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    Too Sharp to Fail: How to Own Your Career and Thrive in the Workplace
    Too Sharp to Fail: How to Own Your Career and Thrive in the Workplace
    Too Sharp to Fail: How to Own Your Career and Thrive in the Workplace
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    Too Sharp to Fail: How to Own Your Career and Thrive in the Workplace

    By Kiana L. Wilson

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    “Specific examples of how to develop the skillset and mindset you need to . . . build the career that you genuinely want.” —Marshall Goldsmith, #1 New York Times–bestselling author of Triggers
     
    Meet Justin, a twenty-something college graduate. He’s probably a lot like you—young, driven, and determined to succeed. After landing a job in corporate America, Justin quickly learns the road to success is more complex than he thought, and his college education is simply not enough. Justin must become a student again.
     
    But this time, the classroom is an office packed with negative coworkers and a disgruntled boss. With the guidance and support of a mentor and professional coach, Justin learns the keys to succeeding in any workplace. From a seasoned human resources professional, Too Sharp to Fail is packed with real-life experiences and life-changing lessons. After reading Justin’s story, you’ll never view your career in the same way.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherOpen Road Integrated Media
    Release dateFeb 28, 2017
    ISBN9781614486602
    Too Sharp to Fail: How to Own Your Career and Thrive in the Workplace

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      Too Sharp to Fail - Kiana L. Wilson

      TOO

      SHARP

      to

      fail

      This generation faces many hurdles to satisfactory employment, from saturated hiring markets to historically high living expenses. Fortunately, Too Sharp to Fail gives specific examples of how to develop the skillset and mindset you need to break through and build the career that you genuinely want.

      —Marshall Goldsmith, The author of the #1 New York Times bestseller, Triggers.

      Wilson uses a unique lens to share her career advice with readers. You will be caught up in her well-written story and her experience as a coach will help you ask the right questions (and find the right answers) to move forward in your own career. There is no way you can come away from this book without some excellent pointers and a large dose of inspiration.

      —Beverly Kaye, Co-author of Help Them Grow or Watch Them Go: Career Conversations Employees Want and Love It Don’t Leave It: 26 Ways to Get What You Want at Work.

      This is a must read! Too Sharp to Fail masterfully presents the real challenges young professionals face in the workplace affecting their motivation and drive and also clearly outlines concrete steps that can be taken to rise above and accelerate your success!

      —Mignon Bissonnette, Associate Director, Career Advisement and Pre-Professional Services, Nova Southeastern University.

      It’s more important now than ever before to take control of your career. In this book, Kiana Wilson uses the story of Justin, a new young employee, to guide YOU the reader through assessing and analyzing your own desires at work. Packed with practical tools and exercises, Wilson provides readers with great insights to help YOU start owning your own success. A must-read for ambitious high performers!

      —Bruce Tulgan, Best-selling author and founder of RainmakerThinking, Inc.

      Kiana Wilson’s, Too Sharp To Fail, is written in an engaging format that speaks to today’s young professional. She uses storytelling and experiential scenarios to inform readers on how to succeed in the world of work and helps them dig into their own sense of purpose. Too Sharp To Fail is chock-full of practical information and tips, but offers it in such a way that allows the reader to absorb it through examples, comparisons, and real-world situations. It’s a great read and a valuable resource for any young professional or those serving them.

      —Lynn Chisholm, Director of Internships and Career Readiness, University of South Florida Career Services

      Kiana Wilson’s Too Sharp to Fail offers an inspirational story with a wealth of good advice that is particularly pertinent to the millennial generation and those early in their careers.

      —Stephanie Thomason, Associate Director of the TECO Energy Center for Leadership & Associate Professor of Management, The University of Tampa

      TOO

      SHARP

      to

      fail

      HOW TO OWN

      YOUR CAREER AND

      THRIVE IN THE WORKPLACE

      Kiana L. Wilson

      NEW YORK

      LONDON • NASHVILLE • MELBOURNE • VANCOUVER

      TOO SHARP to fail

      HOW TO OWN YOUR CAREER AND THRIVE IN THE WORKPLACE

      © 2018 Kiana L. Wilson

      All rights reserved. No portion of this book may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means—electronic, mechanical, photocopy, recording, scanning, or other‚—except for brief quotations in critical reviews or articles, without the prior written permission of the publisher.

      Published in New York, New York, by Morgan James Publishing. Morgan James is a trademark of Morgan James, LLC. www.MorganJamesPublishing.com

      The Morgan James Speakers Group can bring authors to your live event. For more information or to book an event visit The Morgan James Speakers Group at www.TheMorganJamesSpeakersGroup.com.

      ISBN 978-1-68350-142-8 paperback

      ISBN 978-1-61448-660-2 eBook

      Library of Congress Control Number: 2016946881

      Cover Design by:

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      Interior Design by:

      Bonnie Bushman

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      Dianne A. Allen, M.A.

      Editor:

      Anna Floit

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      Dedications

      My younger self,

      Today I stand in the knowledge that the career challenges I experienced for many years now serve a greater purpose. To be of service to others in this way gives me immense joy and gratitude. Never lose sight of your dreams and always have the courage to OWN your career!

      To my son,

      Each day I am reminded that the path to success requires a strength many people will never know. My desire for you is that this book will help you along your career journey and serve as a reminder of what is possible.

      To my readers,

      What may seem impossible today will one day be a distant memory. I hope the messages in this book will serve as a catalyst for you to keep pushing forward no matter what.

      Contents

      Acknowledgments

      Preface

      It’s Your Career, Own It!

      Know Who or What is Influencing Your Career

      Don’t Own Other People’s Experiences

      Develop and Expand Your Career Capabilities

      Your Attitude Determines Your Outcome

      Take Time to Reflect and Assess Your Development

      Afterword

      Coach ME!

      Strengthen Your CAREER Muscle™

      Career Positioning Worksheet

      Career Conditioning Exercises

      What IFs

      Note to Readers

      Note to Organizational Leaders

      About the Author

      A Special Invitation (For You)

      Acknowledgments

      Friends and family, you supported me during my toughest challenges and for that I am truly grateful. Like so many others, I needed the encouragement to keep going, so thank you for not allowing me to settle. Thank you for continually putting me in situations in which I could grow and see just how amazing I truly am. Lastly, thank you for being the inspiration I needed to find my voice and become the person I knew I could be.

      Mentors, coaches, and advisors, words cannot express what it has meant to receive your guidance and support over the years. In many ways, you took a chance on me by believing in my capabilities long before I did. You led me to create my own path and held my hand every step of the way. Thank you for knowing just what I needed to keep pushing forward. I will always acknowledge and be grateful for your support.

      Lastly, special thanks to Danielle C. Miller, Patricia A. Sullivan, and Dr. Lashun Aron for your feedback and

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