What Color Is Your Parachute?
Richard Bolles
The world's most popular job-hunting guide is fully revised for 2018, offering practical advice and time-tested strategies for navigating the ever-changing job market. Discover your passion, identify your skills, and learn how to land the perfect job in today's economy.
Nice Girls Don’t Get the Corner Office
This book delves into why smart, capable women often find their careers stagnating despite their hard work. It argues that behaviors learned in girlhood, such as being overly 'nice' or compliant, can inadvertently sabotage professional advancement. Through a self-assessment and practical coaching tips, the book empowers women to shed self-defeating habits, assert themselves, and develop the skills necessary to achieve leadership roles and career success, challenging societal expectations and gender biases in the workplace.
The Go-Giver
Bob Burg
This heartwarming and inspiring tale introduces Joe, an ambitious 'go-getter' who finds himself stuck despite his hard work. Desperate for a breakthrough, he seeks advice from the enigmatic Pindar, 'the Chairman.' Over a single week, Joe is introduced to a series of successful 'go-givers' who reveal the Five Laws of Stratospheric Success. He learns that shifting his focus from 'getting' to 'giving'—prioritizing others' interests and consistently adding value to their lives—is the true path to unexpected and abundant success in business and life.
Cracking the PM Interview
Gayle Laakmann McDowell
This comprehensive guide demystifies the often-elusive Product Manager role in the technology industry. Written by experienced PMs from top tech companies, the book provides an in-depth look at what product management entails, how the role varies across different companies, and offers practical strategies for landing a PM job. It covers everything from crafting resumes and cover letters to mastering various interview question types, including behavioral, estimation, product, and even coding questions. Essential reading for anyone aspiring to break into or advance within product management.
Do Better Work
Max Yoder
In 'Do Better Work,' Lessonly CEO Max Yoder offers a refreshing perspective on improving professional life by fostering clarity, camaraderie, and progress. Through practical advice and compelling stories, Yoder challenges conventional notions of leadership and productivity, advocating for vulnerability, open communication, and a focus on mutual understanding. This book provides actionable strategies for individuals and teams to enhance their work environment, achieve greater accountability, and ultimately lead more fulfilling lives.
The Squiggly Career
Helen Tupper
Navigate the modern world of work with 'The Squiggly Career.' Discover how to make the most of your strengths, identify what you want out of your career, and thrive in an ever-changing professional landscape. This book provides practical tools and advice for building a fulfilling and successful squiggly career.
Bargaining for Advantage
G. Richard Shell
Unlock the secrets to successful negotiation with this insightful guide. Learn how to leverage your personal style, set clear goals, and ethically navigate the bargaining process to achieve advantageous outcomes in any situation.
The Sell
Fredrik Eklund
Fredrik Eklund, the #1 real estate broker in New York City and star of Million Dollar Listing, shares his secrets and tricks for selling anything to anyone. From his childhood in Sweden to his success in the cutthroat world of New York real estate, Eklund reveals how to embrace your true self, build relationships, and master the art of persuasion. Get ready to unleash your inner salesperson and achieve your dreams!