CONTENTS

1. Cover
2. Title Page
3. Copyright
4. Dedication
5. Foreword
6. Chapter 1: The Power of Chemistry
   1. Origins
   2. Diamonds are a Firm's Best Friend
   3. A Matter of Style
   4. Building a Better Mouse Trap
   5. The Basics of Business Chemistry
   6. Activating the Power of Diversity
   7. References
7. Chapter 2: The Lay of the Land
   1. Business Chemistry Core
   2. Business Chemistry Electives
   3. Business Chemistry Applications
   4. Personal Business
8. Business Chemistry Core
   1. Chapter 3: Pioneers Value Possibilities and Spark Energy and Imagination
      1. The Problems with Pioneers
      2. The Promise of Pioneers
   2. Chapter 4: Guardians Value Stability and Bring Order and Rigor
      1. The Gripes About Guardians
      2. The Gifts of Guardians
      3. References
   3. Chapter 5: Drivers Value Challenge and Generate Momentum
      1. Commanders
      2. Scientists
      3. The Difficulties with Drivers
      4. The Deftness of Drivers
   4. Chapter 6: Integrators Value Connection and Draw Teams Together
      1. Teamers
      2. Dreamers
      3. The Issues with Integrators
      4. The (Social) Intelligence of Integrators
   5. Chapter 7: Recognizing Others Through Business Chemistry “Tells”
      1. Look for Traits Unique to a Type
      2. Look for Traits Shared Between Types
      3. Put Together a Hunch
   6. Chapter 8: Using Business Chemistry Responsibly
      1. Avoid Jumping to Conclusions
      2. References
9. Business Chemistry Electives
   1. Chapter 9: What about Introverts and Extroverts?
      1. What's in a Label?
      2. Not Lunatics
      3. More Fraternal Than Identical
      4. Who's Better? Who's Best?
      5. References
   2. Chapter 10: Stress, Career Aspirations, and Other Headlines
      1. Stress!
      2. Psychological Safety
      3. Locus of Control
      4. Career Aspirations
      5. Career Priorities
      6. Conditions for Thriving
      7. References
   3. Chapter 11: Nature or Nurture? (and Other Timeless Questions)
      1. Business Chemistry on Mars and Venus
      2. Talkin' 'Bout My Generation's Business Chemistry
      3. Chemistry in the Corner Office
      4. References
10. Business Chemistry Applications
    1. Chapter 12: Pioneers in Hell: How to Stop Killing Their Potential
       1. Let's Talk About it
       2. That's a Wrap
       3. References
    2. Chapter 13: Guardians in Hell: How to Stop Killing Their Potential
       1. Let's Talk About it
       2. That's a Wrap
       3. References
    3. Chapter 14: Drivers in Hell: How to Stop Killing Their Potential
       1. Let's Talk About it
       2. That's a Wrap
    4. Chapter 15: Integrators in Hell: How to Stop Killing Their Potential
       1. Let's Talk About it
       2. That's a Wrap
       3. References
    5. Chapter 16: Creating Powerful Relationships with Colleagues, Customers, and Everyone Else
       1. When Opposites don't Attract
       2. Engaging a Pioneer if You're a Guardian
       3. Engaging a Guardian if You're a Pioneer
       4. Engaging a Driver if You're an Integrator
       5. Engaging an Integrator if You're a Driver
       6. When you've Got Too Much in Common
       7. If You're a Pioneer Working with Another Pioneer
       8. If You're a Driver Working with Another Driver
       9. If You're an Integrator Working with Another Integrator
       10. If You're a Guardian Working with Another Guardian
       11. When You Need to Flex Just a Little
       12. Flexing with Strangers
    6. Chapter 17: Putting Business Chemistry to Work On Your Teams
       1. 1. What Kind of Environment Do You have Today?
       2. 2. What's Your Team's Goal?
       3. 3. Who Are Your Primary Stakeholders and What's Their Perspective?
       4. 4. What's the Current Composition of Your Team?
       5. Working With What You've Got
       6. Creating a Whole That's More (Not Less) Than the Sum of Its Parts
       7. Don't Try This on Your Own
       8. References
    7. Chapter 18: Got Chemistry?
11. About the Authors (or When a Pioneer and a Guardian Work Together)
    1. Who Are We?
    2. In the Beginning
    3. We Should Write a Book Together. Wouldn't That Be Fun?
12. Appendix: Details of the Business Chemistry System
    1. About the Assessment
    2. Samples and Methodologies
    3. Properties of Business Chemistry
    4. References
13. Acknowledgments
14. Photo Credits
15. End User License Agreement

Guide

1. Cover
2. Table of Contents
3. Begin Reading
4. Part 1
5. Chapter 1