Complex Ideas For A Competent You
I read this book so you don't have to! The Present: The Gift for Changing Times by Spencer Johnson, MD can be largely summarized by the quote, mostly known from Kung Fu Panda and often attributed to Eleanor Roosevelt: “Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, and today is a gift. That's why they call it… Continue reading “The Present” Book Review: An Attempt To Look Beyond Utility
If you think all the way back to this book's introduction, you'll recall that it's been described as "a book of hope, masquerading as a job-hunting manual." Given how much time we spend at work, and how demoralizing the wrong job can be, that hope is less of a masquerade and more of a shift… Continue reading Book Review “What Color Is Your Parachute?”
This deep dive is for those looking for a change—either in their job or career. It's coming out at a strange time—the job market seems overwhelmed by the highly skilled job seekers getting desperate to hear back from recruiters. Many have decades of diverse experience under their belts and the adjective "Senior" in their most… Continue reading “What Color Is Your Parachute?” Deep Dive: How To Choose And Be Chosen For Your Next Job
The Flower Exercise is a powerful, time-tested, job-hunting tool, one of the most effective ever developed.—What Color Is Your Parachute? What Color Is Your Parachute? is an inspirational read with great job search tips and advice. But it is The Flower Exercise that makes this book truly unique and incredibly useful. What Is The Flower… Continue reading “What Color Is Your Parachute?” Deep Dive: The Flower Exercise—Do You Know Who You Are?
The title of this book emerged out of a joke. In the late 1960s, Richard (Dick) N. Bolles, the author, was a pastor in San Francisco. A parishioner brought up their desire to "bail out from a job". As an ex-Navy, Bolles thought of airplanes when hearing that phrase. So, he responded jokingly, "What color… Continue reading Introducing “What Color Is Your Parachute?”
Everyone has hidden potential. This book is about how we unlock it." Published in 2023, Hidden Potential is the latest book by a renowned organizational psychologist, public speaker, educator, and bestselling author Adam Grant. Adam is very good at weaving insights into the stories—this talent lets his lessons stick in your memory long after you… Continue reading Book Review: “Hidden Potential: The Science of Achieving Greater Things”
In the last section of Hidden Potential, Adam Grant looks at the systems we can create to open doors for people with hidden potential—in other words, for all of us. He starts with the schools, taking inspiration in Finland—the country with one of the best education systems in the world known for creating opportunity for all kids, not just the ones who manage to demonstrate their talents early on. But since this is a business blog, today we will dive deeper into team management and recruiting.
Progress is not only reflected in the peaks you reach — it's also visible in the valleys you cross. Resilience is a form of growth." This article is a deep dive into what Adam Grant in his Hidden Potential calls "structures for motivation" — a "scaffolding" system that will help you to get unstuck and… Continue reading “Hidden Potential” Deep Dive: Are You Ready To Cross The Valley?
Hidden Potential was recommended to me by my career coach when I told her I was starting this blog. And for a good reason. Apart from being a knowledgeable educator, Adam Grant is a great storyteller. He masterfully weaves useful concepts and practical advice into engaging stories - not the other way around. The stories… Continue reading Introducing “Hidden Potential”: Imperfect Sea Sponges Seeking Discomfort
So, should you read Time Off? I say, yes - but with caution. This book is beyond useful to shift the mindset from "I'm too busy to take a break" to "I need a break so I can live (and work) better". It left its long-lasting mark on me, and I already see some positive… Continue reading “Time Off”: Away From Burnout – Back To Noble Leisure
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