Business - Career Success
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Book Title:Burn Ladders. Build Bridges. Pursuing Work with Meaning + Purpose
Author:Alan Patterson
Published:2022
How is your book helping others?
The main takeaway: There is only one person responsible for your career development. You.
"Burn Ladders. Build Bridges." tears up any idea of a playbook and helps individuals explore ways to create impact and find meaning in their work—all while enjoying the journey. This book lights a spark within readers to stop waiting and take control of their career no matter what stage they’re in—college-to-career or an experienced professional. It especially resonates with women and other marginalized professionals seeking support and leadership development.
This book provides a balance of theory & practicality. It emphasizes skill development to build trust, expertise, and credibility, while also encouraging reflections to more deeply discover oneself (connecting head & heart). All of which, lead to an understanding that one’s measure of success in life is not “what you do for a living”—rather, it’s about who you are with the people around you that creates opportunities, meaning, and purpose.