I. The Personal Dimension of Career Mastery. 1. Understanding Yourself. 2. Coping with Change. 3. Dealing with the Stresses of Success and Disappointment. 4. Confronting and Learning from Failure -- II. The Organizational Dimension of Career Mastery. 5. Learning the Organization. 6. Improving Skills and Attitudes for Personal Effectiveness. 7. Keeping Your Work Load Under Control. 8. Cultivating Productive Relations with Coworkers. 9. Speaking Up to the Boss. 10. Working Effectively with a Problem Boss -- III. The Transformational Dimension of Career Mastery. 11. Preparing for Ongoing Achievement. 12. Mapping Your Managerial Education. 13. Advancing Without Mishap. 14. Mentoring for Growth. 15. Making Rewarding Job Changes. 16. Handling Job Loss Constructively. 17. Choosing a Second Career. 18. Committing to Continual Change -- Notes -- Index.