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Lindsay Gordon
Author
Right For YOU

Adult; Self-Help, Sex & Relationships, Psychology, Philosophy, Fashion; (Market)

In Right For YOU, award-winning career coach Lindsay Gordon shares everything she’s learned from working with thousands of people at companies like Apple, Johnson & Johnson, Boeing, CBS, Google, Wells Fargo, Mars, iRobot, and more. With her guidance and frameworks, more than 50% of her clients don’t quit, and 100% make a confident decision that is right for them. Whether it’s been a month, a year, or a decade, waffling about whether it is the right time to make a change is exhausting. With no clear idea of what you want, you get antsy about leaving your job, focused on external measures of success, and distracted by shiny jobs. Quitting starts to seem like your only option, but will the grass actually be greener elsewhere? What if you could clearly communicate what you want to your manager and have their support to get you into the right role? In this book, you will learn how to: Relieve the pressure you feel about your career so you can discover what you truly want. Learn to avoid getting distracted by shiny jobs that aren’t a good fit so you can spend your time and energy on the things that matter most to you. Rebuild trust in yourself so you can make decisions with confidence. Show up powerfully in your communication and your leadership at work to move your career forward with purpose. Restructure your mindset to feel excitement and energy about your future. Most importantly, you’ll experience the freedom of being DECIDED. You can re-engage and stay in your role/company for the right reasons or choose to leave knowing why it’s the right next step for you. Don’t spend a minute longer caught up in doing what you think is “right” in your career, start making decisions with intention that are right for YOU.
Plot/Idea: 7 out of 10
Originality: 7 out of 10
Prose: 8 out of 10
Character/Execution: 9 out of 10
Overall: 7.75 out of 10

Assessment:

Plot/Idea: In an effort to help readers align their decisions with their goals and values, Gordon outlines a detailed framework that addresses a range of career related issues, including creativity in the workforce, strengths-based assessment, and more.

Prose: Gordon’s candid style is refreshing, as she offers recommendations while acknowledging she doesn’t have all the answers. The prose is down-to-earth and overflowing with practical strategies. 

Originality: Gordon’s guide is energizing and uplifting, allowing readers to move at their own pace and encouraging self-discovery every step of the way.

Character/Execution: From exercises in self-reflection to determining core values to understanding career fulfillment, Gordon presents real-life techniques that will help readers make well-thought-out decisions. The guide is carefully organized, allowing for easy application of Gordon’s principles.

Date Submitted: January 31, 2024

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