My Story... From Humble Beginnings to Professional Success: A Young Professional’s Guide

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Synopsis
Practical and authentic, this essential career handbook provides every young person with inspiration and practical pathways to overcome socio-economic adversity and achieve their career ambitions. Written by an impressive group of senior professionals who have excelled despite seemingly insurmountable circumstances, including barriers such as racism and economic hardship, this book provides the roadmap to professional career success.With students and graduates from diverse and economically adverse backgrounds specifically in mind, the book breaks from the notion that one has to become a superstar, a Supreme Court Justice, a movie star, or an internationally famous athlete to be successful. It provides a grounded and realistic approach to achieve social, economic, and professional advancement for the majority of college students. High-level professionals and leaders in industry, government, non-profit, education, medicine, military, and the law share their unique stories, each filled with spirit, hope, advice, success strategies, and approaches to dealing with failures along the way. The book offers direction and guidance for self-determination and professional development, while also inspiring excellence in organizational leadership and management, with a focus on leadership, character, and tangible skills.This is essential reading for college students and graduates from all backgrounds, with a focus on underrepresented groups in particular. It will also benefit instructors, professors, and professionals in higher education, as well as leaders in the public, private, and third sectors who are focused on uplifting students and recent graduates of adverse and diverse backgrounds.
Copyright:
2025

Book Details

Book Quality:
Publisher Quality
Book Size:
348 Pages
ISBN-13:
9781040104446
Related ISBNs:
9781032639413, 9781032639420, 9781032639178, 9781040104415
Publisher:
Taylor & Francis
Date of Addition:
Copyrighted By:
selection and editorial matter, James M. Durant III and Jeffrey M. Allen
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Has Image Descriptions:
No
Categories:
Nonfiction, Business and Finance, Education
Submitted By:
Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:
This is a copyrighted book.
Edited by:
James M. Durant III
Edited by:
Jeffrey M. Allen

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