The Finch Effect: The Five Strategies to Adapt and Thrive in Your Working Life

by Nacie Carson

Evolve your work strategy and thrive in today's high-pressure economyAs Darwin famously observed, the beaks of each generation of Galapagos Island finches change to accommodate shifting food resources, allowing the birds to survive by adapting their capabilities to the new environment. Today's business people should take In the post-crisis economy, traditional career strategies spell professional extinction, but the fluid new "gig economy" offers tremendous potential for anyone willing to adapt. Based on her popular blog and drawing on her leadership development experience, Nacie Carson explains what it takes to make it in today's world of work.Outlines and explains five steps for ensuring professional adopt a gig mindset; identify your value; cultivate your skills; nurture your social network; and harness your entrepreneurial energyBuilds on Carson's experience as a popular blogger on Portfolio.com and author of the popular website The Life Uncommon (thelifeuncommon.net)Features a Foreword from Craigslist founder Craig NewmarkThe Finch Effect offers the information professionals need to earn big, achieve their potential, and remain at the top of the professional food chain.

209 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 2012

About the author

Nacie Carson is a professional development author who focuses on career evolution and authenticity. Her eclectic background – which includes research, a stint in corporate America, and experience as a young entrepreneur – coupled with her work in leadership development and executive coaching, has given her a unique perspective on how to craft a career and lifestyle that is meaningful, successful, and authentic.

Her writings on career development, authenticity, life balance, entrepreneurship and the gig-economy are published regularly on her site, TheLifeUncommon.net, as well as Fast Company, Monster, Portfolio and Entrepreneurs-Journey. Her work has also been featured in two editions of Chicken Soup for the Soul. Nacie has also been interviewed by Gaebler Online for their entrepreneur feature and has appeared numerous times as a guest on Blog Talk Radio and other online radio programs.

Nacie received her BA in History from the College of the Holy Cross, where she graduated magna cum laude. She is a member of Phi Beta Kappa, loves the color green, is a member of Red Sox Nation, and is a typical Virgo. She currently lives in Boston with the love of her life.

Reviews

[Manoj Joshi · Rating 4 out of 5]

A creative book must for thinkers

[franthormel · Rating 2 out of 5]

Contains helpful insights but also repetitive opinions, fluff passages, and what I consider unnecessary stories.

[Roe Dangelo · Rating 3 out of 5]

the title and conceit are a little tough to scan, but the advice is dead-on: adapt to a changing workplace, develop multiple skills and "brand extensions," and be nimble. your survival depends on it. good stuff....

[Sarah · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good advice, albeit quite skewed to the entrepreneurs of this world. Despite all the changes occurring globally, there are still going to be a majority of people employed by companies rather than self employed.

[Todd · Rating 4 out of 5]

Similar to a lot of other books. Wants to think it is innovative comparing evolving your job skills to evolution

[Asho Pat · Rating 4 out of 5]

thanks Darwin :)