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Take Charge Of Your Talent: Three Keys To Thriving In Your Career, Organization, And LifeStock informationGeneral Fields
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DescriptionSilicon Valley CEO, Don Maruska, and Coach University co-founder, Jay Perry, turn talent development in organizations on its head by giving every individual, not just "high potentials," access to practical yet powerful talent development concepts and tools, in place of the traditional model of limiting talent development just to elite "high potentials." If you feel stuck, stymied, or stagnant in your career, this book shows you how to make the most of your talent now. Whether on the front line or in the corner office, every employee and every manager can take charge of their own talent development and find greater career success and job satisfaction. This book provides proven tools to target your potential and unlock your better brain performance. You'll enjoy a Talent Catalyst Conversation to stimulate new ideas. Then, easy-to-follow Talent Boosters and Talent Asset Builders will help you translate your intentions into lasting results. What's more, you'll see how you can work with others to create a bubble-up culture of talent development that works for everyone. Start right now, right where you are, to reap benefits for your career, your organization, and the world around you. Reviews"This inspiring book will teach you how to unlock your gifts and release your power and potential." Author descriptionDon Maruska is the founder and CEO of three Silicon Valley companies, venture investor in others, and recipient of the National Innovators Award. For over 10 years Don wrote the "Business Success" column which appeared in over 200 newspapers in the U.S. and overseas. He has worked with senior managers and teams in Fortune 1000 firms such as Wells Fargo, Accenture, Intel, and Microsoft as well as government agencies, non-profits, and more than 50 regional and local government organizations. Jay Perry is one of the founders of Coach University and the International Coach Federation. He has developed and led Coach Training Programs for blue-chip companies such as AT&T, Glaxo Smith Kline, Genentech, Avaya, Shell, and Schlumberger. For 12 years he was president of AIP, Inc., a training and consulting company in New York and Los Angeles. Table of contentsForeword Introduction: The Perfect Moment Is Now Your Take Charge Checklist 1st Key: Power Up Your Talent Story Chapter 1: Be Your Own Hero Chapter 2: Explore a Talent Catalyst Conversation Chapter 3: Connect with a Catalyst 2nd Key: Accelerate through Obstacles Chapter 4: Keep Your Hopes Humming Chapter 5: Grab Opportunities to Grow Chapter 6: Challenge Yourself to Stretch 3rd Key: Multiply the Payoffs for Yourself and Others Chapter 7: Create Enduring Career Assets Chapter 8: Share the Wealth and Everyone Wins Chapter 9: Champion a Take-Charge Talent Culture The Take Charge of Your Talent Manifesto Resource A: Frequently Asked Questions about the Talent Catalyst Conversation Resource B: A Sample Talent Catalyst Conversation Transcript and Summary Services Available to Support You Join Us Online Notes Acknowledgments Index About the Authors |