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Gems of Career Advice No One Ever Tells You
These books from today’s brightest thinkers take career advice up a few notches.
Published on May 26, 2022
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: 30th Anniversary Edition
Stephen R. CoveyThis classic is as applicable today as it was when first published in 1989. It’s remained a bestseller for decades because of its proven methods. Covey’s guide can help anyone who wants to be better at their job or find the time to take on a side project. Embrace these habits now, and reap the benefits of a more successful you.
Take the Leap: Change Your Career, Change Your Life
Sara BlissIf you want a change, there’s no reason to wait. Embrace the transition of seasons as the perfect time to shake up something in your life. Learn how to make your dream career a reality with this guide, featuring stories from people who pivoted to become successful entrepreneurs, writers, and more.
The Power of Full Engagement: Managing Energy, Not Time, is the Key to High Performance and Personal Renewal
The Power of Full Engagement: Managing Energy, Not Time, is the Key to High Performance and Personal Renewal
Jim LoehrGetting more done isn’t about blocking off hours in your calendar. Instead of trying to manage minutes and hours, the key to getting things done is to manage your energy levels and avoid burnout. This book recommends the routines you need to feel happier and more energized while at work and home.
Your Creative Career: Turn Your Passion into a Fulfilling and Financially Rewarding Lifestyle
Your Creative Career: Turn Your Passion into a Fulfilling and Financially Rewarding Lifestyle
Anna SabinoNothing is more disheartening than unfulfilling work. Making a living from your passion is the dream. Sabino’s book offers tools for both your artistic and entrepreneurial sides, so you can cultivate your creativity and live the life you want.
Never Split the Difference: Negotiating As If Your Life Depended On It
Chris VossAs a former hostage negotiator for the FBI, Voss is a master at the art of negotiation. While you may never have to negotiate with someone’s life in the balance, his advice about tactical empathy applies to lower-stakes situations as well.
The Up Side of Down: Why Failing Well Is the Key to Success
Megan McArdleYou can’t succeed without trying. And you can’t try without failing. This research-based guide from business blogger McArdle focuses on how to redirect your losses into lessons learned for future success.
A More Beautiful Question: The Power of Inquiry to Spark Breakthrough Ideas
Warren BergerAn innovation expert challenges our question-averse culture in this practical guide to inquiry. It’s a compelling read for anyone ready to shake out the cobwebs in their processes, get creative, and discover their innovative side.
Maximize Your Potential: Grow Your Expertise, Take Bold Risks & Build an Incredible Career
Maximize Your Potential: Grow Your Expertise, Take Bold Risks & Build an Incredible Career
Jocelyn K. GleiTechnology and modern advancements offer more opportunities now than ever, but to reap the benefits, you must be proactive. Glei argues that in addition to passion, you’ll need to be strategic and skillful. This guide to reaching your full potential and creating the career you want is down-to-earth and empowering.
Love Your Job: The New Rules for Career Happiness
Kerry E. HannonIf you’re unhappy at your job, you don’t have to cut and run. Sometimes, all you need is a fresh mindset to find engagement, fulfillment, and purpose. Hannon presents an intelligent guide to reframing your perceptions about work, including practical application tips.
Mistakes I Made at Work: 25 Influential Women Reflect on What They Got Out of Getting It Wrong
Mistakes I Made at Work: 25 Influential Women Reflect on What They Got Out of Getting It Wrong
Jessica BacalPerfectionism is a tempting trap, but failure is the true pathway to personal and professional growth. Whether you’re entry-level or advanced in your career, these vulnerable, brave, and funny lessons from 25 influential women demonstrate the dangers of perfectionism and the value of learning from your mistakes.
Career Leap: How to Reinvent and Liberate Your Career
Michelle GibbingsWith the growth of technology and the rise of the gig economy, our work lives are rapidly changing. The average person entering the workforce today will have a whopping five careers (and far more different jobs) throughout their lifetime. This practical guidebook helps you navigate change and future-proof your career.
#ENTRYLEVELBOSS: How to Get Any Job You Want
Alexa ShoenTikTok star Alexa Shoen’s 9-step methodology for approaching a job search is easy to follow and great for recent grads who don’t yet know what they want to do for a living. Part memoir, part playbook, Shoen explains the secrets of the game for anyone feeling tired of the same bland advice.
Bet on Yourself: Recognize, Own, and Implement Breakthrough Opportunities
Ann HiattIn a job search, talent is only part of the equation. Confidence and mindset play a larger role than you may think. In this helpful guide, Hiatt breaks down the consistent, daily habits she learned from working with CEOs at Google, Amazon, and Yahoo! that transform ordinary people into successful self-starters. Full of stories that encourage readers to think and dream big, “Bet on Yourself” has an uplifting message for anyone struggling with confidence.
Sparked: Discover Your Unique Imprint for Work that Makes You Come Alive
Jonathan FieldsWho doesn’t love a personality test? First, discover your “Sparketype” on Fields’ website, then listen to his guide to learn what motivates you, what drains you, and what fields you’d thrive in. This is a great read if you’re looking for personalized guidance on what industry you’re meant to be in before you start drafting your résumé.
Recalculating: Navigate Your Career Through the Changing World of Work
Lindsey PollakJob searching prior to 2020 was a whole other ball game. If you’re having trouble adjusting to our “new normal,” Pollack’s advice for navigating the current landscape — including tips for building a strong, modern personal brand and network — also contains predictions of what’s to come. A necessary read for anyone feeling lost in their career amid the pandemic.
The Long Game: How to Be a Long-Term Thinker in a Short-Term World
Dorie ClarkA goal without a plan is just a wish. Clark shares her most effective frameworks and strategies for breaking long-term goals into small, manageable chunks so you can achieve the success you want faster.
Anti-Racist Leadership: How to Transform Corporate Culture in a Race-Conscious World
James D. WhiteIn today’s world, it’s imperative that business leaders understand the power structures that exist in the corporate world, as well as capitalism’s racist origins. As the former CEO of Jamba Juice, James D. White takes readers beyond standard DEI training by sharing his lived experience as a Black man in corporate America, and provides everything readers need to know to build a truly inclusive work environment.
The Unspoken Rules: Secrets to Starting Your Career Off Right
Gorick NgNg interviewed over 500 interns, early career workers, and seasoned professionals to compile a list of unspoken rules they wish they knew before entering the workforce. After testing out their advice, he distills it all down to the most effective tips to help start a career on the right foot.
The Common Path to Uncommon Success: A Roadmap to Financial Freedom and Fulfillment
John Lee DumasNo matter where you’re at with your business, Dumas’ 17-step process to entrepreneurial success will help you avoid the common pitfalls that hold back most self-employed people. “The Common Path to Uncommon Success” is like the “Atomic Habits” for entrepreneurs.