The Six Pillars Of Self Esteem by Nathaniel Branden

It is already hailed as a classic and the most significant work on this topic in its hardcover edition, upon its publication Nathaniel Branden's book is the culmination of a lifetime of clinical practice and research.  Anyone interested in self-esteem or motivated by self-fulfillment will find The Six Pillars Of Self-Esteem to be a valuable resource. It is comprehensive, insightful, and filled with insight into human motivation and behavior. A key component of psychological health, success, and happiness is self-esteem. This book convincingly illustrates why self-esteem is fundamental to positive relationships and emotional health.  The six pillars of self-esteem-six practices that are action-based and provide the foundation of self-esteem-are introduced by Branden and discussed in five areas: the workplace, parenting, education, psychotherapy, and society as a whole.  As the author explains, the work provides guidelines for educators, parents, managers, and therapists who work to help others develop their self-esteem.  As a result, it shows why-in today's world of chaos and competition-self-esteem is an important component of our individual and professional success.