The Agile Executive: Embracing Career Risks and Rewards

Discover a transformative journey with "The Agile Executive: Embracing Career Risks and Rewards" – a compelling trade paperback that redefines career pathways in today’s dynamic landscape. This insightful guide, penned by a distinguished business executive and educator, explores navigating career risks while achieving meaningful rewards. Enriched with contributions from 23 remarkable executives, this book dives deep into the complexities of modern careers where non-linear trajectories and diversity fuel success. Each chapter is thoughtfully structured into three engaging parts: Lead Yourself with Purpose, Lead Others with Resolve, and Gain Insights from Esteemed Leaders. Whether you're an established executive seeking inspiration or an emerging leader ready to take the next big step, this book is your roadmap to embracing the unpredictable nature of career advancement. With practical advice and profound insights, you'll learn to effectively manage work-life balance in a 'guilt-free environment.' Unlock the secrets to building great talent and sustaining meaningful relationships. Perfect for anyone navigating the intricate interplay of personal and professional growth, "The Agile Executive" is not just a book; it’s an essential resource for your career journey. Grab your copy today and embark on a path filled with potential – empowered to embrace risks and seize rewards!

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781925556476
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2019
Publisher: Black Inc
Pages: 240


Description:
Her multiple careers, from high school teacher to global business executive, have been experienced alongside raising four children in a 'guilt free environment' and sustaining long term relationships. She provides sharp and informed insights through working with organisations and teams to build and sustain great talent. Alongside sharing her personal experiences of taking career risks, making multiple choices and managing a 'blended life' in our new modern paradigm where careers aren't as linear as they once were, and diversity and risks are required to achieve success. She complements this with the thoughts and words of 23 executives who willingly provide their personal and career perspectives on their own trade-offs and 'getting on with it'.

These women include-
- Company Directors Kathryn Fagg, Chris Gillies, Andrea Hull, Susan Oliver and Elizabeth Proust.
- Business executives and entrepreneurs Nina Anderson, Alisa Bowen (USA), Robin Kranich (USA), Jane Sherlock, Elisabet Wreme, Alison Hardacre, and Lalitha Biddulph (Singapore),
- Public and Education sector executives Glenys Beauchamp, Kate Carnell, Jane Den
Hollander, and Jodie Evans.
- Not-for-Profit CEOs Sherene Devanesen, Christine Kilpatrick, and Lucinda Nolan.

Emerging leaders Abigail Bradshaw, Rachel Dapiran, Katie Cromie, and Asa Lautenberg (Germany)

The Book is in three parts- Lead Yourself with Purpose, Lead Others with Resolve, and Lead with Insight from Others.

Not only is this book for the experienced executive but also has important advice for those embarking on a career.

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