Way Up

Climbing the Corporate Mountain as a Professional of Color

Inbunden, Engelska, 2022

Av Errol L. Pierre, Jim Jermanok, Errol L Pierre

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Practical and actionable advice for minorities seeking concrete strategies to help them move up the corporate ladder In The Way Up: Climbing the Corporate Mountain as a Professional of Color, accomplished executive Dr. Errol L. Pierre delivers a pragmatic and actionable guide to help underrepresented individuals from all ethnic backgrounds achieve their professional goals and elevate their careers in today’s virtual workplace. The book takes a step-by-step approach to understanding the skills and strategies required to move from entry-level and middle management roles to the executive ranks. Readers will also find: A collection of key lessons and short stories containing practical advice designed to help readers achieve their professional potentialStrategies proven to work in the real-world, full of innovative insights and practical know-howTips on navigating the offices and Zoom calls that make up today’s employment environmentAn indispensable discussion of what it takes to succeed in today’s hyper-competitive professional environment, The Way Up will earn a place in the libraries of newly graduated businesspeople as well as seasoned pros seeking to advance their careers.

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Utgivningsdatum2022-12-05
Mått155 x 231 x 31 mm
Vikt408 g
FormatInbunden
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor240
FörlagJohn Wiley & Sons Inc
ISBN9781119893264

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DR. ERROL L. PIERRE is the Senior Vice President of State Programs at Healthfirst Inc., the largest nonprofit health plan in New York. He is an in-demand speaker and panelist on leadership, diversity, and healthcare in America and has addressed hundreds of audiences including the National Urban League for Young Professionals, 100 Black Men, and Fordham University. JIM JERMANOK is an award-winning writer, director, producer, author, and speaker based in New York. His words and photos can be seen in The Washington Post, Indiewire, The Huffington Post, and The Boston Globe. He has written two highly praised books: Beyond The Craft: What You Need To Know To Make A Living Creatively! and Dive In! Real Estate Investment Advice From A Pro

Preface ixIntroduction: The Corporate Mountain xiiiChapter 1 Find Your Purpose and Your Passion 1The Resignation Letter That Led Me Back to My TruthChapter 2 Embrace Your Defining Moments 9A Bright Future Is Only Built Upon the Foundations of Your PastChapter 3 Reclaim Your Seat 19Reaching the Top Is Not as Difficult as Staying ThereChapter 4 Harness Your Distinctions 31The First Time You Discover Your Racial Identity Is Life- TransformingChapter 5 Job Interviews Happen Every Day 45How Shampoo Changed My Life and Started My CareerChapter 6 Make the Most of Your Mentor 55The Right Mentor Makes All the Difference in the WorldChapter 7 Recognize and Harness Your Champions 67Champions Are Larger- Than- Life People Who Give You a BoostChapter 8 Overcome the Entry- Level Blues 79What to Do When You Feel Like You’re Running in PlaceChapter 9 Navigate and Survive Bad Bosses 101How to Handle Hostile or Biased Bosses in the WorkplaceChapter 10 Grow by Giving Back 115Experience the Power of Public Service and SelflessnessChapter 11 Be Honest Even When It’s Hard 127Truth Telling Can Set You Apart in the WorkplaceChapter 12 Leave Without Burning the Bridge 139Your Last 100 Days at a Company Are as Important as Your First 100Chapter 13 Exude Executive Presence 155How to Flourish as a Leader of Color on Your Way Up the Corporate MountainChapter 14 Adapt to the Workforce of the Future 175The Rules for Navigating Through a Post- Pandemic Business EnvironmentChapter 15 Lead While Leaving a Legacy 189Make the Greatest Impact You Possibly CanInterviews 195Notes 197Acknowledgments 205About the Authors 207Index 209