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

by Nacie Carson

“Every chapter of this book is worth it, but the last chapter sets the whole thing ablaze. Read this.” — Chris Brogan, president, Human Business Works; and bestselling author, Trust Agents and Social Media 101

You want to do more than just survive in this economy. You want to Thrive.
We are now living in the age of Vocational Darwinsim, where professionals across all industries and skill levels are faced with a simple choice: evolve, or risk going professionally extinct.

I know this because I spent the last three years on a quest to understand success in a post-recession world. I have spoken with financial experts, Human Resource directors, unemployed professionals, economists, and professionals who are thriving in spite of the lagging job market and discovered one thing: the secret to modern career success is adaptation.

Success and career security now goes to those who are most able to evolve as professionals with the rapidly changing economy. These professionals, who I have come to know as members of “The Fittest,” universally utilize a set of 5 core strategies that help them take advantage of job market shifts and set themselves apart from the millions who are trying to find their way post-recession. These strategies are:

Adopt a gig mindset
Identify Your Value
Cultivate Your Skills
Nurture Your Social Network
Harness Your Entrepreneurial Energy
I have shared everything I’ve learned over the last several years about these strategies, and how anyone can harness them, in The Finch Effect: The Five Strategies to Adapt and Thrive in Your Working Life. This book provides the information professionals need to earn big, achieve their potential, and remain at the top of the work food chain.

“Nacie Carson brings a fresh mindset and solid experience to show us how to win again in times of vocational Darwinism and the ‘gig economy.’ Her ability to distill ideas and support them with situations and stories we all recognize makes The Finch Effect a crucial tool for taking back control of our businesses, our careers, and our lives.” —Liz Strauss, social business strategist; author, Successful-Blog

Whether you are just graduating from college and stepping into an uncertain job market, trying to establish yourself as an emerging professional, or reinvigorating your career post-recession, you need to read this book.

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Additional Praise for The Finch Effect:

“Unless you’ve been living in a cave with no access to the internet, you no doubt have witnessed our world being turned on its head. The business environment no longer favors people looking for security, loyalty, and certainly not a pension. The Finch Effect sheds light on what traits allow people to thrive in today’s economic environment, how to adapt these traits, and how to evolve faster to prepare for the next big shift!” —John Haydon, founder, Inbound Zombie; author, Facebook Marketing for Dummies

“In this chaotic day and age, merely ‘adapting to change’ is woefully inadequate. In this powerful book, Carson gives us the keys to thriving and succeeding in this and all economies – and that beats adaptation any day.” —Steve Farber, author, The Radical Leap Re-Energized

“If you fail to prepare, you prepare to fail. Nacie Carson’s The Finch Effect provides solid ideas and strategies on how to adapt your career in a new professional paradigm through both preparation and action.” —Carol Roth, business strategist; New York Times bestselling author, The Entrepreneur Equation

1 pages, Audio CD

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 :)