Career Design

Discover a Path to Success That Doesn't Start in Debt! Are you a teen or a parent of a teen worried about the financial burdens of college and uncertain career paths? "Career Planning for Teens: Your Ultimate Guide for Self-Discovery, Skill Mastery, and Future Success Without Student Loans" offers a groundbreaking approach to preparing for the future.

On October 23, 2001, Apple Computer, a company known for its chic, cutting-edge technology, if not necessarily for its dominant market share, launched a product with an enticing promise: you can carry an entire music collection in your pocket. It was called the iPod. What happened next exceeded the company's wildest dreams. Over 50 million people have inserted the device's distinctive white buds into their ears, and the iPod has become a global obsession.

In October 2003, Patti Digh's stepfather was diagnosed with lung cancer. He died 37 days later. The timeframe made an impression on her. What emerged was a commitment to ask herself every morning: What would I be doing today if I had only 37 days left to live? The answers changed her life and led to this new kind of book. Part meditation, part how-to guide, part memoir, Life is a Verb is all heart. Digh identifies six core practices to jump-start a meaningful life.

Introducing "LinkedIn Etiquette," THE eBook that presents a comprehensive guide to navigating the nuanced world of LinkedIn professionally and successfully. If you've ever found yourself in doubt about the "dos and don'ts" on LinkedIn, this book is your ultimate resource. Chapter by chapter, this eBook extrapolates the vital areas of best practices for a smooth LinkedIn experience. It begins by demystifying LinkedIn etiquette, explaining why professionalism is paramount and how the platform demands a different decorum from other social networks. Moving on, it provides actionable insights on...

You might've talked about innovation with your IT department or software development agency lately and the words "design thinking" were surely mentioned. So what is it? Just another piece of business jargon to add to your arsenal or a useful tool? Or maybe even an overestimated hype? Nowadays every organization or business runs into a myriad of problems as business models become increasingly more complex. Globalization and advances in communication and technology, all add up to creating unique opportunities but also new challenges that are not easy to solve applying the old tested methods.

Businesses, organizations and society-at-large are all subject to unforeseeable events and incidents that often have a dramatic impact upon prosperity and profit. Due to their unpredictable nature, business leaders and executive teams are unable to prepare for these specific events. But, through innovation, strategizing and an open-minded approach, they can restructure their organization and practices in order to mitigate (or even take advantage of) the impact of such events.

A few years ago, lifestyle celebrity and TV pioneer Debbie Travis realized that she was no longer challenged by her wildly successful TV career, and she was so busy she was missing out on the people and things that made her happy. She dared to dream about a whole new direction in life - a plan to turn a 13th-century farmhouse in Tuscany into a unique hotel and retreat for people who need a change as much as she did. And now, after a crazy amount of work, she is not only living that dream but sharing it with others....

Con el aumento de la esperanza de vida y la modificación de las carreras profesionales se incrementa la necesidad de gestionar activamente tanto la propia carrera como el conocimiento y las habilidades necesarias para alcanzar el éxito al que toda persona aspira. Y todo es más sencillo si esta parte de un propósito personal sólido y claro.

Dana Wright-Wasson, president of Take Action Inc. and renowned speaker, shares the components necessary for leaders to design an exceptional employee experience. Using design thinking, studies, and stories from more than 20 years of facilitating employee engagement within teams and organizations, Dana will show you how to develop your leadership strengths, recognize good ideas, and give voice to your teams. She also uses examples from admired global corporations that are creating real impact, including Zappos, Google, Netflix, and Mars, Incorporated.

Technology rules us as much as laws do. It shapes the legal, social, and ethical environments in which we act. Every time we cross a street, drive a car, or go to the doctor, we submit to the silent power of technology. Yet, much of the time, the influence of technology on our lives goes unchallenged by citizens and our elected representatives. Our embrace of novel technological pathways, Sheila Jasanoff shows, leads to a complex interplay among technology, ethics, and human rights.

Execute Your Tech Idea applies to all technology projects, including apps, portals, Software as a Service, software tools, smart devices, the Internet of Things, and many more.

Are you feeling stuck in your career, wondering if this is all there is? Do you sense you have more to offer but can't quite figure out your direction? What if you could clarify your purpose and transform your life? In "Align with Your Design," Professional Coach Pete Cafarchio presents a groundbreaking 7-step framework that has helped over 300 professionals find clarity, rediscover greatness, and create meaningful change in their careers.

Why do some people seem so lucky? Is it truly random fortune or something more scientific? This “captivating” listen (Kirkus Reviews) delves into the science of luck and, through a blend of fascinating research and storytelling, examines the surprising power of embracing serendipity. In Luck by Design: The Science and Serendipity of a Well-Lived Life, Adam Tank unveils the hidden potential of life’s seemingly random circumstances.

In Creative Leadership, Rama Gheerawoo applies the mind of a design expert to the twenty-first-century organisation. In particular, his book shows how success in the future will increasingly be dependent on a mastery of three basic principles: creativity, clarity and empathy. Drawing on his own experience in leading over 100 design projects with government, business and the third sector, it sets out a blueprint for engagement and success that applies to everything from small enterprises, to large multinationals.

"Conquer the Nail Theory Exam: Your Guide to a Career as a Nail Technician" is a comprehensive study guide designed to prepare aspiring nail technicians for their certification exam and successful careers. The guide covers a wide range of topics essential for nail technicians, including nail anatomy and physiology, sanitation and safety practices, and the use of essential tools and equipment. Detailed chapters on manicure and pedicure techniques provide step-by-step instructions for both basic and advanced procedures, while the nail enhancements section explores the application, maintenance...

There is a job that will arouse passion in you, and you'll never get bored of it. Oh yes, there is. It's fine if you are confused. We are here to eliminate all the troubles bothering you. We'll help you in moving out of this dark cave of the passionless life. This book that you've picked will add flavor to your mechanical life, and it will surely make you regret all the time that you have been wasting, circling job advertisements and waiting for hours for interviews. And, my friend, you'll soon realize that the job you want to find has yet to be created by you.

Data is the new oil. Data is essential for companies to predict trends, identify opportunities and be two steps ahead of the competition by providing them with important insights before they happen. But all this data would render useless without something called data visualization, the ability to turn raw information into meaningful insights. Mastering this skill will undoubtedly lead to better and faster business decisions.

Get ready to take your career to the next level with the new eBook, "Level Up Your Career." Inside, you'll find a treasure trove of knowledge and insights to help you navigate the enchanting world of game development with confidence and flair. This comprehensive guide opens with a detailed overview of the game development ecosystem. Brace yourself for an exciting journey as you explore key roles, understand various game genres and platforms, and uncover the importance of community in the industry. Unravel the mysteries of coding for game development in Chapter 2. From an introduction to ...

The Internet and our phones mean we can work wherever, whenever, and allow us to design our own working lives. In The Multi-Hyphen Method, Emma Gannon teaches that it doesn't matter if you're a part-time PA with a blog or a physio who runs an online jewellery store in the evenings - whatever your ratio, whatever your mixture, we can all channel the entrepreneurial spirit.

CREATIVE CAREERS There are many talented artists (of all kinds) out there, but few who are able to turn that talent into tangible income. This book helps creative people find the path to prosperity through using their creativity to come up with ways to earn a living doing what they love. Whether you are an actor, artist, musician, magician, chef, designer, photographer—or any other creative type—this book provides the blueprint to building a solid career out of your passion. You will discover how to get from where you are (student, struggling, deciding to change careers, dealing with ...