Time to Get Real!
268 pages, 6 x 9
16 b-w figures
Hardcover
Release Date:20 Sep 2019
ISBN:9781978804616
Time to Get Real!
Turning Uncertainty into an Action Plan for Personal and Professional Success
By Alex J. Plinio and Melissa Smith
Rutgers University Press
You chose this book because there are important things on your mind. This is a market and time-tested guide to leading an intentional life. Our Life and Career Planning Model requires attention and work on your part but the time and effort will pay off. It’s Time to Get Real! helps you take control, directing you through a process leading to actions that result in personal and professional success. Manage unforeseen challenges with resilience, confidence, and self-direction. Make decisions and choices that create opportunities for you. Integrate your life and career and build the future that you desire.
The Life and Career Planning Model in Time to Get Real! has been utilized by individuals in early, mid and later career and life. Too many individuals let life happen to them. Control more of your life through readiness and preparation. We can help you visualize a future that you desire and a road that you can travel to get there.
Written by Alex J. Plinio, and Melissa Smith, acclaimed business leaders and life and career planning specialists, this book is filled with instructive case studies, illuminating stories, interactive exercises, and inspirational quotes enabling you to unlock those things leading to personal satisfaction and success. The Life and Career Planning Model helps you target what matters the most to you in your life while providing the impetus to move you forward in a positive direction. Whether you are 21, 41, or 61, it is now Time to Get Real!
The Life and Career Planning Model in Time to Get Real! has been utilized by individuals in early, mid and later career and life. Too many individuals let life happen to them. Control more of your life through readiness and preparation. We can help you visualize a future that you desire and a road that you can travel to get there.
Written by Alex J. Plinio, and Melissa Smith, acclaimed business leaders and life and career planning specialists, this book is filled with instructive case studies, illuminating stories, interactive exercises, and inspirational quotes enabling you to unlock those things leading to personal satisfaction and success. The Life and Career Planning Model helps you target what matters the most to you in your life while providing the impetus to move you forward in a positive direction. Whether you are 21, 41, or 61, it is now Time to Get Real!
It is time! Time to live your purpose, personal mission, and passion. Time to Get Real! gets you there with thoughtful and direct questions and exercises. No baloney. A must in the search for self-fulfillment.
If you have been looking for the trail that leads towards personal and professional fulfillment, you are holding the map in your hands! This book is a step by step guide that will not only lead you to becoming all that you are meant be, but will also develop the essential skills that will enable you to steadily weather the journey!
Voice of America 'Finding Your Frequency' podcast interview with Alex J. Plinio
https://www.voiceamerica.com/guest/46111/alex-plinio
This book is for anyone who has felt betrayed by their career' by Erica Lamberg
https://www.theladders.com/career-advice/this-book-is-for-anyone-who-has-felt-betrayed-by-their-career
Preferred Company Radio interview with Melissa Smith
https://www.spreaker.com/user/preferredcompany/joel-fran-12-26-2019
Alex J. Plinio is the President of Life & Career Planning, LLC. His previous positions include serving as CEO of Prudential Annuity Services, President of the Prudential Foundation, and President/CEO of AFS-USA, the nation’s largest nonprofit international student exchange program. He is also Co-Founder of the Institute for Ethical Leadership and the Center for Nonprofit and Philanthropic Leadership at Rutgers Business School. His business experience includes executive positions in marketing, operations, administration, change management, and start-ups. He has also regularly engaged in volunteerism and board service.
Melissa A. Smith is the Managing Director of Life & Career Planning, LLC. Her previous positions include National Sales Manager for Easy Spirit Retail Stores and the President of Aerosoles Retail Stores. She has also served as the Executive Director of the Institute for Ethical Leadership at Rutgers Business School. She has deep experience in sales, marketing, training, operations and strategy development along with board service.
Melissa A. Smith is the Managing Director of Life & Career Planning, LLC. Her previous positions include National Sales Manager for Easy Spirit Retail Stores and the President of Aerosoles Retail Stores. She has also served as the Executive Director of the Institute for Ethical Leadership at Rutgers Business School. She has deep experience in sales, marketing, training, operations and strategy development along with board service.
Introduction
Part I: SELF – A review of those aspects of your life that make you who you are.
Chapter 1: Interests
Chapter 2: Joy
Chapter 3: Personal Values
Chapter 4: Relationships
Chapter 5: Life Purpose
Chapter 6: Life Balance
Part II: WORK AND CAREER – A review of those aspects of your work and career that help you to better perform and progress.
Chapter 7: Personal Strengths and Development Areas
Chapter 8: Organization Mission, Culture, and Values
Chapter 9: Financial Plans
Chapter 10: Current and Future Position
Chapter 11: Crossing Age Groups and Cultures
Part III: PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER –Using all aspects of your self, work, and career to create a future that you can plan and work toward.
Chapter 12: Personal Vision
Chapter 13: Analysis and Learning
Chapter 14: Planning, Action and Renewal
Conclusion
Acknowledgements
Resources
Author Biographies
Part I: SELF – A review of those aspects of your life that make you who you are.
Chapter 1: Interests
Chapter 2: Joy
Chapter 3: Personal Values
Chapter 4: Relationships
Chapter 5: Life Purpose
Chapter 6: Life Balance
Part II: WORK AND CAREER – A review of those aspects of your work and career that help you to better perform and progress.
Chapter 7: Personal Strengths and Development Areas
Chapter 8: Organization Mission, Culture, and Values
Chapter 9: Financial Plans
Chapter 10: Current and Future Position
Chapter 11: Crossing Age Groups and Cultures
Part III: PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER –Using all aspects of your self, work, and career to create a future that you can plan and work toward.
Chapter 12: Personal Vision
Chapter 13: Analysis and Learning
Chapter 14: Planning, Action and Renewal
Conclusion
Acknowledgements
Resources
Author Biographies
