Advancing Business

What Was Your First Memory of Race? This opening question is the heart and soul of “Room at the Table.” The word equity is thrown around in multiple media outlets, corporations, and non-profits. Diversity, Equity, Inclusion… Many shy away from these terms, convinced that they already understand. In truth, these concepts are a mystery to most. It’s more important than ever to grasp the vital, far-reaching aim of the equity lens. What does this work look like? What does it sound like? What actions must equity leaders take to turn the future of leadership into a reality?

A straight-shooting Silicon Valley executive reveals insider career strategies to becoming a great leader, developing your network, succeeding without wasting time, and managing trade-offs between your work and life so your life works. Patty Azzarello became the youngest general manager at Hewlett-Packard at age 33, ran a $1 billion software business at 35, and became a CEO at 38 - all without turning into a self-centered, miserable jerk. In Rise, Azzarello shares the insider secrets to advancing your career (while having a life) in three practical steps.

How to Animate is the first of it’s kind - a series of 26 books collecting everything I have learned so far in my 30-plus year career. It contains all of the advanced techniques that would normally take a lifetime to master! The first book, Advancing Your Animation Beyond The Basics, is the gateway to all of the others. It will show you what skills you need to learn to become a great animator. The other books in this series will teach you those skills. It doesn’t matter what style of animation you do, the techniques, theories, and mindset taught, relates to all of them.

The key to moving up? Managing Up! For readers seeking a surefire career-booster or simply looking to improve their relationship with their boss, this is a welcome guide written specifically to provide them with the skills needed to build a productive, mutually beneficial relationship with their boss. With the inspiring collection of ideas, strategies, and tactics found in Managing Up!, readers will learn to: * Enhance their relationship with their supervisor in a constructive and effective manner * Accurately read their boss's likes and dislikes * Provide the kind of support that helps ...

In "Accelerate: Advancing in Business," internationally acclaimed best-selling author, Dr. Monique Rodgers, presents a transformative roadmap for individuals and organizations seeking to break free from the constraints of traditional business models and propel themselves toward unparalleled success. This groundbreaking book unveils a comprehensive guide to harnessing innovation, maximizing efficiency, and driving progress in today's dynamic and ever-evolving business landscape. Dr. Monique Rodgers draws upon her extensive experience as a renowned thought leader, corporate strategist, and ...

Inside The Unwritten Rules of Advancing Your Career, Feras shares stories about his 20+ year career journey and takes readers through the highs and lows of corporate life that have helped him achieve financial freedom, build a network of over 25K people on LinkedIn, and advise directors of Fortune 500 companies. The book shares 10 unwritten rules for advancing your career, which are suitable for graduates entering the workplace, junior and mid-level managers, and those aspiring to land executive roles.

For many women in their 20s and 30s, the greatest professional hurdle they'll need to overcome has little to do with their work life. The most focused, confident, and ambitious women can find themselves derailed by a tiny little thing: a new baby. While more workplaces are espousing family-friendly cultures, women are still subject to a "parenting penalty", and high-profile conflicts between parenting and the workplace are all over the news, from the controversy over companies covering the costs of egg freezing to the debate over parental leave and child care inspired by Mark Zuckerberg's two-month paternity leave.

In this bold and inspiring book, internationally acclaimed executive coach and speaker Duygu Alptekin Gürsu offers a powerful roadmap for women navigating the complex world of leadership. Drawing from nearly three decades of experience in leadership development across global corporations, Duygu uncovers women's unique challenges—from societal expectations and workplace biases to the silent barriers that often go unnoticed.

Be a leader. It's an expectation thrust on everyone from recent college graduates to the mid-level professional on up through senior levels of nonprofit management. Whether you are just starting on your path or are a seasoned leader, Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership will help you find the perfect nonprofit job and guide you along the road to career success in the philanthropic sector. This book clearly articulates the seven stops along the Path to help you identify your leadership goal and create a detailed plan to get you there.

Success in the Technology Field is a practical “how-to” guide for a career in technology. It presents a holistic model, incorporating skills and behaviors that help you define and attain your career goals. Every individual is unique, and how someone defines success in their career will differ markedly from others. Yet, within the technology field, there are critical knowledge, skills, and behaviors that, if pursued and adopted, provide a significantly improved chance of career advancement, irrespective of how one defines career success.

Maximize your career potential with 'How to Negotiate Your Pay.' This comprehensive guide is designed for professionals at all levels, offering invaluable strategies and insights to enhance your negotiation skills. Discover the importance of negotiation in career growth, debunk myths, and set realistic goals, all illustrated with inspiring success stories. Learn self-assessment techniques, market trend analysis, and objective setting for effective career negotiations.