
Book Reviews
Insightful reviews of books on job searching, career transitions, and workplace challenges to help you navigate your working life.
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“The Search: Finding Meaningful Work in a Post-Career World” by Bruce Feiler
In his book on work transitions, The Search, Bruce Feiler describes workquakes as times of change and reassessment in your work life that shape what you decide to do next. The Search invites readers to use these times to reconsider what they need to create meaningful work lives.
“Dealing With Difficult People: HBR Emotional Intelligence Series” Review
Most jobs involve working with people, whether they are bosses, colleagues, direct reports, customers, clients, or students. And any time you work with other people, you can be guaranteed there’s going to be conflict, stress, and uncomfortable interactions.
"Job Therapy: Finding Work that Works for You” Review
Are you unhappy in your job? Do you daydream about quitting? Have you started looking for other jobs? If so, read, Dr. Tessa West’s latest book, Job Therapy: Finding Work that Works for You.
Career Books to Check Out
For just about every career question, someone wrote a book to provide some answers. I am always reading books related to career and work issues, looking for great resources to recommend to my clients. Here are my reviews to help you connect with the right ones for you.
“Designing Your Work Life” Review
f you are unhappy at work AND ready to do something about it, read, "Designing Your Work Life" by Bill Burnett & Dave Evans.