General Career Intelligence is essential for anyone seeking to excel in today’s fast-evolving business landscape. It combines the author’s 38 years of experience in the tech industry with insights from hundreds of subject matter experts to deliver a comprehensive roadmap for personal and professional success. It offers a unique blend of practical, tactical, and crisp advice in a direct, accessible format that distills complex topics into actionable insights.
At its core, General Career Intelligence emphasizes the human qualities essential for success in the modern workplace-qualities often overshadowed by the growing emphasis on artificial intelligence and automation. For example, the book highlights the power of ethics, integrity, kindness, and humility, reinforcing the value of foundational character traits that are increasingly overlooked in today’s competitive business environment. It focuses on these timeless attributes and provides a foundation for cultivating long-term professional success and personal fulfillment.
The book addresses a wide range of subjects critical to career growth and leadership, tackling the challenges of both entry-level employees and seasoned executives alike. It covers education and the importance of continuous learning and the development of essential skills, both technical and soft. Readers will find chapters dedicated to critical decision-making, managing emotions and stress, professional conduct, and the influence of external factors on career growth.
General Career Intelligence offers invaluable, comprehensive guidance on effective management and leadership for those in leadership roles or aspiring to them. It provides practical advice for navigating career transitions, refining job search strategies, and building a strong professional network. The book also offers insights into psychological and emotional management, helping readers develop inner strength, confidence, and emotional resilience to navigate the pressures of modern work environments.
Presented clearly and succinctly, this book doesn’t overwhelm readers with theory or abstract ideas. Instead, it delivers sharply focused insights, statistics, and proven strategies that readers can immediately apply to their careers and lives. Whether addressing complex workplace dynamics or offering guidance on personal growth, General Career Intelligence equips readers with the tools to thrive in a constantly changing business world while grounding them in the principles that matter most.
Ultimately, this book serves as both a career manual and a life guide, reminding readers that success is not just about achieving professional goals but also about maintaining integrity, fostering meaningful relationships, and contributing positively to the world. General Career Intelligence offers a fresh, actionable perspective on surviving and thriving in the business world while remaining true to human values that transcend the latest trends.
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Forward
Introduction
Education and Learning
Foundational Character Traits
Ethical Principles and Integrity
Inner Strength and Personal Growth
Emotional and Psychological Management
Influences and External Factors
Professional Conduct and Behaviors
Skill Building
Unlocking Soft Skills
Cognition and Bias
Decisions and Problem-Solving
Transitioning Jobs
Job Search Strategies
Management and Leadership
Conclusion: Embracing the Future
Notes
Giới thiệu về tác giả
Guy Kawasaki is the chief evangelist of Canva and the creator of Guy Kawasaki’s Remarkable People podcast. He is an executive fellow of the Haas School of Business (UC Berkeley), and adjunct professor of the University of New South Wales. He was the chief evangelist of Apple and a trustee of the Wikimedia Foundation. He has written Wise Guy, The Art of the Start 2.0, The Art of Social Media, Enchantment, and eleven other books. Kawasaki has a BA from Stanford University, an MBA from UCLA, and an honorary doctorate from Babson College.