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Pivot: The Only Move That Matters Is Your Next One by Jenny Blake

Pivot is a manifesto for changing course and taking control of your career. The
book explains how to take small steps that position you for a better career path.
For example, reduce decision fatigue, clarify your vision statement, identify
work-history highlights, and expand your sphere of influence. The book teaches
readers how to change direction and pursue new opportunities, either by
moving positions or redefining roles in the current company, or switching jobs
and industries altogether. Pivot is a step-by-step guide that makes the process
of professional reinvention much less daunting, since the book advocates for a
gradual approach over a quit-and-start-from-scratch method.

Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us by Daniel H. Pink

Drive is a deep dive into the world of motivation. Drawing on decades of
behavioral research, the book explores the psychology behind the forces that
spur people to action. For instance, material rewards like money are much
weaker motivators than the need for self-expression and the desire to make
a difference. The book seeks to find a deeper understanding of how the brain
functions and optimize employee mindsets. By identifying true motivations and
sources of satisfaction, workers can find more fitting professional missions and
employers can more effectively inspire team members. Drive unlocks the keys
to passion and high performance at work by helping professionals care about work and find work
that they care about.

Give and Take: A Revolutionary Approach to Success by Adam Grant

Give and Take seeks to rewrite the definition of success. Adam Grant insists
that beyond luck, hard work, and talent, relationships are the factor that
determines career success. The most high-achieving individuals provide
value to professional contacts, and simply put, give more than they take. This
generosity inspires gratitude, which pays off in the form of a reliable reputation
and increased opportunities. The book outlines the three types of professionals:
“takers,” who receive more than they contribute, “matchers,” who seek to make
all exchanges equal, and “givers,” who put in maximum effort without counting
up the returns. Grant argues that contrary to popular expectation, these “givers” become
consistently high performers and reap numerous rewards in their careers. Give and Take
presents case studies and statistics that prove the benefits of being professionally generous and
genuine.

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