Leap, Robert Dickie
Leap, Robert Dickie
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Leap
Launching Your Full-Time Career in Our Part-Time Economy

Author: Robert Dickie

Narrator: Robert Dickie

Unabridged: 5 hr 40 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Mission Audio

Published: 11/30/2016


Synopsis

The economy has made major leaps in the past decade. Have you made the leap along with it?Work is different for this new generation than it was in the past. Long-term careers are on the way out, and “gigs”—part-time, contract, or freelance work—are becoming more common. Whether you're in the midst of a career or just getting started, now is the time to prepare for changes headed your way.President of Crown and former CEO of an international company, Robert Dickie has a wealth of knowledge and experience to draw from. With these he outlines seven proven strategies for operating in our ever-changing landscape and helps you make an action plan to achieve results.What does it look like to avoid anchors, create multiple income streams, and brand yourself? The Leapwill help you navigate these and other critical tasks for having lasting work in a changing economy.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Jay on January 05, 2017

This covers a large swath of topics relating to careers, including learning, marketing yourself, and more. If you read a lot of these kinds of books, you’ve likely heard everything before, but I found the mix was quite well done. It was a broad coverage but the details were well thought out and inte......more

Goodreads review by Jeremy on February 09, 2017

Good introductory book on working for yourself or positioning yourself for your dream job. Unfortunately, I've read a few similar books recently so there was a lot of repeat material for me. But for someone who hasn't read anything on this topic, I think you'd love it. #vtreadingchallenge......more

Goodreads review by Carter Hemphill on May 31, 2016

Useful book for new college grads as well as those who have been in the workforce for some time. The main takeaways for me were the links to useful books and websites to explore further. The chapters on networking and social media were the most helpful, while the chapter on side employment was less......more

Goodreads review by Laura on April 04, 2017

Very encouraging book with fabulous ideas on taking "the leap" toward a different career path specifically but also applies it to becoming debt-free, starting a new business, getting in shape, etc. The author gives you a step-by-step and plays the cheerleader for you. He lists so many wonderful reso......more