10 Make-or-Break Career Moments: Navigate, Negotiate, and Communicate for Success

by Casey Hawley

Find the Right Words at the Right Time
 
There are key moments in the course of every career when the right words can make a life-changing, career-altering difference. If you are someone who thinks of the perfect thing to say only after the moment has passed, this savvy guide to smart communication will save the day. In ten focused and articulate chapters, veteran communications consultant Casey Hawley provides spot-on strategies for responding confidently and making a positive and powerful impression
 
• You meet an executive or other key business contact
• You meet the interviewer for your next job
• You are offered a job
• You are in a performance review (including asking for a raise)
• You meet your new team
• You are fired
• A challenge to your ethics, loyalty, or future arises
• You resign from a job
• Conflict arises with a coworker or other businessperson
• You are recognized for excellence
 
Arm yourself with this helpful and empowering guide and prepare to succeed in every make-or-break moment you encounter. Whether you’re looking for a new job or facing an important discussion in your current position, Hawley helps you develop the interpersonal skills you’ll need to navigate these critical conversations with clarity and conviction.

Genres: Nonfiction, Business

216 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2010

Reviews

[Linda "Lilybug's Library" · Rating 4 out of 5]

I found this was a really interesting take on the conversations in your career that can either propel you forward or can make it so you stay stuck in the same place for years. Although much of it might be considered common sense, I found quite a few takeaways that I will be using from now on. Definitely worth a read whether you are just starting out or you have been in the business world for many years.

[Sourabh · Rating 3 out of 5]

Most chapters in this book are extremely helpful! Highly recommend book.

[Jill Heagerty · Rating 1 out of 5]

All the advice seemed very obvious.

[Laura · Rating 4 out of 5]

I could have benefited from this book much earlier in my working years, and I anticipate that I will come back to it in the future. I disagreed with her take on ethics, that we should affirm every person who asks us to compromise our ethics, instead of calling them out on it, but otherwise the book was very helpful. Now, if only I can put what I read into practice...

[Rebecca Johnson · Rating 3 out of 5]

"Reading this books only echoes how idiotic I am politically. But, most of these books say ""be yourself"" and I certainly am myself...curious, goofy, foot-in-mouth self.

I did enjoy some of the tips in this book. Particularly the stuff regarding learning to leverage your emotions. Some really tough situations with very specific and interesting tips. "

[Tamer · Rating 3 out of 5]

It's really a good,helpful non-fiction book.Heavens...... .In my opinion the syntopical reading in the field of group cohesion in business organizations should be used for more effective economic solutions ,and not just be left only for officials;in addition to be encouraged by more reasonable people.