Summaries of books about Career Development & Planning:
Maximize Your Potential
Grow Your Expertise, Take Bold Risks & Build an Incredible Career
99U
The book provides actionable insights and advice for professionals seeking to expand their skills, embrace risk-taking, and advance their careers. It features essays and interviews from various experts, offering strategies for personal growth, creativity, and navigating the complexities of the modern work environment.
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The Assistant Principal 50
Critical Questions for Meaningful Leadership and Professional Growth
Baruti K. Kafele
The book provides a reflective framework for assistant principals, presenting 50 questions designed to stimulate self-assessment and professional development in key areas of school leadership. It covers topics such as personal leadership identity, school culture, instructional leadership, and relationships with students, staff, and the community.
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Real Artists Don't Starve
Timeless Strategies for Thriving in the New Creative Age
Jeff Goins
The book debunks the myth of the starving artist by outlining practical strategies for succeeding financially in creative fields. It provides insights and actionable advice on how to build a thriving career by leveraging the power of community, mastering the art of theft (in the sense of drawing inspiration from others), and understanding the importance of patronage.
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The 100-Year Life
Living and Working in an Age of Longevity
Lynda Gratton|Andrew J. Scott
The book explores the implications of increased life expectancy on society, examining how a longer life can impact careers, family, and personal finances. It offers strategies for individuals to adapt to this new reality by rethinking traditional life stages, lifelong learning, and the integration of work and personal life.
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PHR and SPHR Professional in Human Resources Certification Complete Study Guide
2018 Exams
Sandra M. Reed
The book serves as a comprehensive guide for HR professionals preparing for the PHR and SPHR certification exams, covering key topics such as business management, talent planning, and HR development. It includes study tips, practice questions, and review exercises to reinforce understanding and readiness for the exams.
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Do What You Are
Discover the Perfect Career for You Through the Secrets of Personality Type
Paul D. Tieger|Barbara Barron|Kelly Tieger
The book provides a guide to understanding one's personality type based on the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) and offers insights into how different personality types can find fulfilling careers that match their strengths and preferences. It includes detailed profiles for each personality type, along with practical advice for career development, job searching, and workplace success.
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Quitter
Jon Acuff
The book provides guidance on how to bridge the gap between your day job and your dream job without having to take reckless risks. It offers practical advice on pursuing passion projects alongside traditional employment, with a focus on strategic planning and personal growth.
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Who The F*ck Am I To Be A Coach?!
A Warrior's Guide to Building a Wildly Successful Coaching Business From the Inside Out
Megan Jo Wilson
The book serves as an empowering guide for aspiring coaches, addressing the self-doubt and imposter syndrome that many face when starting their coaching business. It provides practical advice and personal development strategies to help readers build confidence, authenticity, and a successful coaching practice that aligns with their values and strengths.
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What Color Is Your Parachute? 2022
Your Guide to a Lifetime of Meaningful Work and Career Success
Richard N. Bolles
The book provides updated strategies and exercises for job-seekers and career-changers, focusing on self-discovery, the latest job market trends, and techniques for successful job hunting and career development. It emphasizes the importance of understanding personal interests, values, and skills to navigate the changing employment landscape and find fulfilling work.
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Do Over
Make Today the First Day of Your New Career
Jon Acuff
The book provides practical advice for individuals seeking to reinvent their careers, focusing on building four essential elements: relationships, skills, character, and hustle. It offers strategies for overcoming career obstacles, making successful transitions, and creating a satisfying work life through personal anecdotes and actionable steps.
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