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Getting Unstuck

by Timothy Butler

(Client Distribution Services, 204 Pages)

Everyone feels stuck every now and again, paralyzed by the gnawing feeling that something must change – whether in one’s work or work environment, or in a life situation or way of living. But when is this feeling an indication of major psychological impasse? And when will this failure to get “unstuck” threaten not only your personal life and career, but even the healthy functioning of the rest of your team or organization? What are the steps to navigate out of this kind of rut and find a meaningful way forward?

In Getting Unstuck, psychologist Timothy Butler shares a proven model for moving from a state of career or life impasse to a new vision based on deeper knowledge of the work and life structures that will ultimately be most meaningful. Outlining a process that he has used with thousands of executives and MBA students, Butler explains how to recognize a state of psychological impasse and shows that this state is in fact the beginning of a necessary and predictable process of psychological development that is repeated many times throughout one’s life. Further, he shows how to turn impasse into a vision of meaning and purpose, first by awakening and deepening one’s imagination, then by recognizing patterns of meaning in one’s life, and finally, by taking action to turn one’s meaningful vision into a daily reality.

Supported by a wide range of stories of others who have accomplished similar life transitions, this book is written for anyone who feels stuck and is looking for practical and authoritative guidance for moving out of his or her own immediate impasse.

I Didn't See It Coming

by Nancy C. Widmann, Elaine J. Eisenman, Amy Dorn Kopelan

(John Wiley & Sons Inc, 224 Pages)

How to use smart strategy and political savvy to control and direct your success in business

I Didn't See It Coming provides critical counsel and keen observation on how all employees can develop strategic insights, effective tools, and sharp instincts for reading the room and controlling their own career destiny. Fast trackers, top performers, and managers at every level are often too busy to notice when their jobs are on the line. This insightful guidebook shows readers how to spot the danger signs, see the red flags, and wage a successful campaign to win in business. For anyone in a dicey situation-even if they don't know it yet-this is the ultimate guide for surviving when the time bombs begin ticking.

Nancy C. Widmann (New York, NY) was the first woman president at CBS, Inc. She managed CBS Radio for eight years and was inducted into the Broadcasting Hall of Fame in 2005. She serves as an executive coach for senior managers and frequently speaks on corporate politics. Dr. Elaine J. Eisenman (Wellesley, MA) is Dean of Executive Education at Babson College. She holds a doctorate in industrial/organizational psychology and has over 25 years of experience as a consultant, business executive, and board director for both public and privately held companies. Amy Dorn Kopelan (New York, NY) moved upward for 20 years through the executive ranks of ABC Television and managed programming at Good Morning America for nine years. She is President of Bedlam Entertainment, Inc., a conference management company, and founder of COACH ME Inc., which provides group coaching for mid-level managers in Fortune 500 companies.

Off-ramps and On-ramps

by Sylvia Ann Hewlett

(Harvard Business School Press, 320 Pages)

With talent shortages looming over the next decade, what can companies do to attract and retain the large number of professional women who are forced off the career highway?

By documenting the successful efforts of a group of cutting-edge global companies to retain talented women and reintegrate them if they’ve already left, Off-Ramps and On-Ramps answers this critical question. Working closely with companies such as Ernst & Young, Goldman Sachs, Time Warner, General Electric and others, author Sylvia Ann Hewlett identifies what works and why. Based on firsthand experience with these companies, along with extensive data that provides the most comprehensive and nuanced portrait of women's career paths, this book documents the actions forward-thinking companies must take to reverse the female brain drain and ensure their access to talent over the long term.

Get Rich, Stay Rich, Pass It on

by Catherine S. Mcbreen, George H. Walper Jr.

(Portfolio, 256 Pages)

Book Description

There’s a new standard of wealth today, and many people don’t realize they’re part of the club. More than thirty-three million American households are now “mass affluent,” with a net worth between $100,000 and $1 million (not including the house they live in). They know they’re doing well, but few realize that they have the potential to achieve much more.

Get Rich, Stay Rich, Pass It On is based on groundbreaking research into America’s richest families. Each year, McBreen and Walper’s firm surveys more than five thousand millionaire and megamillionaire households, and conducts many in-person interviews, online research, and historical analysis. The authors know better than anyone who the megarich are, where they work, how they invest, and how they plan their estates.

The lessons they draw from their research will surprise you. It turns out that there are many ways to get rich, but only two definitive ways to ensure perpetual wealth.

This is a powerful book for small business owners, professionals, and ambitious people of all ages.

About the Authors

Catherine S. McBreen is the managing director of Spectrem Group, a research and consulting company. A lawyer and trust specialist, she’s an expert in financial strategies and a popular lecturer.

George H. Walper, Jr., is the president of Spectrem Group and has more than twenty- five years of experience in all aspects of wealth management, retirement, and trust services.

Women on Top

by Margaret Heffernan

(Penguin Group USA, 274 Pages)

Book Description

More women are starting successful businesses than ever before. But what makes women leaders different? And how can others learn to capitalize on their strengths? Through interviews with hundreds of women entrepreneurs, Margaret Heffernan discovered that women are more values-oriented, more flexible, and less ego-driven than their male counterparts; as a result they’re creating company cultures that are better able to meet the demands of the new economy. Heffernan’s stories about real women making really serious profits is a must-read for all entrepreneurs—male or female, whether well established or just starting up—as well as anyone seeking to understand what it takes to do business today.

Why Work Sucks and How to Fix It

by Cali Ressler, Jody Thompson

(Portfolio, 256 Pages)

A groundbreaking way to be happier at work while also being more effective than ever

In a “Results-Only” company or department, employees can do whatever they want whenever they want as long as business objectives are achieved. No more pointless meetings, fighting traffic to get in at 9:00, or begging for permission to watch your kid play soccer. No more cramming errands into the weekend or waiting until retirement to take up your hobbies again. As long as the work gets done, you have complete control over your life.

It sounds like a fantasy, but Cali Ressler and Jody Thompson have already made it a reality at Best Buy, a Fortune 100 company that has embraced the Results-Only Work Environment. The authors have proven that ROWE not only makes employees happier, but also delivers better results. Their program has been so successful that it made the cover of BusinessWeek.

This book explores why most workplaces are so dysfunctional and offers a dramatic new way to stop the toxic behaviors and beliefs (“sludge”) that keep us from reaching our potential. It also shows readers how to start their own Results-Only Work Environment, even on a small scale, and help spread the revolution.

Filled with passion and common sense, Why Work Sucks and How to Fix It will change the way you think about your job, your company, and your quality of life.

Escape from Corporate America

by Pamela Skillings

(Ballantine Books, 224 Pages)

Does your corporate career leave you stressed out, burned out, or just plain bummed out? You’re not alone. The good news is that there’s a way out–and you’re holding it. Written by career expert and corporate escapee Pamela Skillings, Escape from Corporate America inspires the cubicle-bound and the corner-office-cornered to break free and create the career of their dreams–without going broke. With no-nonsense advice and unflagging humor, Skillings shows you how to

• assess your job’s “suck” factor–from terminal boredom to boss from hell

• identify your true calling–brainstorm fantasy careers and test-drive your dream jobs

• develop your Escape Plan–set goals, figure out your timing, and evaluate your finances and health insurance options

• find jobs that don’t bite–entrepreneurial corporate environments, energetic start-ups, the nonprofit sector, and flexible work options

• be your own boss–explore entrepreneurship and freelancing, assemble an advisory team, and start a business while you collect a paycheck

• follow your creative dreams–learn how to make time for your artistic passion and develop a plan to quit your day job

• overcome any obstacle–deal with fear, doubt, negative people, and other bumps along the road

Plus, Skillings shares success stories from dozens of corporate escape artists, including celebrity TV chef Andrea Beaman, Cranium CEO Richard Tait, and many others.

Full of practical strategies and fun-to-follow exercises, Escape from Corporate America will help disgruntled office workers everywhere find more meaningful, fulfilling careers.

The Necessary Revolution

by Peter M. Senge, Bryan Smith, Sara Schley, Joe Laur

(Currency, 432 Pages)

The College Solution

by Lynn O'shaunghnessy

(Financial Times Management, 250 Pages)