Career Forward: Strategies from Women Who've Made It
Written by Grace Puma and Christiana Smith Shi
Narrated by Grace Puma and Christiana Smith Shi
4/5
()
About this audiobook
At a time when many long-held workplace structures and beliefs are changing, Career Forward is a beacon for women aspiring to achieve success and satisfaction in rewarding careers. Drawing on decades of experience reaching the top of Fortune 500 companies, Grace Puma and Christiana Smith Shi show women how to maximize their career journeys, get paid what they’re worth, navigate the shifts that occur in any company, build a leadership identity, and have a full life in and out of work.
The authors challenge negative stereotypes about female ambition, and urge women to be bold, follow their dreams, and seize the chance to lead “big” lives. The secret is to focus on career first, job second. Instead of chasing a better job title or a salary bump, the goal should be a long-range career path that leads to success. “Career forward” means keeping a focus on the future and recognizing that being good at your job is often not enough—that you should take every opportunity to boost your connections, take on “difficult” assignments, and work actively to broaden your skills.
Packed with personal anecdotes and wisdom from women who’ve been there, and featuring quizzes and checklists for self-evaluation, Career Forward provides a wealth of valuable lessons, including the value of thinking of yourself as a “growth stock” and, instead of chasing the elusive work-life balance, living a well-rounded 360-degree life that fully embraces both. Offering a refreshing response to anyone who wonders whether working hard is really worth it, Puma and Smith Shi’s emphatic answer is “yes,” because by correctly following the blueprint in Career Forward, the rewards will far outweigh the effort.
Grace Puma
Grace Puma is the former executive vice president and COO of PepsiCo, and before that held senior positions with United Airlines, Kraft Foods, Motorola, and Gillette. She has been ranked on the “Most Powerful Latina” list by Fortune magazine and recognized as the “Executive of the Year” by Latina Style magazine. Puma holds a BA in business administration and economics from Benedictine University. She lives in Tampa, Florida.
Related to Career Forward
Related audiobooks
Prep, Push, Pivot: Essential Career Strategies for Underrepresented Women Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsLeveling Up: 12 Questions to Elevate Your Personal and Professional Development Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5The Fix: Overcome the Invisible Barriers That Are Holding Women Back at Work Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Dare: Straight Talk on Confidence, Courage, and Career for Women in Charge Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsEmbracing Your Power: A Woman’s Path to Authentic Leadership and Meaningful Relationships Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsReimagine Inclusion: Debunking 13 Myths To Transform Your Workplace Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsWork Better Together: How to Cultivate Strong Relationships to Maximize Well-Being and Boost Bottom Lines Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Unspoken Truths for Career Success: Navigating Pay, Promotions, and Power at Work Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5In Her Own Voice: A Woman's Rise to CEO: Overcoming Hurdles to Change the Face of Leadership Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsPower Moves: How Women Can Pivot, Reboot, and Build a Career of Purpose Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5The Unlocked Leader: Dare to Free Your Own Voice, Lead with Empathy, and Shine Your Light in the World Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsJoy Works: Empowering Teams in the New Era of Work Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsBetting on You: How to Put Yourself First and (Finally) Take Control of Your Career Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Bet on Yourself: Recognize, Own, and Implement Breakthrough Opportunities Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Pushback: How Smart Women Ask--and Stand Up--for What They Want Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5One Bold Move a Day: MEANINGFUL ACTIONS WOMEN CAN TAKE TO FULFILL THEIR LEADERSHIP AND CAREER POTENTIAL Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5The 5 Resets: Rewire Your Brain and Body for Less Stress and More Resilience Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5What Do You Really Want?: 7 Questions That Can Unlock the Answers to a Life Full of Abundance, Meaning, and Connection Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsThe Life Council: 10 Friends Every Woman Needs Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Do This, Not That: Career: What to Do (and NOT Do) in 75+ Difficult Workplace Situations Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5When Women Lead: What They Achieve, Why They Succeed, and How We Can Learn from Them Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5The No Club: Putting a Stop to Women's Dead-End Work Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Ten Year Career: Reimagine Business, Design Your Life, Fast Track Your Freedom Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5Bridging the Soft Skills Gap: How to Teach the Missing Basics to the New Hybrid Workforce (2nd Edition) Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Rethink: Smashing the Myths of Women in Business Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5Bold Move: A 3-Step Plan to Transform Anxiety into Power Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Friction Project: How Smart Leaders Make the Right Things Easier and the Wrong Things Harder Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratings100 Ways to Change Your Life: The Science of Leveling Up Health, Happiness, Relationships & Success Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Exit Interview: The Life and Death of My Ambitious Career Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5
Careers For You
The Burnout Breakthrough: How to Balance Your Dreams, Responsibilities, and Self-Care Routine Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Becoming a Professional Life Coach: Lessons from the Institute of Life Coach Training, 2nd Edition Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Write It Down, Make It Happen: Knowing What You Want And Getting It! Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Nailing the Interview: A Comprehensive Guide to Job Interviewing: A Comprehensive Guide to Job Interviewing Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Ultralearning: Master Hard Skills, Outsmart the Competition, and Accelerate Your Career Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Dictionary of Body Language: A Field Guide to Human Behavior Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Motivated Mindset: Kick Procrastination to the Curb Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5The Search for Self-Respect: Psycho-Cybernetics Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The 2-Hour Job Search: Using Technology to Get the Right Job Faster Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5What Every BODY is Saying: An Ex-FBI Agent’s Guide to Speed-Reading People Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5The Confidence Code: The Science and Art of Self-Assurance--What Women Should Know Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Never Eat Alone, Expanded and Updated: And Other Secrets to Success, One Relationship at a Time Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Art, Inc.: The Essential Guide for Building Your Career as an Artist Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The First 90 Days: Proven Strategies for Getting Up to Speed Faster and Smarter Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Rebel Talent: Why It Pays to Break the Rules at Work and in Life Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Mean Girls at Work: How to Stay Professional When Things Get Personal Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5Your Talent Stack: How to Develop Your Skills and Talents, Stand Out, and Thrive in Your Career Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5The Proximity Principle: The Proven Strategy That Will Lead to the Career You Love Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5The Long Game: How to Be a Long-Term Thinker in a Short-Term World Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Gifts Differing: Understanding Personality Type Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Quitting: Why I Left My Job to Live a Life of Freedom Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5From Paycheck to Purpose: The Clear Path to Doing Work You Love Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5The 30 Day MBA: Your Fast Track Guide to Business Success Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5The Complete Guide to Career Success: Intentional Career Planning to Live Your Best Life at Work Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Designing Your Life by Bill Burnett, Dave Evans - Book Summary: How to Build a Well-Lived, Joyful Life Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Start.: Punch Fear in the Face, Escape Average, and Do Work That Matters Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5
Reviews for Career Forward
1 rating0 reviews