Put Your Mindset to Work: The One Asset You Really Need to Win and Keep the Job You Love - Softcover

James Reed; Paul G. Stoltz

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0241003547 ISBN 13: 9780241003541

Publisher: Viking, 2013

Synopsis

How the right mindset makes you three times more likely to get the job you want What's the real secret of successful job hunters? In these unstable times, everyone wants to stand out from the crowd and secure a rewarding job with long-term potential. But what does it actually take to get the job you want? Ninety-seven percent of employers argue that it goes beyond having the right skills - it's all about the right mindset . James Reed, chairman of recruitment giant Reed, knows what employers really want from the people they hire and promote. With bestselling author Paul Stoltz, he has now identified exactly what makes you more likely to succeed when you're job hunting. In this book, Reed and Stoltz explain the '3G Mindset' - the way to develop the traits that will set you apart from the herd. Their powerful tools will help you assess your own mindset, and show employers your true value. James Reed is the Chairman of REED, the recruitment specialists. James first joined the company in 1991 after graduating from Harvard Business School. He is the co-creator, along with Paul G. Stoltz, of the world's leading theory and model for gauging and strengthening a winning mindset, the subject of this book, Put Your Mindset to Work. He is also a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD). James is based in London, where he lives with his wife and family. Paul G. Stoltz, PhD , is the world's leading expert on measuring and strengthening human resilience. He is the author of three international bestselling books on the subject, printed in 15 languages. In 1987, Dr. Stoltz founded PEAK Learning, Inc., a global research and consulting firm. He has been honoured with such accolades as "Top 10 Influential International Thinkers," ( HR Magazine ) "Thought Leader of the Year," (Hong Kong) and "One of the 100 Most Influential Thinkers of Our Time" ( Executive Excellence). Dr. Stoltz resides in California with his family.

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About the Author

James Reed is the chairman of Reed Global and the top U.K. authority on recruitment. He lives in London.
Paul G. Stoltz, PhD, is a leading authority on the science of mindset-assessing and strengthening human capacity, resilience, and agility. He is the international bestselling author and creator of The Adversity Quotient. He lives in San Luis Obispo, California.

Review

"What if the key to handling the most complex leadership and talent management challenges hinged on the very way you think? Stoltz and Reed provide a powerful model and toolkit that will equip leaders at all levels to tackle challenges and lead others with exceptional results."
-Joshua Margolis, professor of business administration, Harvard Business School

"People who thrive at Facebook absolutely have to have the right mindset, period. That's what's driving us into the future. This book shows you how to gauge it and get it."
-Caitlin Dooley, contract recruiter, Facebook

"James Reed and Paul Stoltz dare to assert that skills guarantee nothing and that it takes more than guts to succeed- it's mindset that trumps everything. They back up this truth with real- life examples and impressive research on what really counts in getting the best jobs, reaching your earning potential, and flourishing beyond work."
- Jim Kouzes, coauthor of the bestselling The Leadership Challenge and The Truth about Leadership

"The brilliant insights this book reveals could have saved me and any top employer a lot of elementary mistakes, never mind the additional cost of bad decisions."
- Gordon Roddick, cofounder, The Body Shop

"If you want a book that equips you to stand out from the crowd and become immensely desirable to the best companies, get Put Your Mindset to Work!"
- Christi Strauss, president and CEO, Cereal Partners Worldwide, a global joint venture of Nestlé and General Mills

Edition details

• Publisher: Viking
• Publication date: 2013
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0241003547
• ISBN 13: 9780241003541
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 288