{"product_id":"the-way-up-9781119893264","title":"The Way Up","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePractical 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\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003ePreface ix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction: The Corporate Mountain xiii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 1 Find Your Purpose and Your Passion 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Resignation Letter That Led Me Back to My Truth\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 2 Embrace Your Defining Moments 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA Bright Future Is Only Built Upon the Foundations of Your Past\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 3 Reclaim Your Seat 19\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReaching the Top Is Not as Difficult as Staying There\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 4 Harness Your Distinctions 31\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe First Time You Discover Your Racial Identity Is Life- Transforming\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 5 Job Interviews Happen Every Day 45\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow Shampoo Changed My Life and Started My Career\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 6 Make the Most of Your Mentor 55\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Right Mentor Makes All the Difference in the World\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 7 Recognize and Harness Your Champions 67\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChampions Are Larger- Than- Life People Who Give You a Boost\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 8 Overcome the Entry- Level Blues 79\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat to Do When You Feel Like You’re Running in Place\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 9 Navigate and Survive Bad Bosses 101\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow to Handle Hostile or Biased Bosses in the Workplace\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 10 Grow by Giving Back 115\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExperience the Power of Public Service and Selflessness\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 11 Be Honest Even When It’s Hard 127\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTruth Telling Can Set You Apart in the Workplace\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 12 Leave Without Burning the Bridge 139\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYour Last 100 Days at a Company Are as Important as Your First 100\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 13 Exude Executive Presence 155\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow to Flourish as a Leader of Color on Your Way Up the Corporate Mountain\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 14 Adapt to the Workforce of the Future 175\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Rules for Navigating Through a Post- Pandemic Business Environment\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 15 Lead While Leaving a Legacy 189\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMake the Greatest Impact You Possibly Can\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInterviews 195\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNotes 197\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments 205\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the Authors 207\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 209\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"John Wiley \u0026 Sons Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49407184929111,"sku":"9781119893264","price":18.89,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781119893264.jpg?v=1730498474","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/the-way-up-9781119893264","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}