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Choosing the right career, or making the right move, can be daunting, particularly in volatile times. Navigating Your Next by Julian Lighton describes the steps to decide, arrive, and prosper. A career is more than just earning money. It provides a sense of identity. The key is discovering what you really want. Achieving this involves finding clarity, identifying your skills, selling them to a potential employer, and establishing your place in the team. The author proposes seven steps to success. Real needs versus perceived needs are evaluated, as well as reality against expectation. Self-knowledge and happiness are essential. All this must be seen against the background of your values, culture, and mindset, amid distractions, conflicting priorities, beliefs, and biases. Advice on measuring success is included. We should find the right work tribe, but at the same time not neglect family, friends, our health, or the community.
Julian Lighton has 35-plus years of experience as a management consultant, executive, and business coach. He points out that a career is a marathon, not a sprint, so readers should pace themselves to avoid burnout. The book is aimed at professionals who want to take charge of their careers. They should re-evaluate their situation periodically, as they transition through life and circumstances change, along with priorities. What sets Navigating Your Next apart is that it is based on proven techniques, is practical, and descriptive, offering wide options to the reader. The writing style is concise and enhanced by informative charts. Chapter waypoints offer readers a chance to reflect on the material, while point form makes for easier reading. Relatable examples are provided. The book is generously illustrated with tables, summaries, and appendices, which include lists of special competencies, values, motivators, and resources. This powerful work is an inspiration to those wishing to make a change in their career.
