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Harness Your Inner CEO
Rise Into Passion, Prosperity, and Empowerment
Becca Powers
2022 Finalist
280 Pages
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Non-Fiction - Occupational
Reviewed by Astrid Iustulin for Readers' Favorite
What would your life be like if you were in charge? Would you feel happier and more fulfilled, or would you have the same feeling of being overwhelmed that (perhaps) haunts you now? If you have decided it is time to change, Harness Your Inner CEO by Becca Powers is the book that will guide you step-by-step through the process. Powers will explain why it is important to put yourself first (and why that is not selfish), help you find your fire, explain the connection between net worth and self-worth, and even how to turn pain into purpose. With the stories she will tell you and many exercises, harnessing your inner CEO will be a pleasant and rewarding journey.
Harness Your Inner CEO is full of resources and information that will be useful to anyone who wants to live the life they feel they deserve but have not yet achieved. Powers has given her readers all the tools to rearrange their priorities and change their way of thinking so they can thrive in their lives. I love that she starts each chapter with a story and then gives us exercises because this allows us to think much more deeply about what we have to do. In particular, I was incredibly impressed when Powers revealed how valuable the word AND is and how its use can support us. Furthermore, the chapter dedicated to pain turned into purpose deeply inspired me. For all these reasons, I recommend Harness Your Inner CEO to anyone willing to work hard to achieve what they want.
What would your life be like if you were in charge? Would you feel happier and more fulfilled, or would you have the same feeling of being overwhelmed that (perhaps) haunts you now? If you have decided it is time to change, Harness Your Inner CEO by Becca Powers is the book that will guide you step-by-step through the process. Powers will explain why it is important to put yourself first (and why that is not selfish), help you find your fire, explain the connection between net worth and self-worth, and even how to turn pain into purpose. With the stories she will tell you and many exercises, harnessing your inner CEO will be a pleasant and rewarding journey.
Harness Your Inner CEO is full of resources and information that will be useful to anyone who wants to live the life they feel they deserve but have not yet achieved. Powers has given her readers all the tools to rearrange their priorities and change their way of thinking so they can thrive in their lives. I love that she starts each chapter with a story and then gives us exercises because this allows us to think much more deeply about what we have to do. In particular, I was incredibly impressed when Powers revealed how valuable the word AND is and how its use can support us. Furthermore, the chapter dedicated to pain turned into purpose deeply inspired me. For all these reasons, I recommend Harness Your Inner CEO to anyone willing to work hard to achieve what they want.
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Rehumanizing the Workplace
Future-Proofing Your Organization While Restoring Hope, Well-Being, and Performance
Rosie Ward and Jon Robison
2022 Honorable Mention
369 Pages
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Non-Fiction - Occupational
Reviewed by Tammy Ruggles for Readers' Favorite
Rehumanizing the Workplace: Future-Proofing Your Organization While Restoring Hope, Well-Being, and Performance, by Rosie Ward and Jon Robison, takes a powerful, practical, and compassionate look at how to fortify your business or organization while putting people first. This inspiring guide could save your organization and can help bring humanity back to the workforce. The authors examine what can happen when people are more important than profit. Maybe you already have a fulfilling job where you love getting up in the morning to start a new day doing it. But there are millions of people who feel unappreciated, uninspired and misused. They aren't encouraged to contribute ideas, be their authentic self, or make a difference, and this kind of environment is stifling and in the end, less productive.
I love how these authors explain that a rewarding job isn't just a pipe dream and that it's possible for businesses, organizations, and employers to turn things around. They just need a new way of doing things, and this book shows them how. No doubt we live in an everchanging world today, with unpredictable economies and finances. This can put a wedge between upper management and those who work in it because they feel they have no choice but to hang on to every resource. This produces an environment that operates more on a mechanical level, rather than human. But that's about to change, according to Ward and Robison, by focusing on culture at the local team level. This guide serves as a blueprint for change if you like the idea of a people-centered workplace. Instead of operating out of fear and conservation, you can operate out of concern and purpose. This is what fosters productivity and wellbeing, and it builds on the idea of self-management and compassionate capitalism. There are five tenets discussed in their book, and they are practical. If your organization or business is in need of transformation, Rehumanizing the Workplace: Future-Proofing Your Organization While Restoring Hope, Well-Being, and Performance by Rosie Ward and Jon Robison is a must-read.
Rehumanizing the Workplace: Future-Proofing Your Organization While Restoring Hope, Well-Being, and Performance, by Rosie Ward and Jon Robison, takes a powerful, practical, and compassionate look at how to fortify your business or organization while putting people first. This inspiring guide could save your organization and can help bring humanity back to the workforce. The authors examine what can happen when people are more important than profit. Maybe you already have a fulfilling job where you love getting up in the morning to start a new day doing it. But there are millions of people who feel unappreciated, uninspired and misused. They aren't encouraged to contribute ideas, be their authentic self, or make a difference, and this kind of environment is stifling and in the end, less productive.
I love how these authors explain that a rewarding job isn't just a pipe dream and that it's possible for businesses, organizations, and employers to turn things around. They just need a new way of doing things, and this book shows them how. No doubt we live in an everchanging world today, with unpredictable economies and finances. This can put a wedge between upper management and those who work in it because they feel they have no choice but to hang on to every resource. This produces an environment that operates more on a mechanical level, rather than human. But that's about to change, according to Ward and Robison, by focusing on culture at the local team level. This guide serves as a blueprint for change if you like the idea of a people-centered workplace. Instead of operating out of fear and conservation, you can operate out of concern and purpose. This is what fosters productivity and wellbeing, and it builds on the idea of self-management and compassionate capitalism. There are five tenets discussed in their book, and they are practical. If your organization or business is in need of transformation, Rehumanizing the Workplace: Future-Proofing Your Organization While Restoring Hope, Well-Being, and Performance by Rosie Ward and Jon Robison is a must-read.
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The Drive To Freedom
The Hustler's Guide To Becoming An Independent Courier
JT Hustlez, MPA
2022 Bronze Medal
79 Pages
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Non-Fiction - Occupational
Reviewed by Philip Van Heusen for Readers' Favorite
“The biggest trees were once seeds!” This phrase sums up the motivation of this book. JT Hustlez encourages the reader of Drive to Freedom: The Hustler’s Guide to Becoming an Independent Courier to start small and then grow their business. Many people want to start their own business but fail to see the potholes along the road. JT has authored this little book to enlighten and gently guide people in their quest for entrepreneurship. The path is not detailed because individuals must make their own way. Some basics and guidelines must be adhered to, but the author does not insist that his path be followed religiously. Equipment, routes, employees, and business structure are all covered in this book. If you have any thoughts about becoming an Independent Courier, this is the book for you. Read it with an open and receptive mind. Pay attention and think through the process before committing to a new way of living.
JT Hustlez has been there, done that. He speaks to his readers based on years of successful entrepreneurship, sharing what it takes to make it as an Independent Courier. In Drive to Freedom, he gives his readers much more than they need to be efficient in a courier business. He shares steps and basics to make it in any business endeavor. The information shared in this book is of much more value than its purchase price. JT not only shares important information, but he does it humorously. This easy-to-understand guide is invaluable for anyone wanting to start any kind of business. Being an experienced hustler, JT is the perfect person to teach others how to get their hustle on.
“The biggest trees were once seeds!” This phrase sums up the motivation of this book. JT Hustlez encourages the reader of Drive to Freedom: The Hustler’s Guide to Becoming an Independent Courier to start small and then grow their business. Many people want to start their own business but fail to see the potholes along the road. JT has authored this little book to enlighten and gently guide people in their quest for entrepreneurship. The path is not detailed because individuals must make their own way. Some basics and guidelines must be adhered to, but the author does not insist that his path be followed religiously. Equipment, routes, employees, and business structure are all covered in this book. If you have any thoughts about becoming an Independent Courier, this is the book for you. Read it with an open and receptive mind. Pay attention and think through the process before committing to a new way of living.
JT Hustlez has been there, done that. He speaks to his readers based on years of successful entrepreneurship, sharing what it takes to make it as an Independent Courier. In Drive to Freedom, he gives his readers much more than they need to be efficient in a courier business. He shares steps and basics to make it in any business endeavor. The information shared in this book is of much more value than its purchase price. JT not only shares important information, but he does it humorously. This easy-to-understand guide is invaluable for anyone wanting to start any kind of business. Being an experienced hustler, JT is the perfect person to teach others how to get their hustle on.
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The Flipping Blueprint
The Complete Plan for Flipping Houses and Creating Your Real Estate-Investing Business
Luke Weber
2022 Silver Medal
178 Pages
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Non-Fiction - Occupational
Reviewed by Vernita Naylor for Readers' Favorite
Have you ever wondered how to flip a house and what goes into the process? Luke Weber provides you with all the information that you need in The Flipping Blueprint: The Complete Plan for Flipping Houses and Creating Your Real Estate-Investing Business. As you skim through the pages, you will see a blueprint of information available to help you to become a player in the game of flipping houses. The Flipping Blueprint is a comprehensive guide that offers information from analyzing the market and making an offer to maximizing your profits. Just like a blueprint that lays out all of the aspects of a building from the electrical to the framing to create your dream home, The Flipping Blueprint offers you the same type of detailed information.
The Flipping Blueprint is a great book because it's not only power-packed with educational and tested information from the author's own experience, but Luke Weber offers flipping tips that can be helpful in assisting you to thoroughly think through the process. By reading The Flipping Blueprint, you will walk away with more knowledge than you would ever need. The Flipping Blueprint: The Complete Plan for Flipping Houses and Creating Your Real Estate-Investing Business by Luke Weber has it all; it doesn't disappoint.
Have you ever wondered how to flip a house and what goes into the process? Luke Weber provides you with all the information that you need in The Flipping Blueprint: The Complete Plan for Flipping Houses and Creating Your Real Estate-Investing Business. As you skim through the pages, you will see a blueprint of information available to help you to become a player in the game of flipping houses. The Flipping Blueprint is a comprehensive guide that offers information from analyzing the market and making an offer to maximizing your profits. Just like a blueprint that lays out all of the aspects of a building from the electrical to the framing to create your dream home, The Flipping Blueprint offers you the same type of detailed information.
The Flipping Blueprint is a great book because it's not only power-packed with educational and tested information from the author's own experience, but Luke Weber offers flipping tips that can be helpful in assisting you to thoroughly think through the process. By reading The Flipping Blueprint, you will walk away with more knowledge than you would ever need. The Flipping Blueprint: The Complete Plan for Flipping Houses and Creating Your Real Estate-Investing Business by Luke Weber has it all; it doesn't disappoint.
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Black, White, and Gray All Over
A Black Man's Odyssey in Life and Law Enforcement
Frederick Douglass Reynolds
2022 Gold Medal
396 Pages
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Non-Fiction - Occupational
Reviewed by Foluso Falaye for Readers' Favorite
In Black, White, and Gray All Over, Frederick Douglass Reynolds recounts how he navigated life's hurdles from childhood until he retired from law enforcement. Born into a dysfunctional home and a violent community in Detroit, he followed a path of crime and recklessness to the disappointment of his mother. However, he turned his life around after moving to Compton and joining the police force but continued to battle different challenges, including racism and protests about racism, corrupt coworkers, the widespread issues of drug abuse, serious crime and violence, divorce, fatherhood, threats, and more. Fortunately, Frederick, who became an award-winning homicide detective, survived through it all to tell his emotionally-charged and deeply insightful story.
Black, White, and Gray All Over reminded me why I love memoirs as its adroit combination of highly intricate descriptions, rich historical information, and profound insights made it quite easy to picture the events and live in another's reality for a moment. Just thinking about the terrible, violent acts of humans that Frederick Douglass Reynolds witnessed as a police officer in Compton sends a chill down my spine; I can't imagine how emotionally challenging it would have been for the author to see babies and innocent adults suffer from different attacks. The book's historical information about Detroit and Compton is quite thorough and intriguing. Memoirs like Black, White, and Gray All Over help us to appreciate the simple things in life like peace and love, and the seriousness of or the need to fix some prominent societal problems. All in all, I learned a lot and was seriously moved by the book. You should definitely read it.
In Black, White, and Gray All Over, Frederick Douglass Reynolds recounts how he navigated life's hurdles from childhood until he retired from law enforcement. Born into a dysfunctional home and a violent community in Detroit, he followed a path of crime and recklessness to the disappointment of his mother. However, he turned his life around after moving to Compton and joining the police force but continued to battle different challenges, including racism and protests about racism, corrupt coworkers, the widespread issues of drug abuse, serious crime and violence, divorce, fatherhood, threats, and more. Fortunately, Frederick, who became an award-winning homicide detective, survived through it all to tell his emotionally-charged and deeply insightful story.
Black, White, and Gray All Over reminded me why I love memoirs as its adroit combination of highly intricate descriptions, rich historical information, and profound insights made it quite easy to picture the events and live in another's reality for a moment. Just thinking about the terrible, violent acts of humans that Frederick Douglass Reynolds witnessed as a police officer in Compton sends a chill down my spine; I can't imagine how emotionally challenging it would have been for the author to see babies and innocent adults suffer from different attacks. The book's historical information about Detroit and Compton is quite thorough and intriguing. Memoirs like Black, White, and Gray All Over help us to appreciate the simple things in life like peace and love, and the seriousness of or the need to fix some prominent societal problems. All in all, I learned a lot and was seriously moved by the book. You should definitely read it.
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 qualities and values, Gary. F. Appleby’s contribution to this tremendously important subject, Leadership Values: An Introspection, is every bit as timely, perceptive, and applicable to becoming a better human being as ...){kind=link}
Leadership Values: An Introspection
A Philadelphia Fire Chief's Forty-year Journey to Understanding and Practicing Authentic Leadership
Gary F. Appleby
2021 Finalist
256 Pages
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Non-Fiction - Occupational
Reviewed by Joel R. Dennstedt for Readers' Favorite
Matching the power, authenticity, and personal intimacy of Dale Carnegie’s iconic gem elucidating great leadership (friendship) qualities and values, Gary. F. Appleby’s contribution to this tremendously important subject, Leadership Values: An Introspection, is every bit as timely, perceptive, and applicable to becoming a better human being as was Carnegie’s little masterpiece. In a similar “do-as-I-do, not-as-I-say” exemplary style, Appleby invites you into a very comfortable, self-assessing, non-judgmental counseling session on how to be a much better, more effective leader. With plenty of real-life examples – both supportive and cautionary – to clarify and illuminate his points, Mr. Appleby leaves no confusion whatsoever as to his meanings and suggestions.
In the place of honor among 14 specific leadership qualities discussed by Gary F. Appleby in Leadership Values, integrity reigns supreme, though integrally connected with the rest. As a powerful statement indicating his commitment to this primary quality, the author – a lifetime firefighter promoted often to higher stations of responsibility and authority – chose to self-publish his deeply thoughtful, highly intelligent book, rather than compromise his own values for the concretized whims of a market-obsessed, mainstream publisher. The consequence for the reader is a much more accessible, intimate, and interesting treatment than is likely to be found in most other self-help books. Doing this, Appleby brings honor to the role of the independent author and provides to any professional leader a major new resource more personally rewarding and interactive than lesser examples he might encounter. Proving, as the author adjures, that “Staying true to your positive values is the rudder that steers you toward correct decisions.” Writing Leadership Values was a powerfully correct decision.
Matching the power, authenticity, and personal intimacy of Dale Carnegie’s iconic gem elucidating great leadership (friendship) qualities and values, Gary. F. Appleby’s contribution to this tremendously important subject, Leadership Values: An Introspection, is every bit as timely, perceptive, and applicable to becoming a better human being as was Carnegie’s little masterpiece. In a similar “do-as-I-do, not-as-I-say” exemplary style, Appleby invites you into a very comfortable, self-assessing, non-judgmental counseling session on how to be a much better, more effective leader. With plenty of real-life examples – both supportive and cautionary – to clarify and illuminate his points, Mr. Appleby leaves no confusion whatsoever as to his meanings and suggestions.
In the place of honor among 14 specific leadership qualities discussed by Gary F. Appleby in Leadership Values, integrity reigns supreme, though integrally connected with the rest. As a powerful statement indicating his commitment to this primary quality, the author – a lifetime firefighter promoted often to higher stations of responsibility and authority – chose to self-publish his deeply thoughtful, highly intelligent book, rather than compromise his own values for the concretized whims of a market-obsessed, mainstream publisher. The consequence for the reader is a much more accessible, intimate, and interesting treatment than is likely to be found in most other self-help books. Doing this, Appleby brings honor to the role of the independent author and provides to any professional leader a major new resource more personally rewarding and interactive than lesser examples he might encounter. Proving, as the author adjures, that “Staying true to your positive values is the rudder that steers you toward correct decisions.” Writing Leadership Values was a powerfully correct decision.
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They Did What?
Unbelievable Tales from the Workplace
Cornelia Gamlem and Barbara Mitchell
2021 Honorable Mention
246 Pages
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Non-Fiction - Occupational
Reviewed by Randy B. Lichtman for Readers' Favorite
A fascinating book about the real life of human resources in organizations is They Did What? Unbelievable Tales from the Workplace by Cornelia Gamlem and Barbara Mitchell. The authors refer to the book as being part of a new genre, “creative non-fiction”, and it is an effective way of illustrating factual situations using characters that are fictionalized. The storytelling was very effective and I enjoyed reading a book that was more interesting than an academic textbook of case studies. The approach of using fictionalized characters as part of a management team makes the situations interesting and realistic, as the stories are based on real events the authors have experienced or heard about. Sometimes the CEO, COO, and corporate attorneys are part of the resolution, as they would have been brought into many of the situations.
The important topics illustrated throughout this book include sexual harassment, theft, hostile workplace, ineffective supervision, social media, inappropriate texting, and sending of pictures, among others. The authors show how these issues are dealt with in the real world of human resources and will provide a valuable perspective to all those who manage employees. This can also be an excellent supplemental book to a course in human resources management, as the chapters can provide for an interesting discussion. I highly recommend They Did What? Unbelievable Tales from the Workplace by Cornelia Gamlem and Barbara Mitchell. The scenarios provided are realistic and handled very professionally. Sometimes managers do not understand or appreciate the complex issues that may take place because of an employee not following procedures. The creative non-fiction approach is very effective in providing those managers with a clear understanding of what does occur and how they can play an important part in the human resource solution. Excellent book.
A fascinating book about the real life of human resources in organizations is They Did What? Unbelievable Tales from the Workplace by Cornelia Gamlem and Barbara Mitchell. The authors refer to the book as being part of a new genre, “creative non-fiction”, and it is an effective way of illustrating factual situations using characters that are fictionalized. The storytelling was very effective and I enjoyed reading a book that was more interesting than an academic textbook of case studies. The approach of using fictionalized characters as part of a management team makes the situations interesting and realistic, as the stories are based on real events the authors have experienced or heard about. Sometimes the CEO, COO, and corporate attorneys are part of the resolution, as they would have been brought into many of the situations.
The important topics illustrated throughout this book include sexual harassment, theft, hostile workplace, ineffective supervision, social media, inappropriate texting, and sending of pictures, among others. The authors show how these issues are dealt with in the real world of human resources and will provide a valuable perspective to all those who manage employees. This can also be an excellent supplemental book to a course in human resources management, as the chapters can provide for an interesting discussion. I highly recommend They Did What? Unbelievable Tales from the Workplace by Cornelia Gamlem and Barbara Mitchell. The scenarios provided are realistic and handled very professionally. Sometimes managers do not understand or appreciate the complex issues that may take place because of an employee not following procedures. The creative non-fiction approach is very effective in providing those managers with a clear understanding of what does occur and how they can play an important part in the human resource solution. Excellent book.
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Brand New Start
Fast-Start Your Career with the Power of Personal Branding
Mainak Dhar
2021 Bronze Medal
149 Pages
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Non-Fiction - Occupational
Reviewed by Mamta Madhavan for Readers' Favorite
Brand New Start: Fast-Start Your Career with the Power of Personal Branding by Mainak Dhar is an engaging and thought-provoking book targeted at early-career employees. The book caters more to younger employees who are in the early stages of their careers and to those who are still on campus. It will help them have a structured way of thinking, guiding them to realize their strengths and how they can best play to these strengths to differentiate themselves. The author shares the myths and misconceptions surrounding personal branding which plays an important role in many aspects of life - from careers to the relationships that are formed. The most important brand, as the author points out, is not the clothes that are worn or the car that is driven but is YOU.
Readers will discover the ADDA model of building one's personal brand and Mainak Dhar's 20-year experience of working in the corporate sector gives credibility to his words. The tips and suggestions shared are a good way for readers to build a strong personal brand and understand that a personal brand needs to go beyond what can actually be seen and is more of a personal connection and self-awareness of what lies within. The topic has been approached with a lot of expertise and the methodical and extensive way of discussing it makes it easy for readers to comprehend the author's words easily. Brand New Start is a good book to have on the shelf as it can be used for reference and re-reading. It is the best way to make readers realize 'the ultimate test of having a strong personal brand is not just about how high you can soar but about being the wind beneath someone else's wings.'
Brand New Start: Fast-Start Your Career with the Power of Personal Branding by Mainak Dhar is an engaging and thought-provoking book targeted at early-career employees. The book caters more to younger employees who are in the early stages of their careers and to those who are still on campus. It will help them have a structured way of thinking, guiding them to realize their strengths and how they can best play to these strengths to differentiate themselves. The author shares the myths and misconceptions surrounding personal branding which plays an important role in many aspects of life - from careers to the relationships that are formed. The most important brand, as the author points out, is not the clothes that are worn or the car that is driven but is YOU.
Readers will discover the ADDA model of building one's personal brand and Mainak Dhar's 20-year experience of working in the corporate sector gives credibility to his words. The tips and suggestions shared are a good way for readers to build a strong personal brand and understand that a personal brand needs to go beyond what can actually be seen and is more of a personal connection and self-awareness of what lies within. The topic has been approached with a lot of expertise and the methodical and extensive way of discussing it makes it easy for readers to comprehend the author's words easily. Brand New Start is a good book to have on the shelf as it can be used for reference and re-reading. It is the best way to make readers realize 'the ultimate test of having a strong personal brand is not just about how high you can soar but about being the wind beneath someone else's wings.'
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The Career Toolkit
Essential Skills for Success That No One Taught You
Mark A. Herschberg
2021 Silver Medal
304 Pages
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Non-Fiction - Occupational
Reviewed by Tammy Ruggles for Readers' Favorite
The Career Toolkit: Essential Skills for Success That No One Taught You by Mark A. Herschberg is an occupational self-help book that every career-minded person needs. The author lays out in one place all the basic skills you need to get started on your career path, or for changing careers, or for professionals looking to add to their knowledge and skills in the world of work. These skills are so basic you may have overlooked them entirely, like how to negotiate effectively and fairly, how to get your points across while scoring points, how to plan a career that is personally as well as financially rewarding. Learning these skills and methods doesn't have to be challenging, but it is if you never knew about them. This book gives you layman's language that anyone can understand, and it provides the information you can start using today.
The Career Toolkit is beneficial for those who may be stuck in a career rut, know they need a change, but aren't sure how to go about it. You don't have to spend time and money on a career course unless you've firmly decided to do so. But before you do, perhaps you should give Herschberg's guide a chance. It will open your eyes to the possibilities that could be in store for you. It's like a booster shot in the arm, and you can personalize a plan to meet your individual needs. The exercises and activities are a bonus to motivate you toward a new way of thinking about success. Suppose you feel confused or overwhelmed when it comes to things like strategizing career goals, deciding which job offer is best for you and how to negotiate the best deal, how to network and hone good management and leadership skills? In that case, you should add The Career Toolkit: Essential Skills for Success That No One Taught You by Mark A. Herschberg to your non-fiction library. It would also make a valuable addition to any high school classroom or a gift for a young jobseeker.
The Career Toolkit: Essential Skills for Success That No One Taught You by Mark A. Herschberg is an occupational self-help book that every career-minded person needs. The author lays out in one place all the basic skills you need to get started on your career path, or for changing careers, or for professionals looking to add to their knowledge and skills in the world of work. These skills are so basic you may have overlooked them entirely, like how to negotiate effectively and fairly, how to get your points across while scoring points, how to plan a career that is personally as well as financially rewarding. Learning these skills and methods doesn't have to be challenging, but it is if you never knew about them. This book gives you layman's language that anyone can understand, and it provides the information you can start using today.
The Career Toolkit is beneficial for those who may be stuck in a career rut, know they need a change, but aren't sure how to go about it. You don't have to spend time and money on a career course unless you've firmly decided to do so. But before you do, perhaps you should give Herschberg's guide a chance. It will open your eyes to the possibilities that could be in store for you. It's like a booster shot in the arm, and you can personalize a plan to meet your individual needs. The exercises and activities are a bonus to motivate you toward a new way of thinking about success. Suppose you feel confused or overwhelmed when it comes to things like strategizing career goals, deciding which job offer is best for you and how to negotiate the best deal, how to network and hone good management and leadership skills? In that case, you should add The Career Toolkit: Essential Skills for Success That No One Taught You by Mark A. Herschberg to your non-fiction library. It would also make a valuable addition to any high school classroom or a gift for a young jobseeker.
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Surrounded by Others and Yet So Alone
A Lawyer’s Case Stories of Love, Loneliness, and Litigation
J. W. Freiberg
2021 Gold Medal
415 Pages
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Non-Fiction - Occupational
Reviewed by Romuald Dzemo for Readers' Favorite
Surrounded by Others and Yet So Alone: A Lawyer’s Case Stories of Love, Loneliness, and Litigation by J. W. Freiberg is a compelling and eye-opening book that discusses a topic that is as relevant as it is intimate to the human spirit: loneliness. Using stories of some of his clients, the author, a social psychologist turned lawyer, explores how human misconnections drive the disturbing experience of loneliness, to the point that people live with friends, family, and mates yet they feel a devastating sense of loneliness. The author identifies three different types of misconnection: fraudulent connection, obstructed connection, and dangerous connection and unveils some of their characteristics. People experiencing these kinds of misconnections, like Victoria Bergeron in the story of “The Girl Who Inherited France,” featured in the book, are seemingly normal people, or are they, really?
In this book, J. W. Freiberg analyzes the human experience of loneliness and explores some of its causes, illustrating how wrongly forged connections can be unsettling and harmful. The ability to share stories from people he’s encountered in his work is exceptional and the analysis the author shares with readers is enlightening. While reading Surrounded by Others and Yet So Alone, I felt compelled to examine the connections in my personal life, from family to friends and the people I meet in the neighborhood. The author compels readers to ask the question: Am I genuinely, authentically, properly connected? It is surprising how some of our connections are either dangerous or fraudulent.
The book is entertaining and hugely informative, but what makes it stand out is the way it will compel readers to scrutinize their relationships. In an age when gadgets and technology make us drift further and further away from real human connections, this book is a powerful reminder of the importance of human connections to our personal and social health. Just as Brene Brown is the expert on human vulnerability, J. W. Freiberg is an expert in human connection and loneliness. It is a page-turner and a must-read.
Surrounded by Others and Yet So Alone: A Lawyer’s Case Stories of Love, Loneliness, and Litigation by J. W. Freiberg is a compelling and eye-opening book that discusses a topic that is as relevant as it is intimate to the human spirit: loneliness. Using stories of some of his clients, the author, a social psychologist turned lawyer, explores how human misconnections drive the disturbing experience of loneliness, to the point that people live with friends, family, and mates yet they feel a devastating sense of loneliness. The author identifies three different types of misconnection: fraudulent connection, obstructed connection, and dangerous connection and unveils some of their characteristics. People experiencing these kinds of misconnections, like Victoria Bergeron in the story of “The Girl Who Inherited France,” featured in the book, are seemingly normal people, or are they, really?
In this book, J. W. Freiberg analyzes the human experience of loneliness and explores some of its causes, illustrating how wrongly forged connections can be unsettling and harmful. The ability to share stories from people he’s encountered in his work is exceptional and the analysis the author shares with readers is enlightening. While reading Surrounded by Others and Yet So Alone, I felt compelled to examine the connections in my personal life, from family to friends and the people I meet in the neighborhood. The author compels readers to ask the question: Am I genuinely, authentically, properly connected? It is surprising how some of our connections are either dangerous or fraudulent.
The book is entertaining and hugely informative, but what makes it stand out is the way it will compel readers to scrutinize their relationships. In an age when gadgets and technology make us drift further and further away from real human connections, this book is a powerful reminder of the importance of human connections to our personal and social health. Just as Brene Brown is the expert on human vulnerability, J. W. Freiberg is an expert in human connection and loneliness. It is a page-turner and a must-read.
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