Job Development

You've thought about it long enough. Now here's exactly how to do it. Most people don't fail at starting a business - they never start at all. They overthink, talk themselves out of it, and let the fear of what might go wrong grow bigger than the thing itself. Simon Squibb has spent thirty-five years helping people get past it. In this audiobook, he breaks it all down into a ten-step system that takes you from "I want to do something" to running a business of your own.

Thin margins. Complex decisions. That is supranormal work: the far edge of what most would consider sustainable. The people who build sustainable careers there don't just rely on grit. They recalibrate. Medical training taught you how to diagnose disease, manage airways, and save lives. It did not teach you how to manage overwhelm, navigate conflict, recover from difficult cases, or build a career you actually want to keep.

As opposed to showing readers how to play the role of a leader in a "paint by numbers" fashion, Changing on the Job builds on theories of adult growth and development to help readers become more thoughtful individuals, capable of leading in any scenario. Moving from the theoretical to the practical, and employing real-world examples, author Jennifer Garvey Berger offers a set of building blocks to help cultivate an agile workforce while improving performance.

In this, his sixth and most anticipated fable, New York Times bestselling author Patrick Lencioni takes on his most universal and human topic to date: misery at work. In doing so, Lencioni presents a revolutionary yet simple model for making any job more rewarding and fulfilling. Lencioni tells...

This book, written by Michael R. Watson, covers a wide range of topics related to artificial intelligence (AI) and its impact on the job market, personal life, and society as a whole. Raised by military parents who served in the Air Force, Marines, and Navy, Michael has gained a unique perspective on the importance of adapting to change and being open to new opportunities throughout his life and career. After working in corporate HR and talent acquisition for over 20 years for companies such as Aerotek, Robert Half, Polycom, Western Digital, Workday, Rambus, and Gigamon, Michael made a ...

Whether a novice curious about the cartoon production process, a visual arts student who has not yet experienced that big break, or a seasoned professional looking for valuable insight, Animation Development is the go-to guide for creating the perfect pitch.

In this book with unique perspective, professor Cal Newport debunks the long-held belief that "follow your passion" is good advice, and sets out to discover the reality of how people end up loving their careers. A focus on passion over skill can be dangerous, leading to anxiety and chronic job...

Three innovators offer a road-tested framework for career development that helps anyone make real progress on their path when they switch jobs. Each year, an estimated 1 billion people switch jobs worldwide. A lucky few stumble into the role of their dreams, but hundreds of millions are...

Do you seek entrepreneurial success but don’t know how to develop a winning mindset? Are you facing failure and do not know what to do? Or are you somehow “stuck” in life and cannot find the road to your personal and business growth? This audiobook presents the ten golden mindset rules of entrepreneurial success and financial wealth employed by some of the world’s wealthiest entrepreneurs. It contains the vital teachings, essential beliefs, habits, and visions that allowed them to turn their initial failures into undisputed success and meet financial wealth.

Most leadership problems do not begin with a lack of intelligence. They begin in the moment when a leader knows what needs to happen, but fails to say it in a way that creates clarity, confidence and movement. The recommendation sounds uncertain. The priority sounds like one of ten priorities. The feedback creates defensiveness. The meeting ends without a decision. The strategy makes perfect sense in the presentation, yet nobody can explain it the next morning. These moments are expensive. A poorly framed recommendation can lose a decision. An unclear priority can waste weeks of work. Vague...

Is there a dream you have, or a change you want to make? But perhaps you’re feeling stuck or wonder if you’re on the wrong path. Or maybe you’ve been searching for work that aligns with your purpose - and, preferably, supports your lifestyle, too. Whatever it is, you’re ready for a shift, but you don’t know how to bridge the gap from where you are to where you want to be. You have found your guide. In Mastering the Skill of Reinvention, Coach Pamela delivers a step-by-step process for shifting gears in work or life.

5th Anniversary edition. It takes a few wrong turns to find the right way. Paul thought he was on his way. From a small-town Connecticut kid to the most prestigious consulting firm in the world, he had everything he thought he wanted. Yet he decided to walk away and embark on the "real work" of...

A #1 New York Times bestselling author and leadership expert answers questions from his readers about what it takes to be in charge and make a difference. John Maxwell, America's #1 leadership authority, has mastered the art of asking questions, using them to learn and grow, connect with people...

The author of The 2-Hour Job Search shows you how to land your dream job, from writing the perfect resume and cover letter to nailing any interview and negotiating your offer Steve Dalton’s 2-Hour Job Search simplified the process of finding work by utilizing technology, and now The Job Closer...

Technical knowledge alone isn't enough - increase your software development income by leveling up your soft skills Early in his software developer career, John Sonmez discovered that technical knowledge alone isn't enough to break through to the next income level - developers need "soft skills" like the ability to learn new technologies just in time, communicate clearly with management and consulting clients, negotiate a fair hourly rate, and unite teammates and coworkers in working toward a common goal.

In The Innovation Secrets of Steve Jobs, best-selling author Carmine Gallo reveals the qualities that make the Apple co-founder the most innovative leader in business today. Each principle is backed with research, quotes, and first-person interviews with experts and business leaders, as well as specific ideas for applying those principles to every business, large or small.

The groundbreaking, indispensable guide to rewarding work and a fulfilling life—more than ten million copies sold! For more than fifty years, What Color Is Your Parachute? has transformed the way people think about job hunting. Whether searching for that first position, recovering from a...

What happens when the work that made experts becomes the first work a machine can do? The Ladder Starts Too High examines the quiet machinery of expertise: first drafts, observed practice, correction, repetition, judgment, and responsibility earned in measured steps. It separates AI exposure from job loss—and asks the harder question of who will learn the work when the first rung disappears. Drawing on a 150-source evidence ledger and cross-occupation analysis, Andrew Yoon Joo Lee follows the problem through customer support, software and engineering, law and accounting, medicine and ...

Limitless is first and foremost a mindset through which you aim success. You have within yourself the seed of power, possibility, greatness and all its privileges and responsibilities. It’s the process that lead to self awareness and the deep understanding that anything, within the bounds of natural laws, is possible for those who begin a fight against rooted limiting beliefs, change habits and crack the door of positive thinking. It’s the foolproof methodology to access and unleash your underneath immense potential, rewiring your mind on a superior level so you can win insurmountable ...

Career Planning Shouldn’t Feel Like a Panic Attack. This Book Helps You Plan Your Future. Your teen is expected to “figure out their future” while juggling school, friends, pressure, in a world that changes before they’ve even had the chance to explore who they are. But adulthood doesn’t start at 18. It starts the moment your teen begins making choices that shape their confidence, options, and future. If your teen doesn’t learn how to explore careers, build professional skills, and choose the right education path now… will they feel prepared, or trapped in last-minute panic? ...