Necessary Endings: The Employees, Businesses, and Relationships That All of Us Have to Give Up in Order to Move Forward

222 Pages·2011·0.25 MB·english

by  Henry Cloud

Necessary Endings The Employees, Businesses, and Relationships That All of Us
Have to Give Up in Order to Move Forward Dr. Henry Cloud
Disclaimer
The stories and examples that appear in this book come from the author’s
interviews and consulting. The names of individuals, companies, and other
identifying facts have been changed to protect the identities of those who
provided them. Therefore, any identifying resemblance to actual individuals is
merely coincidental.
Dedication
This book is dedicated to the leaders
who have allowed me to walk with them
through their necessary endings.
Your courage, conviction, and faith are inspiring.
Epigraph
Great is the art of the beginning, but greater is the art of ending.
—HENRY WADSWORTH LONGFELLOW
Contents
Disclaimer
Dedication
Epigraph
Preface
Chapter 1
Endings: The Good Cannot Begin Until the Bad Ends
Chapter 2
Pruning: Growth Depends on Getting Rid of the Unwanted or the Superfluous
Chapter 3
Normalizing Necessary Endings: Welcome the Seasons of Life into Your
Worldview
Chapter 4
When Stuck Is the New Normal: The Difference Between Pain with a Purpose
and Pain for No Good Reason Chapter 5
Getting to the Pruning Moment: Realistic, Hopeless, and Motivated
Chapter 6
Hoping Versus Wishing: The Difference Between What’s Worth Fixing and
What Should End Chapter 7
The Wise, the Foolish, and the Evil: Identifying Which Kinds of People Deserve
Your Trust Chapter 8
Creating Urgency: Stay Motivated and Energized for Change
Chapter 9
Resistance: How to Tackle Internal and External Barriers