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Résumés Are Dead and What to Do About It

Wednesday, March 7th, 2012

resumes-are-dead-and-what-to-do-about-it Dubbed “sheer genius” by New York Times bestselling author, Stephen M.R. Covey, RESUMES ARE DEAD is not for the faint of heart. This ebook tackles one of life’s most compelling choices: money or meaning? The audio is relevant, timely and career-critical. Learn how to design a career that supports your quest for both money and meaning—providing you the freedom to pursue your dreams and live your ideal lifestyle.
If you or someone you know are looking to find employment, advance your career, or start something a little more meaningful in your life, then the seven ideas found in RESUMES ARE DEAD (that you can begin implementing immediately) will inspire you.
This is career development reworked, unconventional and results-driven. Whether you’re retired, in the middle of your career, fresh out of college, or have been hit hard by economic crisis, RESUMES ARE DEAD is chock-full of powerful, raw principles that will help you find your footing, contribute to the world in meaningful ways, and simultaneously create your ideal lifestyle.
Title: Résumés Are Dead and What to Do About It
Author: Richie Norton ‘13 was named one of Hawaii’s Top Forty Under 40 “best and brightest young businesspersons” by Pacific Business News at age 29. He is a ChangeAid award winner for outstanding accomplishment in international development, international relations, humanitarian aid and academic achievement. He is also a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt.
Richie is the CEO of Global Consulting Circle, a boutique international business development consultancy. He is the author of the upcoming book, The Power of Starting Something Stupid (Shadow Mountain Publishing), as well as the popular eBook and audio book, Resumes Are Dead and What to Do About It (Shadow Mountain Publishing).
He is a sought after speaker and consultant for the corporate growth and personal development industries. Richie has shared the stage with bestselling authors such as Stephen Covey, author of The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, Stephen M.R. Covey, author of The Speed of Trust and Kevin Rollins, former CEO of Dell Computers.
Publisher: Deseret Book Company (February 28, 2012)
Price: $7.99
Description: Kindle Edition
ASIN: B007F5LHN2
Information: www.amazon.com

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The 10 Laws of Career Reinvention

Tuesday, December 15th, 2009

The 10 Laws of Career ReinventionIn “The 10 Laws of Career Reinvention,” America’s Reinvention Coach Pamela Mitchell offers every tool readers need to navigate the full arc of career change. Part I introduces the Reinvention Mindset, with what you need to know to be prepared mentally, emotionally and financially to get started. In Part II, you read the real-life stories of 10 individuals who successfully made the leap to new and unexpected careers.

Title: The 10 Laws of Career Reinvention: Essential Survival Skills for Any Economy
Author: Pamela Mitchell, a 1989 Thunderbird graduate, is the founder and CEO of The Reinvention Institute, an organization devoted to helping professionals transform their careers. She has appeared on the Today Show and been profiled or quoted in the Wall Street Journal, More, BusinessWeek, Men’s Health, Good Housekeeping and Black Enterprise. She lives in Miami, Florida.
Publisher: Dutton Adult (December 31, 2009)
Description: Hardcover, 272 pages
Price: $25.95
ISBN: 978-0525951469
Information: www.reinvention-institute.com

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Indoor/Outdoor Team Building Games for Trainers

Thursday, July 23rd, 2009

harrisonHow do you turn a group of people who work together into a team? For years, major corporations and government bodies have used powerful, proven outdoor adventure-based team-building exercises. They know these experiences transform groups into teams that communicate better, trust more, solve problems more effectively, and work together more productively. Now at last adventure trainer and author Harrison Snow makes it possible for other trainers and consultants to use these powerful activities in their programs.

Title: Indoor/Outdoor Team Building Games for Trainers
Author: Harrison Snow, a 1982 Thunderbird graduate, leads Team Building Associates, International, a group of professionals committed to raising the performance of organizations. For more than 22 years the group’s mission has been to build teams, develop teamwork and leadership skills, empower employees, improve processes, resolve conflicts, enhance decision making and inspire change.
Publisher: McGraw-Hill (April 1, 1997)
ASIN: B001HUAFXE
Description: Available in hardcover and ring-bound editions
Information: www.teambuildingassociates.com

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Tools for Teams

Wednesday, July 22nd, 2009

Tools for TeamsTools for Teams shows today’s manager how to gain the benefits of powerful and coherent teamwork. From crafting a strategic vision and managing change to dealing with the nitty-gritty of interpersonal conflict and poor performance, this book provides the skills, techniques and programs that will develop trust, committment and results. It will serve as an excellent guide for any manager to the art and science of building a team.

Title: Tools for Teams: The Manager’s Guide to Building Teams
Author: Harrison Snow, a 1982 Thunderbird graduate, leads Team Building Associates, International, a group of professionals committed to raising the performance of organizations. For more than 22 years the group’s mission has been to build teams, develop teamwork and leadership skills, empower employees, improve processes, resolve conflicts, enhance decision making and inspire change.
Publisher: Team Building Associates (November 1, 2001)
ISBN: 978-0967732909
Price: $22
Description: Paperback, 386 pages
Information: www.teambuildingassociates.com

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Political Dilemmas at Work

Wednesday, October 8th, 2008

“Political Dilemmas at Work” is a practical, comprehensive guide to dealing with the complexities of politics in the workplace. This book gives managers and leaders a comprehensive playbook for dealing with politics in the workplace. Ideal for anyone who works in a modern organization, particularly managers and leaders, the book shows individuals how to deal with political situations in constructive, healthy, and assertive ways.

Title: Political Dilemmas at Work: How to Maintain Your Integrity and Further Your Career
Authors: Gary Ranker, Ph.D., is a 1967 Thunderbird graduate. He specializes in coaching senior executives to succeed in cultures where corporate politics is a major factor. Ranker helps his clients develop “social antenna” to better navigate through and around competing agendas of others in management. Having worked and lived on four continents, Ranker brings a valuable global mindset to his coaching relationships. Co-authors include Colin Gautrey and Mike Phipps.
Price: $18.45
Publisher: Wiley (September 16, 2008)
ISBN: 978-0470270400
Information: www.politicaldilemmasatwork.com or www.garyranker.com

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