“Patterson doesn’t offer tricks, gimmicks, or slogans of ten-steps-to-happiness. This is a book of deep wisdom as well as practical advice. Anyone who reads it will be wiser—and happier on the job—for it.” –Mark Walters, Professor, University of South Florida

Burn Ladders. Build Bridges. undoes the status-quo of career enhancement. Tearing up the playbook and finding breakthrough ways to create impact, build meaning, fuel your passion to do bigger, greater things–while enjoying the entire journey. No matter what stage you’re currently in.

Maybe you’re going from college to career and wondering how on earth you’re going to unlock all the business world has to offer.

Or maybe you’re the experienced professional who wants more out of their lot in life and to make work abundantly more fulfilling.

Or maybe you want to be that leader–the one who connects. Engages. Inspires. But haven’t had the mentor or the training to set you up for success.

No matter what your goals, what lies on these pages can put you on a path. An enlightening one.

Unlike other career wisdom, you’ll find the balance of theory and practicality. Of success and connection. And be able to demonstrate leadership and find your purpose in whatever position you’re in, organization you work for or business you create.

Burn Ladders. Burn Bridges. is ready to help you find the inherent joy in it all. Are you?

About the Author

Dr. Alan M. Patterson is an organizational development consultant, specializing in executive and leadership development. Having led hundreds of clients for over four decades, Alan continues to ignore standard coaching methods. Opting to pursue and lead clients down the path of meaningful careers that are not only successful, but also rewarding. He’s worked with everyone from the Federal Reserve Bank to Hewlett Packard to Major League Baseball and the United States Navy.

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