The Power of Choice : Embracing Efficacy to Drive Your Career

Professionals who perceive themselves or are perceived by others to be different often feel something prevents them from achieving the same career success as their colleagues. Many more doors are open today, but despite advances, these professionals wonder: Is the playing field truly level? Must they work twice as hard to receive opportunities? Do they have to sacrifice whothey are to fit in? It is not discrimination that impedes professionals. Rather, it is self-doubt, the lack of relational and influential proficiency, and the inability to overcome powerful societal messages.

In this book, Michael Hyter discusses the mindset individuals must adopt and the steps they must take to confront these challenges successfully. He draws on his experience as an African American in corporate America and the principles of Efficacy to show professionals how to boost their competence and confidence and achieve their aspirations.

Hyter believes that long-term career growth is the outcome of deliberate choices and effective effort two cornerstones of Efficacy. The Power of Choice demonstrates how to build and sustain long-term career momentum by putting the principles of Efficacy into action. It also recounts professionals real-world stories and the lessons they ve learned. Among them:
-It takes more than hard work, smarts, and credentials to receive opportunities
-The real career risk is stagnation, not failure
-It's important to build relationships at all levels of an organization

Whether you are beginning to build your career or seeking to regain or sustain your momentum, this book offers sage advice and a timeless strategy. It is an essential career-building tool for diverse professionals who are looking to advance in today s competitive and fast-moving organizations.

Michael Hyter (Mike) is the author of The Power of Choice: Embracing Efficacy to Drive Your Career, a strategic guide that professionals can use to create and sustain career momentum, based on the concepts of Efficacy and lessons learned throughout his 30+ year career.

He previously co-authored The Power of Inclusion: Unlock the Potential and Productivity of Your Workforce with Judith Turnock. This book offers an inclusive model of human resource development, driven by the demands of increasingly diverse workplaces and the continuing expansion of a global economy.

Mike is currently the president and managing partner of Global Novations, a global talent management firm. Throughout his 15-year tenure at the firm, he has worked to meet its mission of developing talent and helping organizations increase the full potential of their employees.

He is a frequent keynote speaker at industry conferences and client events. He serves on the board of the Executive Leadership Council (ELC) and the Executive Leadership Foundation (ELF).

A regular contributor to the Global Novations blog, Mike frequently writes about Diversity and Inclusion, Talent Development, and Efficacy. He is married with five children.