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Shipping Clerk to CEO: The Power of Curiosity, Will and Self Directed Learning
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January 28, 2022
* As a prerelease reviewer, I was provided an advance copy of Clark’s book for an honest review.
Ted Clark’s Shipping Clerk to CEO gives much needed guidance and optimism for professionals of all ages and levels of formal education on how to achieve career success that trickles into all aspects of a fulfilling life. The book details Clark’s journey as he endures hardship during his youth, dabbles in various “early starts” as a high school graduate, and eventually gets a job as a warehouse shipping clerk for a division of Products Research & Chemical Corporation (PRC). Throughout the book, Clark narrates every incremental advancement and critical lesson he learned along the way to becoming the company’s Chief Executive Officer.
In narrating his path to the CEO position, Clark describes the professional mindset that any person, in any role, can use to overcome obstacles and reach their goals. As someone early in their career, I felt that the true story gave relevant, easy to understand, and encouraging advice. While the story does chronicle the details of his career at PRC between 1973 and 1999, Clark is always able to connect past events with life lessons that stand the test of time and can be applied to any situation. One major overarching theme is that of Clark’s lack of formal education past high school. His success shows that his lessons apply to everyone, regardless of their educational background. Much of the technical business terminology and metrics that Clark uses in the narrative are explained in an approachable way that make you feel as though you are learning alongside him as he grows and advances in his career. This among other aspects of his writing give the book a sense of accessibility, so long as the reader is committed to “never stop learning” (which happens to be one of the 15 lessons listed as chapter headings).
I would genuinely recommend this book to anyone who is questioning their current trajectory, searching for clarity in the volatile economy of 2022, or just looking to ignite a fire under their seat and start growing in their career with Clark’s life-long lessons in their toolbox.
Ted Clark’s Shipping Clerk to CEO gives much needed guidance and optimism for professionals of all ages and levels of formal education on how to achieve career success that trickles into all aspects of a fulfilling life. The book details Clark’s journey as he endures hardship during his youth, dabbles in various “early starts” as a high school graduate, and eventually gets a job as a warehouse shipping clerk for a division of Products Research & Chemical Corporation (PRC). Throughout the book, Clark narrates every incremental advancement and critical lesson he learned along the way to becoming the company’s Chief Executive Officer.
In narrating his path to the CEO position, Clark describes the professional mindset that any person, in any role, can use to overcome obstacles and reach their goals. As someone early in their career, I felt that the true story gave relevant, easy to understand, and encouraging advice. While the story does chronicle the details of his career at PRC between 1973 and 1999, Clark is always able to connect past events with life lessons that stand the test of time and can be applied to any situation. One major overarching theme is that of Clark’s lack of formal education past high school. His success shows that his lessons apply to everyone, regardless of their educational background. Much of the technical business terminology and metrics that Clark uses in the narrative are explained in an approachable way that make you feel as though you are learning alongside him as he grows and advances in his career. This among other aspects of his writing give the book a sense of accessibility, so long as the reader is committed to “never stop learning” (which happens to be one of the 15 lessons listed as chapter headings).
I would genuinely recommend this book to anyone who is questioning their current trajectory, searching for clarity in the volatile economy of 2022, or just looking to ignite a fire under their seat and start growing in their career with Clark’s life-long lessons in their toolbox.
January 17, 2022
Ted artfully distills down 40+ years of executive knowledge into 15 simple and actionable lessons. His advice is immediately applicable to a broad demographic, both inside and outside of the corporate world. For anyone who cannot learn from Ted directly, this quick read is the next best thing. His focus on genuine relationships and becoming a servant leader is unlike anything I have ever read in the "How to Become CEO" genre. *I was provided an advanced copy for an honest review.
January 28, 2022
I was given an opportunity to read an advanced copy of this book to provide my honest feedback. This book was an inspiring read overall. I enjoyed the various lessons this book touched on and especially resonated with the fact that Ted provided insight from his own life stories. Overall great book, inspiring stories from Ted's life and tangible takeaways.
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