The Long View: Career Strategies to Start Strong, Reach High, and Go Far - Softcover

Fetherstonhaugh, Brian

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1682302938 ISBN 13: 9781682302934

Publisher: Diversion Books, 2016

Synopsis

The Chairman & CEO of OgilvyOne Worldwide and career advisor extraordinaire, Brian Fetherstonhaugh, outlines the three stages of a long, successful work life and offers guidance to plan ahead and get the most out of each phase.

The world of careers is vastly different than it was just five years ago―more choices, more competition, and relentless change in how we define work-life. It can be difficult to understand our options and plan for a prosperous future.

Where can you go for answers? Colleges may teach us academic and technical skills, and there are places to look for tips on how to write a resume or prep for a job interview. But is it enough?

Brian Fetherstonhaugh, CEO of OgilvyOne Worldwide, understands this dilemma and how to navigate it. He believes we need more than tactics―we need robust, road-tested strategies that combine old-school wisdom with new-school context so that we can flourish in the new professional reality. In The Long View, Fetherstonhaugh shows us the three distinct but interconnected stages of a career, and how we build ‘fuel’ at every step along the way to create long-term success. The Long View teaches us new ways of finding jobs, new methods to build careers that last, and a new definition of “work” that embraces life-satisfaction and happiness.

The Long View offers highly practical exercises that challenge you to rethink how to assess your skills, invest your time and expand your personal network, and provides a framework for facing tough job decisions. With insights drawn from interviews with a variety of professionals―who share both success stories and cautionary tales―The Long View will help you establish your own path for overcoming obstacles and making the best choices for a long, accomplished, and rewarding career.

“THE LONG VIEW is one of the most practical and comprehensive guides to a meaningful career that I have read. Whether you are just starting your search for a job or trying to get a career back on track, start by reading The Long View.”―Tom Rath, best-selling author of ARE YOU FULLY CHARGED?, EAT, MOVE, SLEEP, and STRENGTHSFINDER 2.0

“THE LONG VIEW is the career guide you’ve been looking for―forward-thinking advice from a seasoned business leader. Brian Fetherstonhaugh offers practical exercises, useful advice―and deep insights into what a meaningful career looks and feels like.”―Susan Cain, co-founder of Quiet Revolution and New York Times bestselling author of QUIET: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking

About this title

About the Author:

Brian has led OgilvyOne Worldwide to the forefront of the digital revolution. His far-ranging passions include eCommerce, social CRM, long-range career planning, and how corporate cultures need to evolve in the digital world. Brian was born and raised in Montreal, Canada. He plays hockey on Sunday nights, and plays guitar and harmonica in a rock band, aptly named Plan B.

Review:

“THE LONG VIEW is one of the most practical and comprehensive guides to a meaningful career that I have read. Brian Fetherstonhaugh spent decades assembling this treasure trove of advice on what it takes to build an influential and meaningful career. Whether you are just starting your search for a job or trying to get a career back on track, start by reading The Long View.”―Tom Rath, best-selling author of ARE YOU FULLY CHARGED?, EAT, MOVE, SLEEP, and STRENGTHSFINDER 2.0

“THE LONG VIEW is the career guide you’ve been looking for―forward-thinking advice from a seasoned business leader. Brian Fetherstonhaugh offers practical exercises, useful advice―and deep insights into what a meaningful career looks and feels like.”―Susan Cain, co-founder of Quiet Revolution and New York Times bestselling author of QUIET: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking

"THE LONG VIEW poses big questions about where our careers are going, and offers fresh answers. A global CEO provides valuable lessons and practical day-to-day exercises to help us get the most out of every stage of our careers."―Adam Grant, Wharton professor and New York Times bestselling author of ORIGINALS and GIVE AND TAKE

"We are educated for a world that does not exist. This book provides one of the clearest, and most insightful roadmaps for inventing your career and life."―Peter Sims, author of SMALL BETS and Founder-CEO of Parliament, Inc.

"In this age of short-termism, this is a breath of fresh air. If you care about your career, THE LONG VIEW is required reading, whether you are starting out or a seasoned executive. Full of practical advice and transcendent clarity, Brian provides answers to many of the workforce’s biggest questions.”―Don Tapscott, Author of WIKINOMICS and BLOCKCHAIN REVOLUTION

“I have Brian come to talk to my MBAs and undergrads because his ideas about careers are simply the most sound I have heard. THE LONG VIEW is an outstanding book which provides excellent advice for today’s world of careers, which are different from even five years ago. I have shared his advice on the three career stages, career fuel and how to take the long view in conversations with hundreds of students―these are ideas that have been very helpful in guiding their careers. Thanks Brian for taking the time to turn your thoughts into such a valuable book.”―Dr. Karl Moore, faculty member at McGill University, bestselling author and columnist for Forbes and The Globe & Mail

“THE LONG VIEW is a must read book, whether you’re contemplating retirement or just starting out in your career. This is the first book that gives you a coherent plan for making the most of every stage in your career.”―Dr. Chris Yeh, co-author of New York Times bestseller THE ALLIANCE

About this edition

• Publisher: Diversion Books
• Publication date: 2016
• ISBN 10: 1682302938
• ISBN 13: 9781682302934
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 246