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So Good They Can't Ignore You: Why Skills Trump Passion in the Quest for Work You Love So Good They Can't Ignore You: Why Skills Trump Passion in the Quest for Work You Love (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 14 times as career-advice)
avg rating 4.07 — 50,515 ratings — published 2012
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Lean In: Women, Work, and the Will to Lead Lean In: Women, Work, and the Will to Lead (Hardcover)
by (shelved 9 times as career-advice)
avg rating 3.95 — 269,401 ratings — published
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What Color Is Your Parachute? A Practical Manual for Job-Hunters and Career-Changers What Color Is Your Parachute? A Practical Manual for Job-Hunters and Career-Changers (Paperback)
by (shelved 6 times as career-advice)
avg rating 3.71 — 17,123 ratings — published 1970
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#Girlboss #Girlboss (Hardcover)
by (shelved 6 times as career-advice)
avg rating 3.64 — 76,471 ratings — published 2014
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Never Eat Alone: And Other Secrets to Success, One Relationship at a Time Never Eat Alone: And Other Secrets to Success, One Relationship at a Time (Hardcover)
by (shelved 5 times as career-advice)
avg rating 3.84 — 51,709 ratings — published 2005
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The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do in Life and Business The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do in Life and Business (Hardcover)
by (shelved 5 times as career-advice)
avg rating 4.13 — 563,603 ratings — published 2012
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Playing Big: Practical Wisdom for Women Who Want to Speak Up, Create, and Lead Playing Big: Practical Wisdom for Women Who Want to Speak Up, Create, and Lead (Paperback)
by (shelved 5 times as career-advice)
avg rating 4.18 — 5,857 ratings — published 2014
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Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity (Paperback)
by (shelved 5 times as career-advice)
avg rating 4.00 — 168,079 ratings — published 2001
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The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Powerful Lessons in Personal Change The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Powerful Lessons in Personal Change (Paperback)
by (shelved 5 times as career-advice)
avg rating 4.16 — 823,618 ratings — published 1989
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Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking (Hardcover)
by (shelved 5 times as career-advice)
avg rating 4.08 — 475,927 ratings — published 2012
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The Startup of You: Adapt to the Future, Invest in Yourself, and Transform Your Career The Startup of You: Adapt to the Future, Invest in Yourself, and Transform Your Career (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 5 times as career-advice)
avg rating 3.82 — 10,632 ratings — published 2012
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Nice Girls Don't Get the Corner Office: 101 Unconscious Mistakes Women Make That Sabotage Their Careers Nice Girls Don't Get the Corner Office: 101 Unconscious Mistakes Women Make That Sabotage Their Careers (Paperback)
by (shelved 5 times as career-advice)
avg rating 3.66 — 19,938 ratings — published 2004
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The Pathfinder: How to Choose or Change Your Career for a Lifetime of Satisfaction and Success The Pathfinder: How to Choose or Change Your Career for a Lifetime of Satisfaction and Success (Paperback)
by (shelved 4 times as career-advice)
avg rating 3.72 — 1,009 ratings — published 1998
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Radical Candor: Be a Kickass Boss Without Losing Your Humanity Radical Candor: Be a Kickass Boss Without Losing Your Humanity (Hardcover)
by (shelved 4 times as career-advice)
avg rating 4.05 — 57,289 ratings — published 2017
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Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.16 — 189,843 ratings — published 2016
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Strengths Finder 2.0 Strengths Finder 2.0 (Hardcover)
by (shelved 4 times as career-advice)
avg rating 3.93 — 56,938 ratings — published 2007
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The Adventures of Johnny Bunko: The Last Career Guide You'll Ever Need The Adventures of Johnny Bunko: The Last Career Guide You'll Ever Need (Paperback)
by (shelved 4 times as career-advice)
avg rating 3.77 — 2,990 ratings — published 2008
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Creativity, Inc.: Overcoming the Unseen Forces That Stand in the Way of True Inspiration Creativity, Inc.: Overcoming the Unseen Forces That Stand in the Way of True Inspiration (Hardcover)
by (shelved 4 times as career-advice)
avg rating 4.21 — 103,011 ratings — published 2014
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The Confidence Code: The Science and Art of Self-Assurance – What Women Should Know The Confidence Code: The Science and Art of Self-Assurance – What Women Should Know (ebook)
by (shelved 4 times as career-advice)
avg rating 3.71 — 16,903 ratings — published 2014
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The 4-Hour Workweek The 4-Hour Workweek (ebook)
by (shelved 4 times as career-advice)
avg rating 3.91 — 334,680 ratings — published 2007
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The First 90 Days: Critical Success Strategies for New Leaders at All Levels The First 90 Days: Critical Success Strategies for New Leaders at All Levels (Hardcover)
by (shelved 4 times as career-advice)
avg rating 3.85 — 37,647 ratings — published 2003
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Refuse to Choose!: Use All of Your Interests, Passions, and Hobbies to Create the Life and Career of Your Dreams Refuse to Choose!: Use All of Your Interests, Passions, and Hobbies to Create the Life and Career of Your Dreams (Paperback)
by (shelved 4 times as career-advice)
avg rating 3.97 — 4,792 ratings — published 2006
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The Compound Effect: Jumpstart Your Income, Your Life, Your Success The Compound Effect: Jumpstart Your Income, Your Life, Your Success (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 3 times as career-advice)
avg rating 4.21 — 66,378 ratings — published 2010
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Never Split the Difference: Negotiating as if Your Life Depended on It Never Split the Difference: Negotiating as if Your Life Depended on It (Paperback)
by (shelved 3 times as career-advice)
avg rating 4.34 — 212,836 ratings — published 2016
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The Manager's Path: A Guide for Tech Leaders Navigating Growth and Change The Manager's Path: A Guide for Tech Leaders Navigating Growth and Change (Paperback)
by (shelved 3 times as career-advice)
avg rating 4.25 — 10,343 ratings — published 2017
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Mindset: The New Psychology of Success Mindset: The New Psychology of Success (Hardcover)
by (shelved 3 times as career-advice)
avg rating 4.09 — 176,272 ratings — published 2006
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Show Your Work!: 10 Ways to Share Your Creativity and Get Discovered Show Your Work!: 10 Ways to Share Your Creativity and Get Discovered (Paperback)
by (shelved 3 times as career-advice)
avg rating 4.08 — 61,522 ratings — published 2014
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Designing Your Life: Build a Life that Works for You Designing Your Life: Build a Life that Works for You (Paperback)
by (shelved 3 times as career-advice)
avg rating 3.90 — 22,796 ratings — published 2016
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Why Not Me? Why Not Me? (Paperback)
by (shelved 3 times as career-advice)
avg rating 3.90 — 226,780 ratings — published 2015
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How to Fail at Almost Everything and Still Win Big: Kind of the Story of My Life How to Fail at Almost Everything and Still Win Big: Kind of the Story of My Life (Hardcover)
by (shelved 3 times as career-advice)
avg rating 4.06 — 20,666 ratings — published 2013
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Leave Your Mark Leave Your Mark (Hardcover)
by (shelved 3 times as career-advice)
avg rating 3.80 — 2,602 ratings — published 2015
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Yes Please Yes Please (Hardcover)
by (shelved 3 times as career-advice)
avg rating 3.85 — 556,732 ratings — published 2014
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Goals!: How to Get Everything You Want Faster Than You Ever Thought Possible Goals!: How to Get Everything You Want Faster Than You Ever Thought Possible (Paperback)
by (shelved 3 times as career-advice)
avg rating 4.25 — 15,820 ratings — published
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The Anti 9 to 5 Guide: Practical Career Advice for Women Who Think Outside the Cube The Anti 9 to 5 Guide: Practical Career Advice for Women Who Think Outside the Cube (Paperback)
by (shelved 3 times as career-advice)
avg rating 3.68 — 633 ratings — published 2006
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Transitions: Making Sense of Life's Changes Transitions: Making Sense of Life's Changes (Paperback)
by (shelved 2 times as career-advice)
avg rating 4.03 — 4,192 ratings — published 2004
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The Art of Getting Your Dream Job The Art of Getting Your Dream Job (Hardcover)
by (shelved 2 times as career-advice)
avg rating 5.00 — 3 ratings — published 2024
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Do This, Not That: Career: What to Do (and NOT Do) in 75+ Difficult Workplace Situations (Do This Not That Series) Do This, Not That: Career: What to Do (and NOT Do) in 75+ Difficult Workplace Situations (Do This Not That Series)
by (shelved 2 times as career-advice)
avg rating 3.42 — 40 ratings — published
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Staff Engineer: Leadership Beyond the Management Track Staff Engineer: Leadership Beyond the Management Track (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 2 times as career-advice)
avg rating 4.04 — 3,056 ratings — published
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Getting There: A Book of Mentors Getting There: A Book of Mentors (Hardcover)
by (shelved 2 times as career-advice)
avg rating 4.09 — 1,580 ratings — published 2015
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The Career Programmer: Guerilla Tactics for an Imperfect World (Expert's Voice) The Career Programmer: Guerilla Tactics for an Imperfect World (Expert's Voice)
by (shelved 2 times as career-advice)
avg rating 3.21 — 72 ratings — published 2002
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Work Rules!: Insights from Inside Google That Will Transform How You Live and Lead Work Rules!: Insights from Inside Google That Will Transform How You Live and Lead (Hardcover)
by (shelved 2 times as career-advice)
avg rating 4.13 — 16,323 ratings — published 2015
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Designing Your Work Life: How to Thrive and Change and Find Happiness at Work Designing Your Work Life: How to Thrive and Change and Find Happiness at Work (Hardcover)
by (shelved 2 times as career-advice)
avg rating 3.79 — 2,454 ratings — published 2020
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100 Side Hustles: Unexpected Ideas for Making Extra Money Without Quitting Your Day Job 100 Side Hustles: Unexpected Ideas for Making Extra Money Without Quitting Your Day Job (Hardcover)
by (shelved 2 times as career-advice)
avg rating 3.66 — 1,141 ratings — published
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Callings: Finding and Following an Authentic Life Callings: Finding and Following an Authentic Life (Paperback)
by (shelved 2 times as career-advice)
avg rating 4.08 — 907 ratings — published 1997
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Do What You Are : Discover the Perfect Career for You Through the Secrets of Personality Type Do What You Are : Discover the Perfect Career for You Through the Secrets of Personality Type (Paperback)
by (shelved 2 times as career-advice)
avg rating 3.78 — 5,749 ratings — published 1992
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Late Bloomers: The Power of Patience in a World Obsessed with Early Achievement Late Bloomers: The Power of Patience in a World Obsessed with Early Achievement (Hardcover)
by (shelved 2 times as career-advice)
avg rating 4.00 — 2,422 ratings — published 2019
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Quitter: Closing the Gap Between Your Day Job and Your Dream Job Quitter: Closing the Gap Between Your Day Job and Your Dream Job (Hardcover)
by (shelved 2 times as career-advice)
avg rating 3.91 — 7,000 ratings — published 2011
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No Fears, No Excuses: What You Need to Do to Have a Great Career No Fears, No Excuses: What You Need to Do to Have a Great Career (Hardcover)
by (shelved 2 times as career-advice)
avg rating 4.15 — 561 ratings — published 2016
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Ask a Manager: How to Navigate Clueless Colleagues, Lunch-Stealing Bosses, and the Rest of Your Life at Work Ask a Manager: How to Navigate Clueless Colleagues, Lunch-Stealing Bosses, and the Rest of Your Life at Work (Paperback)
by (shelved 2 times as career-advice)
avg rating 3.91 — 1,948 ratings — published 2018
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The Making of a Manager: What to Do When Everyone Looks to You The Making of a Manager: What to Do When Everyone Looks to You (Hardcover)
by (shelved 2 times as career-advice)
avg rating 4.20 — 21,652 ratings — published 2019
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“Comfort can feel like stability, but it’s often just a quiet pause in your potential.”
Timsux Wales

“Your heated assessments of other people have no place in workplace conversations.”
Bob Wall, Working Relationships: Using Emotional Intelligence to Enhance Your Effectiveness with Others

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