed in the United States on December 2, 2021
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This Insightful, practical, easy-to-read and implement guide comes at an ideal time---just as many of us are returning to "in-real-life" interactions! This book will help all who want to improve their communications and effectiveness at work and in personal relationships. I can't recommend this book enough. Outstanding advice for real life. Thank-you, Ms. Zack!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Invaluable for those returning to "in-real-life" interactions!
Reviewed in the United States on December 2, 2021
This Insightful, practical, easy-to-read and implement guide comes at an ideal time---just as many of us are returning to "in-real-life" interactions! This book will help all who want to improve their communications and effectiveness at work and in personal relationships. I can't recommend this book enough. Outstanding advice for real life. Thank-you, Ms. Zack!
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Erica Corbett
5.0 out of 5 stars Help me recognize my shortcomings when communicating
Reviewed in the United States on October 18, 2022
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Great book, found it very useful
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Patty Bombyk
5.0 out of 5 stars Unique take on teamwork
Reviewed in the United States on March 10, 2022
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liking the humorous approach so far
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