My Story... From Humble Beginnings to Professional Success (eBook, PDF)

A Young Professional's Guide
Redaktion: Durant III, James M.; Allen, Jeffrey M.

• Format: PDF

Produktbeschreibung

This essential career handbook provides every young person with inspiration and pathways to overcome socio-economic adversity and achieve their career ambitions. Written by an impressive group of senior professionals who have excelled despite seemingly insurmountable circumstances, this book provides a roadmap to professional success.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Taylor & Francis
• Seitenzahl: 400
• Erscheinungstermin: 28. August 2024
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781040104415
• Artikelnr.: 72282238

Autorenporträt

James M. Durant III is Career Appointed Senior Executive in the US Federal Government serving as a Chief Counsel for the US Department of Energy. Raised with four siblings by a single mother in an impoverished environment, he became a lawyer and judge advocate retiring as an Air Force Colonel. Jeffrey M. Allen's family had little money. He survived religious discrimination, excelled in school, and became a successful attorney, educator and author. He held numerous leadership positions in charitable, civic, and professional organizations.

Inhaltsangabe

Part I: Business 1. The Power of Belief 2. 'Echale Ganas' 3. Begin Again 4.
The Rule of Eighteen Part II: STEM 5. Honing My Craft 6. Preparing to Be a
Pioneer 7. A Story of Firsts Part III: Academia 8. A Story in Black and
White 9. The Influence of My Parents and Community 10. Determine Your Own
Yardsticks Part IV: Government 11. Listen to Others 12. Bouncing Back
Better 13. Dancing Naked in the Snow 14. My Story 15. Challenges can bring
opportunities; but finish your education! 16. My Journey Part V: Sports
17. Fight the Good Fight and Never Give Up! 18. From Gridiron to Courtroom:
Embracing a New Path Part VI: Arts 19. Reciprocity Part VII: Military 20.
What Can I Offer? 21. Take Pride in Your Leadership 22. Plan, Prepare, &
Execute Part VIII: Law 23. Dream It, Believe It, and Work to Achieve It 24.
My Coming to America 25. My Story 26. If You Cannot See It, You Cannot Be
It; It Is Indispensable for Others to See You; I See You 27. Creating Your
Own Path 28. A Kid From the South Side With a Dream 29. How The Power of
Hope, El Poder de La Esperanza, Can Open Doors: "Remember, We All Come From
Somewhere" 30. Know Thyself