People Who Pivot; When the job you do is no longer a career you love
Helping you work out what's next, when the job you do, is no longer a career you love.The world of work is changing and the pace of that change is accelerating. It can be exhausting and overwhelming.We're seeking careers that serve us. To make a change on our terms. And more of us than ever before are re-evaluating and thinking about doing something completely different; of making a career pivot.Practical and easy to follow, in People Who Pivot, you'll learn: How to identify which type of career pivot is right for youThe key elements of a career audit to set you up for successThe importance of defining your purposeHow to evaluate your career in the context of your life as a wholeEffective energy management techniques to sustain you through the processHow to create your career pivot planWhat portfolio careers are and whether one might be for you
Many Me
MANY ME is a memoir written primarily for family and friends. I do not suffer from multiple personality disorder or schizophrenia; but there have been many aspects to my life. Many Me's. I struggled, growing up, with what career path to follow, and made a sudden change from engineer to ordained pastor. In retirement, I was able to devote more time to art and writing, and now consider myself an artist, an author, and a poet. This book describes my journey through many possible Me's to the Me I am today. JIM BORNZIN loved to draw as a child; and during high school he worked as an apprentice at his uncle's commercial art studio in Chicago. Jim graduated from Northwestern University with a degree in Science Engineering and worked as an engineering draftsman during the summers. Still uncertain about his future career, he decided to attend Lutheran seminary for a year, just to learn more about his faith and the Bible. His third year took him on internship to Spokane, Washington, where he met his wife-to-be; and became convinced that he could be a pastor, and might even enjoy it!
Social Network Analysis and Text Mining for Big Data
Social Network Analysis and Text Mining for Big Data presents cutting-edge methods and tools that bridge the gap between text mining and social network analysis research while also providing new insights for analyzing (big) textual and network data. These tools are designed to cater to the needs of both business analysts and researchers to facilitate the creation of groundbreaking analytics.Beginning with clear definitions of social network analysis and text mining, this book benefits from a thoughtfully curated selection of methods and tools, drawn from the authors' extensive research in the field. The focus then shifts to demonstrate how the interplay between words and networks can unlock the full potential of big data analytics. A centerpiece of the book is the Semantic Brand Score (SBS), a versatile and powerful metric for assessing brand importance through text analysis. All of the above is corroborated and illustrated with practical applications and case studies showing the value of these analytics in supporting change and improved managerial decisions. It also introduces a specialized software tool which enables users to perform the analyses detailed in the text.This book is a must-read for business leaders, marketing professionals, policymakers, researchers, and university students. It offers practical insights and actionable advice for achieving increased performance of companies and societal actions. The writing is tailored to make complex concepts accessible to both experienced researchers and readers who are new to the field.
Pitch Your Potential
Become the unexpected candidate who lands ultra-competitive career and academic opportunities. We all want to compete at the highest level in our careers and land dream opportunities. But what do we do when the number and caliber of competitors are high, and others tell us we don't have any chance of getting selected? In Pitch Your Potential: The Formula for Winning Dream Jobs, Awards, and Elite Opportunities, Dr. Vicki Johnson, admissions expert and nationally recognized founder of ProFellow, offers her breakthrough MATCH ME Formula(R), which has helped thousands of people go from rejected to selected. You'll learn how to overcome the discouragement of gatekeepers and apply proven strategies to create a winning personal pitch in writing and speaking to enter elite career tracks, get accepted to top universities, and win nationally competitive fellowships and awards. You'll learn how to: Overcome mindset challenges that sabotage your effort Define your goals and identify opportunities that are a perfect fit Develop a memorable and compelling pitch, tailored to each opportunity Express your unique story on paper and in interviews Land the opportunities you have your heart set on! Pitch Your Potential is the state-of-the-art book on the personal pitch that will help you develop your self-confidence and land dream roles in an increasingly competitive world. You don't have to listen to those who say your goals are out of reach. Become the leader you want to be.
Create Don’t Capture
The Ultimate Guide to Being a Successful Content Creator and Making an Impact with Your MessageWondering how you can create high-quality content consistently?The secret to building an audience of raving, loyal fans?The key to going viral on social media?And most of all, how to make money from your influence?In Create Don't Capture, author, entrepreneur, filmmaker, and creator Eric Thayne gives you the top strategies and step-by-step processes to help you explore your passions, expand your influence, and grow your business by creating high-quality video content online. He reveals the real reason why most entrepreneurs fail with their content, grow slowly, and never see an ROI. This surprisingly simple approach will change the way you look at content, influence, and being a creator altogether.In these pages, you'll not only gain an understanding of the what and how of content creation but also the deeper why. When done right, these principles will set you on a journey that will transform your entire life.
The Betterment Mindset
A PRACTICAL GUIDE TO THRIVING WITH STRESS, CHANGE, AND UNCERTAINTYIn a world where constant change and uncertainty can feel overwhelming, it's easy to feel like we have no control at all. We find ourselves stuck in survival mode-just getting by, reacting to challenges, and feeling like we're barely managing. But simply managing isn't enough. The Betterment Mindset offers a powerful shift-moving beyond coping to actively creating better outcomes in every aspect of life.Through practical tools and relatable insights, you'll discover how to move through key transformations that unlock lasting success: From Overwhelm to Ownership - Transform how you show up by finding solid ground, redefining control, and taking intentional action.From Competition to Collaboration - Transform how you work with others by building trust, resolving conflicts, and creating win-win solutions.From Problems to Possibilities - Transform how you approach challenges by unlocking creativity, embracing adaptability, and turning obstacles into opportunities.Whether you're leading a team, navigating personal challenges, or striving for growth, The Betterment Mindset equips you with the tools to thrive-no matter what life throws your way.
The Manage Her
Discover the power of leadership you've had all along. In The Manage Her, Aimee Rickabus redefines leadership for women. With personal stories and actionable insights, she shows how the skills you already use - managing homes, schedules, and lives - are the foundation for bold, confident leadership. Whether you're running a home, a business, or both, The Manage Her will inspire you to lead boldly and create a life that works for you.
How To Talk To Anybody
How many opportunities, relationships, and experiences have you missed out on because you didn't know how to talk to people with confidence and skill?Well, from now on, you will know exactly what to say and how to say it in a way that makes people open their eyes with surprise and delight as you talk. You'll capture the attention of everyone you engage with. Your words will have impact and influence, and your opinion will make a difference.The author - Ryan Harrison - has spent 30 years studying linguistics and communication and has distilled his knowledge into these 3 books.���� MIND TECHNIQUES ����How to harness the immense power of your mind for highly effective communication���� Be The Only Person They RememberLearn the mindset that makes a positive first impression and makes people think about you long after they meet you. You'll be the most interesting person they talk to all day!����Listen To People Like They've Never Experienced BeforeUse your mind to manage your listening so you can respond to people's stories with genuine interest and thoughtful questions. This alone will make you the person that everyone wants to interact with.���� Navigate Challenging Conversations With EaseLearn how mind control will reveal strategies for getting through difficult discussions with poise, confidence, and ease.���� MOUTH & BODY TECHNIQUES ����How to use your mouth and body to enhance the power of your communication���� Use The Power Of Body Language For Influence And ImpactYour body language speaks 8 times louder than your words. Make the most of this misunderstood and under-utilized skill.����️ Become A Captivating StorytellerEntertain and engage people with your skills in crafting and sharing stories that enthrall your listeners.���� Build Instant RapportWhy posture, tone, and presence are so important when connecting with people from any background.���� Develop The Confidence Of A LionUse your body and mouth more effectively to enhance your self-esteem, comfort, and confidence when speaking.Now, imagine yourself mastering every conversation with ease and confidence. Feel the stress disappear. Think of the freedom you'll have to approach new people. This is what these books can give you.Get your copy of "How To Talk To Anybody" today, and make every conversation rewarding!-------------------------------������������ SPECIAL FEATURES ���������������� FREE Interactive WorkbookDon't just read and forget. Take actions that will allow this information to make a real difference in your life. Chapter-by-chapter activities, thoughts, notes, and questions to expand your knowledge.����️ FREE Online Learning TutorialAuthor's notes, unpublished material, and other exclusive content delivered directly to your email inbox. It's like having the author discussing the book with you as you read.
Our Best Work
How can we fix what we can't see? The norms crushing innovation--and our joy--are finally made visible. All 24 of them. In Our Best Work, Nilofer Merchant names the 24 invisible norms--born of hierarchy, control, and a worn-out model of capitalism--that limit us all. Along the way, she dismantles some of management's most beloved ideas: Servant LeadershipPersonal BrandingSpeaking UpPerformance ReviewsMove Fast and Break ThingsThese aren't just ideas that fall short--they are daily routines that trap us in the past. Merchant exposes how and why they fail us. But it's not enough to know the problem, we must also know how to move forward. She lights the path to the future by providing the 24 leading indicators that bring out the best of us and the best of us. Each chapter closes with a concrete practice, so teams can turn insight into action.Ranked among the world's most influential management thinkers by Thinkers50, Merchant brings an unmatched range of experience: from her start as an administrative assistant to shaping strategy at Apple and early-stage startups to serving on corporate boards. She has experienced the realities of power from every seat at the table, across industries, and around the globe. Her ideas have already reshaped companies--and their futures. With this incisive take, Merchant offers a clear and collective path to do our best work, including: Unlocking the essential source of innovation: new and novel ideasReplacing competition with trustCreating the solutions of tomorrow, not just today's profitsIf you've tired of self-help fixes or the latest fads, Our Best Work offers another way: by changing the rules of work itself.
Spark Action
You can't change people. But you can change the world.The pace of change has picked up and will continue to do so. The future is requiring us to get ourselves and others engaged in change rapidly. In Spark Action, internationally acclaimed speaker, entrepreneur, and advisor Gregg Brown unlocks why people aren't motivated to act on our ideas and shares insights and strategies to spark positive change in our organizations and communities.With a thirty-year career that spans the health-care, education, non-profit, and private sectors, Gregg has learned what makes people tick and how to help them take action, often in difficult circumstances. But he's the first to admit that he wasn't always so confident with change.With interactive self-reflection activities and story-building frameworks, Gregg outlines a clear pathway to lead change that begins on the inside and bridges out to impact the people, organizations, and communities around us.Gregg shares customized strategies and inspirational success stories that he has nurtured in his diverse clients-from Fortune 500s to governments to humanitarian organizations. Gregg's easy-to-follow advice, paired with his signature enthusiasm and candour, will ignite your change-making mastery before you've even finished the book!
Entrepreneurship - Digital Transformation, Education, Opportunities and Challenges
Digital transformation and artificial intelligence play an important role in entrepreneurship. This book adopts a multidisciplinary approach to entrepreneurship, exploring how entrepreneurial processes contribute to developing new products and services and innovative business models. Recent shifts in business models focus on digital transformation and well-being. Entrepreneurship is evolving with innovative approaches, and artificial intelligence is revolutionizing marketing strategies and market engagement. This volume presents a comprehensive overview of entrepreneurship, digital transformation, and entrepreneurial education. It is designed for entrepreneurs, researchers, teachers, students, and anyone interested in understanding and leveraging these trends.
Ace Your Interview
Whether you're job hunting for the first time, stepping into leadership, or aiming for that dream executive role-this is the interview guide you didn't know you needed.Written by a recruiter with over 20 years of experience, Ace Your Interview gives you a front-row seat to the insider strategies that have helped thousands of candidates land the role they wanted (and more).Inside, you'll discover how to: Confidently answer common-and curveball-interview questionsShow up with clarity, presence, and professionalismHighlight your strengths and stand out from the crowdUnderstand what hiring managers really want (and how to deliver it)Navigate tricky scenarios and tough interviews with easeNegotiate offers that reflect your true valueWith insights drawn from interviewing more than 15,000 candidates and placing over 5,000 professionals across industries, this book goes beyond surface-level advice. It's your behind-the-scenes playbook-giving you the clarity, confidence, and practical tools to thrive at every stage of the process.You'll find your first, next, or forever role-and I will help you.
Conducting Narratives
How can the strategic direction for an organization be supported and communicated if planning, and even strategies, are no longer sufficient options in the age of complexity? In this book it is argued that sense-making communication defines contemporary societies and organizations in a world where narratives and the ability to engage in strategic improvisation are crucial. In the book, new and old ideas about communication and management are integrated into a framework rooted in the humanities and fine arts. The result is a new conceptual mindset for management which claims that jazz music, narrative theory, and improvisational theatre have more to offer to the development of organizations than traditional managerial models.
What to Do If...?
Have you ever wondered how to avoid hiring toxic people? Or how to understand people's nonverbal cues? Are you unsure of what to do if someone is crying? If so, you're not alone. During author Anne-Maartje Oud's two decades as a workplace behaviour specialist, she fielded countless questions from the people she trained. They all boiled down to the same thing: people wanted to know what to do in particular situations. What To Do If...? is a collection of the 35 questions that were asked most frequently in that time. By reading it, you can equip yourself to deal with many situations that you may not have even realised would be a challenge. What To Do If...? is divided into five sections, each of which has seven questions. With sections on personal development, communication, collaboration, leadership and difficult conversations, the book is packed with actionable advice and proven strategies to help you navigate the challenges of work life with confidence and aplomb.
What to Do If...?
Have you ever wondered how to avoid hiring toxic people? Or how to understand people's nonverbal cues? Are you unsure of what to do if someone is crying? If so, you're not alone. During author Anne-Maartje Oud's two decades as a workplace behaviour specialist, she fielded countless questions from the people she trained. They all boiled down to the same thing: people wanted to know what to do in particular situations. What To Do If...? is a collection of the 35 questions that were asked most frequently in that time. By reading it, you can equip yourself to deal with many situations that you may not have even realised would be a challenge. What To Do If...? is divided into five sections, each of which has seven questions. With sections on personal development, communication, collaboration, leadership and difficult conversations, the book is packed with actionable advice and proven strategies to help you navigate the challenges of work life with confidence and aplomb.
The Practical Encyclopedia of Racial Equity in the Workplace
The Practical Encyclopedia of Racial Equity in the Workplace
Navigating Through the Fog of Negotiation
Negotiations are an integral part of our daily lives, but they can also be challenging and complex. To successfully navigate the fog of negotiation, people rely on reference points--comparison standards for evaluating potential and final negotiation outcomes. They enable negotiators to make smart decisions and take effective action despite difficult circumstances. But how do these reference points emerge? What functions do they serve in negotiations? And how can they be utilized to shape outcomes? This book delves into the psychology of reference points in negotiations, exploring how they influence decision-making, behavior and negotiated outcomes. By uncovering their mechanisms, this work provides insights for understanding, predicting and refining negotiation techniques--essential knowledge for researchers, professionals and anyone aiming to negotiate more effectively.
40 Productivity Hacks for Professionals and Entrepreneurs
Get More Done, Stress Less, and Reclaim Your Time! Linh Podetti is an entrepreneur, busy mom, and mentor who has mastered the art of balancing professional success with personal fulfilment. In her book, 40 Productivity Hacks, Linh shares practical, no-nonsense strategies for juggling life, work, and everything in between-not just by doing it all, but by doing it all with joy and calm. This book is short, straight to the point, and packed with actionable tips that will help you boost productivity, reduce stress, and take control of your time while staying grounded. Here's what you'll discover: - Master Time Blocking to stay organised and crush your goals with ease- Boost Your Energy & Focus through simple daily routines that actually work- Beat Procrastination and tackle tasks without feeling overwhelmed- Find Work-Life Balance with realistic tips that allow you to enjoy the ride- Manage Stress and stay calm, even when life gets chaotic- Set & Smash Goals to turn your dreams into reality without the hustle This book isn't about squeezing more into your day-it's about doing what matters most with clarity, purpose, and a sense of peace. If you're ready to stop feeling overwhelmed and start enjoying the journey, this book is your go-to guide! -----------------------------------------------------------------------"Linh has a no-nonsense approach to systems and outsourcing that is sometimes hidden by her easy-going camera-friendly personality. Do not underestimate how she can help you leverage your business." - Nils Vesk, Author of Ideas with Legs & Automation Architect "The insights that she has provided me through her mentorship have provided a system to monitor my goals and improve my habits." - Grace Leung, Director of Papperseed Design "I took a lot from her shared experiences, which really helped me to mature my thoughts on defining personal goals as an entrepreneur, and also spurred me into meaningful action." - Nathan Fernadez, Founder, Board Member & CTO of Interprit
We Need New Leaders
The new reputation equity for diverse CEOsPeople from diverse backgrounds struggle to land C-Suite jobs and their tenures are often shorter. One key but often overlooked reason for this is the failure to capitalize on reputation management and communication as an integral part of increasing diversity at the highest levels. We Need New Leaders helps aspiring leaders from diverse backgrounds to land and keep the top jobs.Combining her MSc research with over 20 years' professional experience, including several years leading a global executive communications team, Charlotte Otter shows how aspiring leaders can master reputation management as a bridge to success.Beating the odds might seem hard, but the world needs a new and better cohort of leaders. Learn what you need to do to be seen and heard as the leader you are.'Shows how leaders can reshape themselves in practice.' Rupert Younger, Director, Oxford University Centre for Corporate Reputation'A powerful call to action.' Rosie Ginday MBE, CEO and Founder, Miss Macaroon'A must-read for aspiring leaders and those seeking to redefine the status quo in the C-Suite.' Frank Wolf, Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer Staffbase, Author of The Narrative Age'A book that could change the world one leader at a time.' David Pullan, Author of The DNA of EngagementCharlotte Otter is an author, speaker and advisor. We Need New Leaders is grounded in her experience as a communications executive, as well as her novel research for her MSc in Change Leadership from HEC Paris. It is both a handbook and a manifesto for change at the leadership level.
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Teachers' awareness, attitudes and practice of environmental education
American Idle
In American Idle, sociologists Annette Nierobisz and Dana Sawchuk report their findings from interviews with sixty-two mostly white-collar workers who experienced late-career job loss in the wake of the Great Recession. Without the benefits of planned retirement or time horizons favorable to recouping their losses, these employees experience an array of outcomes, from hard falls to soft landings. Notably, the authors find that when reflecting on the effects of job loss, fruitless job searches, and the overall experience of unemployment, participants regularly called on the frameworks instilled by neoliberalism. Invoking neoliberal rhetoric, these older Americans deferred to businesses' need to prioritize bottom lines, accepted the shift toward precarious employment, or highlighted the importance of taking initiative and maintaining a positive mindset in the face of structural obstacles. Even so, participants also recognized the incompatibility between neoliberalism's "one-size-fits-all" solutions and their own situations; this disconnect led them to consider their experiences through competing frameworks and to voice resistance to aspects of neoliberal capitalism. Employing a life course sociology perspective to explore older workers' precarity in an age of rising economic insecurity, Nierobisz and Sawchuk shed light on a new wrinkle in American aging.
