Passion Career

In an ideal world, our work lives would be completely fulfilling and intrinsically motivating. But what if you're stuck in a job and your heart isn't in it anymore? Or what if your company's mission seems unrelated to the work you do day in and day out? This book showcases the power of passion—and how you and your team can find it at work. This volume includes the work of Morten T. Hansen, Teresa M. Amabile, Scott A. Snook, and Nick Craig.

Sir Ken Robinson's groundbreaking book The Element introduced listeners to a new concept of self-fulfillment through the convergence of natural talents and personal passions. The Element has inspired people all over the world and has created for Robinson an intensely devoted following. Now comes the long-awaited companion, the practical guide that helps people find their own Element.

The author of Wishcraft and I Could Do Anything If Only I Knew What It Was..., Barbara Sher became famous for her extraordinary ability to help people define and achieve their goals. What Sher discovered is that some individuals simply cannot, and should not, decide on a single path; they are genetically wired to pursue many areas. Sher calls them “Scanners”—people whose unique type of mind does not zero in on a single interest but rather scans the horizon, eager to explore everything they see.

In this eye-opening account, Cal Newport debunks the long-held belief that "follow your passion" is good advice. Not only is the cliché flawed - preexisting passions are rare and have little to do with how most people end up loving their work - but it can also be dangerous, leading to anxiety and chronic job hopping. After making his case against passion, Newport sets out on a quest to discover the reality of how people end up loving what they do.

Today’s man finds himself at a crossroads - continue down a path of conformity and people-pleasing, or create a new paradigm of freedom and fulfillment. There is a fire in the heart of the masculine spirit that needs to be renewed. New Man Emerging invites every man to explore the depths of his soul, reclaim his power, own his gifts, and create a life worth living and begin living it now.

In "Purpose, Passion, and College," Professor Stemmle takes readers on an enlightening expedition of self-exploration and personal growth. This book transcends the boundaries of a traditional guide by offering a transformative mentorship that supports readers in pursuing a fulfilling and meaningful life. The pages of this book come alive with a rich collection of thought-provoking exercises designed to stimulate introspection and encourage readers to delve deep into their innermost wishes and aspirations. Through these exercises, readers are guided to uncover their true passions and values,...

Untwist the question mark from your life to start living authentically. Unstuck offers a path forward for those who are "stuck" - despite the comfort, security, and what should feel like success. Do you feel disengaged from a life that looks good on paper? Do you feel like there must be something more? This is your guide to getting unstuck, breaking free of your comfortable cocoon, and discovering what you are meant to be.

Liz Forkin Bohannon wants you to rethink everything you've been told about finding your passion and following your dreams. Why? Hate to break it to you, but you're likely never going to "find your passion". Because your passion and purpose are something you build-actively - day by day. In her signature tell-it-like-it-is fashion, Liz shares 14 actionable principles that will teach you how to do just that. With total transparency, Liz shares hilarious and heartbreaking stories of her journey of screw-ups and successes.

Feeling directionless or perhaps too intimidated to make a necessary change in your life? Tired of letting your fears keep you from achieving your goals or becoming healthier, happier, or more successful? If so, this book is for you. Popular life coach and consultant Adam Smith has created a powerful method to help you harness your inner passion and drive to overcome whatever is holding you back.

Thinking about the future shouldn't be dry or confusing... It should be exciting and lead you clearly toward goals you didn't even know you had. You know you’ll need to make some decisions soon because you have choices ahead that require direction… but where do you start? The good news is that with a thoughtful and proactive approach, you can answer these questions and find a career path with your interests and passions at the center. With this knowledge, you’ll be able to hone the skills needed for a successful future and perfect your abilities to find – and get – the jobs you truly want.

In April of 2000, Gary Erickson turned down a $120 million offer to buy his thriving company. Today, instead of taking it easy for the rest of his life and enjoying a luxurious retirement, he's working harder than ever. Why would any sane person pass up the financial opportunity of a lifetime?

Your knowledge, passions, and skills can be transformed into a lucrative income stream that requires no college degree, zero employees, and less than $50 to get started. Whether it takes shape as a full-fledged business, a side hustle, or automated earnings is up to you!

In this, his first audiobook, Tony Hsieh - the widely admired CEO of Zappos, the online shoe retailer -explains how he created a unique culture and commitment to service that aims to improve the lives of its employees, customers, vendors, and backers. Using anecdotes and stories from his own life experiences, and from other companies, Hsieh provides concrete ways that companies can achieve unprecedented success.

With roughly 95,000 blogs launched worldwide every 24 hours, making a fledgling site stand out isn't easy. This authoritative audiobook gives creative hopefuls a leg up. Joy Cho, of the award-winning Oh Joy!, offers expert advice on starting and growing a blog, from design and finance to overcoming blogger's block, attracting readers, and more. With a foreword from Grace Bonney of Design*Sponge plus expert interviews, this book will fine-tune what the next generation of bloggers shares with the world.

Do you HATE public speaking? Are you TERRIFIED to stand in front of people? When you think of speaking, do you get nervous, anxious, even sweaty? You don’t have to be afraid any longer. It can seem like everyone is a gifted speak when you watch TED talks or compare yourself to skilled co-workers giving presentations. Don't get caught up in comparison. Instead, take action to improve YOUR ability and to overcome your fear. If you struggle when you speak, then you are not alone. Public speaking is the number one fear in America.

En un mundo ideal, nuestra vida laboral sería completamente satisfactoria y motivadora. Pero, ¿y si estás comprometido en un empleo cuando tu corazón ya no lo está? ¿O qué ocurre si la misión de tu empresa parece no estar en sintonía con tu trabajo? Este libro te ayudará a darle un sentido a tu trabajo, a recuperar la pasión por lo que haces, a crear tu propio propósito y ayudar a tus empleados a que encuentren el suyo, a dar sentido a un trabajo que no es tu vocación, a hacer que el trabajo de tu equipo sea signifcativo y a fomentar el emprendimiento con propósito.

Everyone imagines top CEOs as larger-than-life figures who do things no one else could. But deep down every good business leader is an everyman who combines vision and high energy with the ability to connect with all types of people and learn from them

It is not native intelligence or natural talent that makes people excel, say Linda Kaplan Thaler and Robin Koval - it's old-fashioned sweat equity and hard work. And that claim is backed up by new research from MacArthur Fellowship Award winner and University of Pennsylvania psychologist Angela Duckworth, among others. Not everyone is blessed with exceptional intelligence, or wins the gene lottery. But the good news is that you can excel beyond your wildest dreams in your career and your personal life - success is within your grasp - through the right attitude and determination.

If you work as a trainer, nutritionist, functional-medicine doctor, group instructor, rehab specialist, or health coach - or you eventually want to - this step-by-step guide will help you turn your passion for health and fitness into work you find joy in, your clients into raving fans, and your career into something powerful, meaningful, and change-making.

Natasha Oakley, co-founder of Monday Swimwear and The Pilates Class, is a hugely dynamic businesswoman and isn't afraid to try, fail and create something new from her mistakes; she is constantly on the path to growth. In her book, she will show listeners how to find a balance between their brand and their personal life, how to generate a huge brand following, how to build contacts when no one knows who you are, how to rise above cancel culture and the pressures of social media to use it powerfully and with purpose, and so much more.