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Books reviews on workplace, corporate, and business driven books.
10 Career Advice Books for Moms Returning to Work
At one point or another, you'll have raised your kids to a point where you might be thinking about returning to work. Whether you want to hit the ground running and work full time, or need something more part time. The quest to return to the workforce can seem a little overwhelming.
By Patty Ramsen6 years ago in Journal
10 Best Books for Career Guidance
Whether you're a new job seeker fresh out of college on the hunt for your first challenge or among the late-game career changers seeking out your dream job later in life, you may find yourself at a loss for the right steps to take on your journey. If this sounds like you, then you'd be smart to seek out help from books for career guidance. But how do you sort through the hundreds and hundreds of career development books out there? Different books take different approaches to the issue, from general interpersonal skills to specific techniques to actual job descriptions. I've taken the liberty of narrowing down some of the absolute best books for career guidance on the market today to help set you on the path for satisfaction and success in your quest for your ideal career.
By Joseph D. N. Kendrick6 years ago in Journal
A Short Summary of the Seven Mindsets Discussed in 'The Seven Mindsets of Success' by Sten Morgan
This was a great book and I want to tell you about the author and why you should listen to him. Sten was a successful Financial Advisor at Raymond James but, at 25, he decided to start his own Financial Planning firm called “Legacy Investment Planning.” In just five years, he acquired $120mm in assets. Most people in this industry don’t reach those numbers until they have been in the business 15-20 years, and there are even more who never reach that amount their entire careers. The fact that Sten did this in such a short amount of time at such a young age is practically unheard of. The Seven Mindsets of Success explains the mindsets that he adopted to reach what he calls “Rapid Top-Level Success...”
By Kyle Metcalf6 years ago in Journal
The Top 7 Books EVERY Entrepreneur Needs to Read
The world of business is crazy and chaotic, especially for anyone who is just looking to join the ranks. I find a lot of people asking themselves "where do I start?" or "how do I learn?" so I have taken it upon myself to answer those very questions with this list of the top seven books EVERY entrepreneur needs to read. Keep in mind that this list is not in any particular order, as it is too hard to judge between them on the value they create.
By Outside In7 years ago in Journal
Can Anyone Become Successful?
Many people are told that anything is possible, and they can be anything they want to be. Their minds are filled with hope and possibilities. Yet, as people age, most of their dreams fade away and is replaced with a realistic mind because of certain circumstances.
By Tirzah Sephora7 years ago in Journal
13 Things You Didn't Know about 'Classic Alice'
I have always been a fan of webseries on youtube pertaining to classic literature, whether it be The New Adventures of Peter and Wendy or The Lizzie Bennet Diaries. A webseries that thinks outside of the box is Classic Alice, which has titular character Alice actually living her life according to classic novels. It is kind of a crazy idea, but has been executed fairly brilliantly, and I was lucky enough to sit down with creator and actress for Alice, Kate Hackett to discuss the series.
By Tisha Eaton7 years ago in Journal
Best Books About Money Management
Money management is something everyone needs to learn — whether they like it or not. The problem that most people face is that they don't want to learn how to manage money, or otherwise assume that the only material on money management out there is for millionaires.
By Ossiana Tepfenhart7 years ago in Journal
Must-Read Books on Success and Being Successful
Who doesn't strive for success? Reading is one of the best outlets for expanding the way you think, and ultimately, how you live your life. These ten must-read books on success and being successful are perfect for anyone who wants to gain knowledge on the world of progress. Achieving success does not come easy, but these authors make it as simple as possible.
By Kelsey Lange7 years ago in Journal
Best Books to Read Before Your Next Interview
I know, interviews are so nerve-wracking that sometimes you can't plan out the answers you have for possible questions. You're so fixated on screwing up that staying positive and confidently having great answers for questions aren't options. But don't let these interviews get into your head too much, those interviewing you just want to know your experiences and how much you know about the company. Other than studying the company and their main purpose, try getting into any of these books to read before your next interview.
By Leila Parker7 years ago in Journal
Book Summary: How To Win Friends & Influence People
This book is #9 this month on Amazon's most read books of the month and has been in the top twenty for 9 weeks in a row. If you have ever thought about reading this book you are part of a large group of people that have speculated what this book is about since its publishing date in 1936.
By Jesse Guerrero7 years ago in Journal