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Pivot

The Only Move That Matters Is Your Next One

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Pivot

By: Jenny Blake
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Jenny Blake, author of Life After College and former career development program manager at Google, reveals how to methodically make your next career move by doubling down on what is already working.

Careers are not linear, predictable ladders any longer; they are fluid trajectories. No matter our age, life stage, bank account balance, or seniority, we are all being asked to navigate career changes much more frequently than in years past. The average employee tenure in America is just four to five years, and even those roles change dramatically within that time. Our economy now demands that we create businesses and careers based on creativity, growth, and impact. In this dynamic world of work, the only move that matters is your next one.

Drawing from her own experiences and those of other successful pivoters, Jenny Blake has created a four-stage process that teaches anyone how to seamlessly and continually:

  • Double down on existing strengths, interests, and experiences
  • Find new opportunities and identify skills to develop without falling prey to analysis paralysis and compare and despair
  • Run small experiments to determine next steps
  • Take smart risks to launch with confidence in a new direction

This book is for anyone searching for an answer to the question "what's next?" Whether you have hit a plateau in your perfect-on-paper job, are considering taking on a new role in your current job, are thinking about starting your own business, or want to move into a new industry altogether, one thing remains clear: Your career success depends on your ability to determine your next best move. If change is the only constant, let's get better at it.

©2016 Jenny Blake (P)2016 Gildan Media LLC
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Critic reviews

"If you don't manage your career, who will? Jenny Blake is here to remind us that we live in a different time, and the possibilities are endless - as long as we're willing to pivot." (Seth Godin, author of What to Do When It's Your Turn)
Actionable Framework • Practical Guidance • Compelling Concepts • Valuable Insights • Transformative Advice

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Jenny presents a compelling and actionable framework to pivoting your career, to align to your values an test out your next steps. I enjoyed the audio version and the conversational tone, making it feel even more like a personal lesson for my life. It resonated with the pivot I was in the middle of, and gave me some tangible steps to address challenges along the way.

Inspired career coaching advice

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From what I could glean, the concepts are good, but the narrator's voice is hard to follow, as is the book's format when read aloud. I tried many times but only finished the first couple of chapters.

Difficult to follow in audio format

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Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not?

Some very compelling ideas and definitely spurs thought about your current career. Definitely some good advice if you plan on starting your own business

What was your reaction to the ending? (No spoilers please!)

Best for people definitely looking for a career or job change

Have you listened to any of Jenny Blake’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

No

Was Pivot worth the listening time?

Yes

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Probably better for entry level employees

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Great concept but something felt lacking. Perhaps the answer doesn’t lie in one book but an exploration of many, paired with action. This book delivers on the concept but is lacking in depth.

Promising Concept

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I began this book a few momths ago and finished it this morning. EXCELLENT presentation and instructiins on how to pivot! I'm going purchasr the paperback version.

it is what i needed

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