The Compass and the Radar: The Art of Building a Rewarding Career While Remaining True to Yourself

by Paolo Gallo

Paolo Gallo offers a unique pathway toward identifying the right career, finding the ideal job and developing a moral compass – the solid value system that will then anchor the reader in their professional lives. With a creative and engaging mix of coaching practice, management theories, case studies and personal story-telling, this book helps readers to identify both their own compass – which relates to integrity, passion and internal value systems – and radar – which helps them to understand organizational complexity and 'read' workplace dynamics and situations. The Compass and the Radar is founded on a series of searching questions that will enable anyone to find their compass and radar to achieve personal · How can I find out what my real strengths and talents are?· Do I love what I do?· How can I find a job with a company that truly reflects my values?· What is the price I am willing to pay for a meaningful and rewarding career?· How should I define a successful career?Key chapters offer practical tools, as well as insights on the trade-offs and difficult choices that everyone will need to make at some point in their career – all of which will underline the importance of having the most robust moral compass.In the midst of a volatile and uncertain world, one in which technology, AI and digital resources are transforming working environments, The Compass and the Radar allows readers to pause, reflect, and consider who they are, what they stand for, and how to remain free.

Genres: Nonfiction

285 pages, Kindle Edition

Published October 18, 2018

Reviews

[Amy]

Throughout the book the author questions the “rat race” and advocates for more collaborative and humane workplaces — yet never addresses the male privilege (including his own) that underpins our 40-plus-hour workweek (and, like, everything else about work).

Uneven translation with lots of awkward wording and some blatant errors (I read the ebook version). Many instances of easily avoidable gendered language, yuck.

Some chapters seem to be meant for people who’ve never had a formal job interview, while others are for more senior folks who might be having a mid-career crisis.

So, it’s a mishmash with nuggets of good advice.

[Chenye G · Rating 5 out of 5]

Such a great book and page turner. Many famous books were mentioned, together with personal experiences. When one of the three questions mentioned - Do you learn anything new today? I definitely learned something new by reading this book. It can also relate to our personal experience as in the career path : where about our compass and how about notice signals of the radar? Everybody should read the book.

[Alessandra Zanetti · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book. Easy to read. Full of examples and real life stories, and dense of wise citations.
Definitely recommended for all these people that are uncertain about their careers, and those who want to pause and reflect.

Written with passion and true willingness to help.
‘Did you love what you do? Did you learn something? Did you help others?’

[John Stepper · Rating 5 out of 5]

Imagine sitting down with a wise HR executive, and having him tell you stories from his decades of experience while he offers you heartfelt advice on your career and life. That's what this felt like, and in the most wonderful way.

[Henny · Rating 4 out of 5]

Overall a good career book. Worth reading if you’re thinking of switching jobs and need some coaching / guidance on actual steps to take in your career.