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