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This is a practical, idea-dense read for anyone trying to build a stronger team without relying on vague management advice. It brings together sharp Harvard Business Review thinking on why great people join, stay, and leave, so it feels especially useful if you're navigating real workplace challenges. Readers who like business books that get straight to the point will probably appreciate how applicable and credible it feels.

This book is perfect for those who want to redefine their role as a leader by making small changes that can make a big impact. The author guides readers through strategies to diversify their network and become more playful with their self-concept. The book is packed with self-assessments and practical advice to take immediate action towards becoming a better leader.

How Successful Career Changers Turn Fantasy into Reality Whether as a daydream or a spoken desire, nearly all of us have entertained the notion of reinventing ourselves. Feeling unfulfilled, burned out, or just plain unhappy with what we’re doing, we long to make that leap into the unknown. But we also hold on, white-knuckled, to the years of time and effort we’ve invested in our current profession. In this powerful book, Herminia Ibarra presents a new model for career reinvention that flies in the face of everything we’ve learned from "career experts." While common wisdom holds that we must first know what we want to do before we can act, Ibarra argues that this advice is backward. Knowing , she says, is the result of doing and experimenting . Career transition is not a straight path toward some predetermined identity, but a crooked journey along which we try on a host of "possible selves" we might become. Based on her in-depth research on professionals and managers in transition, Ibarra outlines an active process of career reinvention that leverages three ways of "working identity": experimenting with new professional activities, interacting in new networks of people, and making sense of what is happening to us in light of emerging possibilities. Through engrossing stories—from a literature professor turned stockbroker to an investment banker turned novelist—Ibarra reveals a set of guidelines that all successful reinventions share. She explores specific ways that hopeful career changers of any background can: A call to the dreamer in each of us, Working Identity explores the process for crafting a more fulfilling future. Where we end up may surprise us.

How Successful Career Changers Turn Fantasy into Reality Whether as a daydream or a spoken desire, nearly all of us have entertained the notion of reinventing ourselves. Feeling unfulfilled, burned out, or just plain unhappy with what we’re doing, we long to make that leap into the unknown. But we also hold on, white-knuckled, to the years of time and effort we’ve invested in our current profession. In this powerful book, Herminia Ibarra presents a new model for career reinvention that flies in the face of everything we’ve learned from "career experts." While common wisdom holds that we must first know what we want to do before we can act, Ibarra argues that this advice is backward. Knowing , she says, is the result of doing and experimenting . Career transition is not a straight path toward some predetermined identity, but a crooked journey along which we try on a host of "possible selves" we might become. Based on her in-depth research on professionals and managers in transition, Ibarra outlines an active process of career reinvention that leverages three ways of "working identity": experimenting with new professional activities, interacting in new networks of people, and making sense of what is happening to us in light of emerging possibilities. Through engrossing stories—from a literature professor turned stockbroker to an investment banker turned novelist—Ibarra reveals a set of guidelines that all successful reinventions share. She explores specific ways that hopeful career changers of any background can: A call to the dreamer in each of us, Working Identity explores the process for crafting a more fulfilling future. Where we end up may surprise us.

This book is a must-read for managers and HR professionals looking to navigate the challenges of finding and keeping the best employees. With insights from leading experts in the field, it offers practical strategies and innovative approaches to attract, retain, and maximise the potential of top talent. From understanding the reasons behind employee turnover to leveraging the skills of former employees, this book provides valuable insights that can help organizations thrive in today's competitive job market.

This book could be a great read for someone looking to stay current in the world of business and management. It offers a diverse range of perspectives from a variety of experts and practical tips on how to navigate the changing landscape of business. The most unique feature of this book is its ability to condense a year's worth of insights into one digestible volume.