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Truth About Managing Your Career, The: ...and Nothing But the Truth
- By Karen Otazo
- Published Jan 13, 2006 by FT Press. Part of the Truth About series.
- Copyright 2006
- Dimensions: 5-1/8x7-1/8
- Pages: 272
- Edition: 1st
- Book
- ISBN-10: 0-13-187336-9
- ISBN-13: 978-0-13-187336-0
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Dr. Karen Otazo is a global executive coach and thinking partner for multinational companies worldwide. More than 25 years of working in the U.S., Europe and Asia have given Karen a broad perspective on the challenges facing executive companies of all sizes from boutique consulting firms and start-up non-profits to global corporations, joint ventures, and strategic alliances. She is a fellow of the Society for Organizational Learning, a past chair of the Boston University Executive Development Roundtable steering committee, and on the advisory committee of the Business Arts Forum of the London International Festival of Theatre.
This book reveals 60 proven principles and easy career management techniques. Discover powerfully effective ways to start a new job and make a great first impression; work more smoothly with bosses and colleagues; build a high-performance personal network; manage workloads; decide who to trust (and distrust); handle enemies and overcome career setbacks; recognize when to move on; get noticed, get ahead, and get to the top! From Lois Frankel, author of Nice Girls Don't Get the Corner Office: "A cutting-edge pioneer in the field of business coaching, Dr. Karen Otazo knows--and speaks--the truth about how to get and keep the job you want. Regardless of your age or stage of your career, you'll find practical tips and tools to make your workplace journey smoother, more enjoyable, and potentially more profitable. The Truth about Managing Your Career is a must-have for your career library."
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
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This review is from: The Truth About Managing Your Career: ...and Nothing But the Truth (Hardcover)
What is unusual about The Truth about Managing Your Career...And Nothing but the Truth is that readers at different levels in their careers will find this book useful. Someone graduating from school or someone aiming at the executive suite will benefit from reading it.The underlying messages in the book are profound yet simple ways to develop the most effective mindset, behaviors and approaches to use in the workplace. The 60 chapters are truths which help you excel in your current job as well as pave the way to the next level in your career. One of the most practical aspects of this book is the way it unveils the causes and reasons for mistakes you have made without being aware of them until later when you are puzzled. I found this book and its examples very enlightening. Anita Yeung Hong Kong
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
An excellent book for moving your career forward.,
This review is from: The Truth About Managing Your Career: ...and Nothing But the Truth (Hardcover)
I was recently given the opportunity to attend a leadership development class that was sponsored by our organization. I purchased "The Truth About Managing Your Career" and decided to bring it with me to the training sessions. I was amazed and delighted by how well the book supplemented the sessions with its clear, concise and informative chapters. I recommend this book for any aspiring leader, and it should definitely be part of everyone's leadership toolbox.
This is an Excellent Book!,
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This review is from: Truth About Managing Your Career, The: ...and Nothing But the Truth (Kindle Edition)
Dr. Otazo provides readers with an effective road map to both attain and keep a successful career. Regardless of an individual's career goals or current position, this book will benefit anyone who reads it and puts these principles into practice. If you care about your career, you need to invest in this excellent, well-written book.
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The Truth About Starting a New Job
Truth 1 About Managing Your Career: Hitting the Ground Running Can Get You into Trouble
Table of Contents
Preface xvii
About the Author xx
Part I: The Truth About Starting a New Job 1
Part II: The Truth About Working with Bosses 21
Part III: The Truth About Working with Others 35
Part IV: The Truth About Networking 57
Part V: The Truth About Getting Things Done 75
Part VI: The Truth About Managing Your Workload 89
Part VII: The Truth About Getting Your Point Across 107
Part VIII: The Truth About Dealing with Enemies and Antibodies 129
Part IX: The Truth About Making the Right Impression 147
Part X: The Truth About Getting Noticed 165
Part XI: The Truth About Getting Ahead 179
Part XII: The Truth About Moving On 197
References 215
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