{"product_id":"fasttracking-your-career-9781118521786","title":"FastTracking Your Career","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eFast-Tracking Your Career\u003c\/i\u003e provides engineers and IT professionals with a complete set of soft skills they can use to become more effective on the job and gain recognition from management and colleagues. The 11 core skills covered here are accompanied by more than 40 detailed guidelines on how to master those skills. The book offers first-rate advice on how to go about acquiring communication skills, people skills, presentation skills, time management skills, and others. Specific examples about current situations are discussed, exploring the impact of the Facebook phenomenon and the subprime mortgage crisis.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVisit the author''s website for more information:\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.fasttrackingcareers.com\/\"\u003ewww.FastTrackingCareers.com\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Whether you're an engineer, IT professional, or other technical professional, Fast-Tracking Your Career helps you advance your career by developing business and personal skills that are as sharp as your technical abilities.”  (\u003ci\u003eN\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eew Tech Review\u003c\/i\u003e, 1 June 2013)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eForeword xiii\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eDr. Sorel Reisman\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGuest Introduction i xv\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eDr. Simon Y. Liu\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGuest Introduction ii xvii\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eDr. Arnold \"Jay\" Bragg\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGuest Introduction iii xix\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eFrank E. Ferrante\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreface xxi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments xxiii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the Author xxv\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction and Summary 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEngineers Are Potentially Better Positioned as Executives, 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCategorization of Smart Soft Skills, 2\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRules for Mastering Smart Soft Skills, 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRelationships among the Soft Skills, 8\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePART ONE: Communications: The Absolutely Necessary\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1 Communications Smart 13\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRule 1: Being always ready for elevator pitches\/speeches, 14\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRule 2: Mastering a presentation by mastering the onset, 16\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRule 3: Using three diagrams to simplify complexity, 18\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRule 4: Sizing up and resonating with the audience, 20\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRule 5: Being careful of careless comments, 23\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRule 6: Using plain language, 24\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRule 7: Using jokes and self-deprecating humor, 26\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePART TWO: Dealing with People: The Essential\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2 People Smart 31\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRule 1: Getting accepted by accepting others fi rst, 32\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRule 2: Winning by understanding both ourselves and our counterparts, 34\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRule 3: Being aggressive by being nonaggressive, 36\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRule 4: Gaining by giving, 38\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRule 5: Successful networking by networking less, 41\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRule 6: Being heard by listening, 46\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3 Marketing Smart 49\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRule 1: Sizing up and resonating with our \"customers\", 51\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRule 2: Putting a positive spin on our \"product\", 53\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRule 3: Making a convincing presentation with a well-crafted presentation, 53\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRule 4: Inciting enthusiasm with enthusiasm, 54\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA Marketing Role Model: Steve Jobs (and His Embodiment, Apple), 55\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePART THREE: Dealing with the Self: The Basic\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4 Work Smart 59\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRule 1: Achieving outstanding results by not seeking perfection, 60\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRule 2: Avoiding blunders of overconfi dence, 62\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRule 3: Focusing on self-examination, not on blaming others, when things gone awry, 63\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5 Time Smart 65\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRule 1: Investing time with the same zeal as venture capitalists investing money, 66\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRule 2: Killing two birds with one stone, 68\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRule 3: Minding ROI, 70\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRule 4: Making nonproductive time productive, 71\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRule 5: Turning spare time into opportunities, 73\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRule 6: Keeping the mind sharp by taking catnaps, 74\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6 Career Smart 77\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRule 1: Opting to be a big fi sh in a small pond, 78\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRule 2: Hopping to a more opportune pond at opportune moments, 80\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRule 3: Never polishing a sneaker, 84\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRule 4: Making a good lasting impression by making a good first impression, 86\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePART FOUR: Dealing with the Boss: Earning Trust and Recognition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 7 Job-Interview Smart 89\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRule 1: Being well prepared by collecting relevant information, 90\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRule 2: Putting a positive spin on our qualifi cations, 91\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRule 3: Preparing targeted elevator pitches\/speeches, 91\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRule 4: Sizing up and resonating with the interviewer, 92\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRule 5: Winning interviewers’ confi dence in us by exhibiting confidence, 93\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRule 6: Avoiding gaffes by avoiding overconfi dence, 93\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStories of Failed Interviews, 93\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA Successful Interview Story, 98\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 8 Boss Smart 101\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRule 1: Winning trust by showing loyalty, 102\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRule 2: Gaining gratitude by sharing credit and taking blame, 104\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRule 3: Being astute by watching for nuances, 105\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRule 4: Being proactive and farsighted, 107\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRule 5: Showing enthusiasm for challenging assignments, 108\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePART FIVE: Dealing with Staff: Inspiring Loyalty and Productivity\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 9 Motivating Smart 111\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRule 1: Winning loyalty by being loyal, 112\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRule 2: Getting credit by not taking credit, 114\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRule 3: Motivating by complimenting, 115\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 10 Delegating Smart 117\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRule 1: Getting more done by doing less, 118\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRule 2: Delegating successfully by matching tasks with staff, 119\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRule 3: Making controversial decisions by not making them, 122\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePART SIX: Being Visionary: Leading to the C-Suite\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 11 Beyond the Box 127\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRule 1: Examining the big picture to identify opportunities, 128\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRule 2: Forming a visionary plan, 131\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRule 3: Marketing the vision, 131\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSuccessful Fast-Tracking Stories, 132\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinal Thoughts 137\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Book's Objective, 137\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Soft Skills\" and \"Rules\" Outside the Scope of This Book, 137\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHigh Achievers' Soft Skills, 139\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePersonal Career Goals, 140\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAppendix Tables for Principles, Strategies, and Rules 141\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTable A.1 Principles and Strategies, 141\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTable A.2 Communications Smart, 142\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTable A.3 People Smart, 143\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTable A.4 Marketing Smart, 144\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTable A.5 Work Smart, 145\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTable A.6 Time Smart, 146\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTable A.7 Career Smart, 146\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTable A.8 Job-Interview Smart, 147\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTable A.9 Boss Smart, 148\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTable A.10 Motivating Smart, 149\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTable A.11 Delegating Smart, 149\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTable A.12 Beyond the Box, 150\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbbreviations 151\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 153\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"John Wiley \u0026 Sons Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default 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