Summaries of books about Career Development & Planning:
Structuring Your Novel
Essential Keys for Writing an Outstanding Story
K.M. Weiland
The book provides a comprehensive guide to novel structure, outlining the key elements of a successful story such as plot, character arcs, and pacing. It offers practical advice and detailed examples to help writers craft well-structured narratives that engage readers from beginning to end.
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You Are a Writer
Jeff Goins
The book serves as a motivational guide for aspiring writers, emphasizing the importance of self-identification as a writer and the need to develop writing habits and build a personal brand. It provides practical advice on how to overcome fear and procrastination, create compelling content, and engage with an audience to turn writing into a career.
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The Proximity Principle
The Proven Strategy That Will Lead to a Career You Love
Ken Coleman
The book provides a strategy for advancing one's career by leveraging the power of connections and positioning oneself in environments where opportunities are abundant. It emphasizes the importance of surrounding oneself with the right people and being in the right places to create career breakthroughs and find fulfilling work.
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The Art of Work
Jeff Goins
The book explores how to find one's calling and true vocation by blending passion, skill, and life experiences. It provides practical advice and inspirational stories to guide readers in turning their interests into a fulfilling career.
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The Pathless Path
Imagining a New Story For Work and Life
Paul Millerd
The book explores the concept of redefining success beyond traditional career paths and societal expectations, encouraging readers to embrace uncertainty and craft a more meaningful, individualized approach to work and life. It combines personal anecdotes, philosophical insights, and practical advice to inspire a shift towards a more reflective, autonomous, and creative existence.
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The Only Grant-Writing Book You'll Ever Need
Ellen Karsh|Arlen Sue Fox
This comprehensive guide provides step-by-step instructions for navigating the grant-writing process, from understanding the fundamentals to crafting compelling proposals. It includes practical tips, examples, and insights on how to effectively communicate with funders and secure funding for various projects and organizations.
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Playing Big
Practical Wisdom for Women Who Want to Speak Up, Create, and Lead
Tara Mohr
The book provides guidance and tools for women to overcome self-doubt, find their voice, and step into leadership roles. It encourages personal growth by teaching how to trust one's intuition, unhook from praise and criticism, and take bold and meaningful action in their careers and lives.
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Coach the Person Not the Problem
A Simple Guide to Coaching for Transformation
Chad Hall
The book provides a practical approach to coaching that emphasizes the importance of focusing on the individual's growth and transformation rather than merely solving problems. It offers tools, techniques, and insights to help coaches facilitate deep, lasting change by empowering clients to discover their own solutions.
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The Great Work of Your Life
A Guide for the Journey to Your True Calling
Stephen Cope
The book explores the concept of dharma, the Hindu idea of a vocation or sacred duty, through the lens of the Bhagavad Gita and the lives of influential historical figures. It offers guidance on how to find and embrace one's true calling in life, emphasizing the importance of aligning personal passions and talents with the greater good.
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What Color Is Your Parachute? 2021
Your Guide to a Lifetime of Meaningful Work and Career Success
Richard N. Bolles|Katharine Brooks
The book provides updated strategies and exercises for job-seekers and career changers, focusing on self-discovery, the latest job market trends, and networking techniques. It emphasizes the importance of understanding personal interests and values to find fulfilling work and offers practical advice for resume writing, interviewing, and negotiating salaries.
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