Getting There: A Book of Mentors by Gillian Zoe Segal (English) Hardcover Book

Description: Getting There by Gillian Zoe Segal Life lessons from leaders in diverse career fields who followed their dreams and found success--just in time for graduation FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The path to success is rarely easy or direct, and good mentors are hard to find. In Getting There, thirty leaders in diverse fields share their secrets to navigating the rocky road to the top. In an honest, direct, and engaging way, these role models describe the obstacles they faced, the setbacks they endured, and the vital lessons they learned. They dispense not only essential and practical career advice, but also priceless wisdom applicable to life in general. Getting There is for everyone - from students contemplating their futures to the vast majority of us facing challenges or seeking to reach our potential. Author Biography Gillian Zoe Segal is the author of New York Characters. She received a bachelor of arts from the University of Michigan and a law degree from the Benjamin N. Cardoza School of Law. Review Successful people make it look so easy—but they never said it was. In Getting There, the highest achievers share some of their lowest moments, and there is much wisdom to be gained from those struggles. Captivating, thought-provoking, humorous, and uplifting, this book delivers straight-from-the-source accounts of what it is really like to achieve something meaningful. * David Faber, CNBC *Kudos to Gillian Zoe Segal for assembling this remarkable group of visionaries and helping them all tell their stories without filters or false bravado. Getting There is both empowering and illuminating. * Piper Kerman, New York Times bestselling author of Orange Is the New Black *Reading Getting There is like having an intimate, one-on-one talk with some of the worlds most fascinating and accomplished people. You will be taken aback by their honesty, entertained by their anecdotes, and, most of all, learn invaluable lessons about both business and life. This book is fantastic—you will not be able to put it down! * JJ Ramberg, MSNBC *Getting There is a great book whether youre just starting out or well into your career. Somehow, Gillian Zoe Segal has gotten these leaders to share their stories in a unique, authentic, and revealing way. Their insights will inspire you and help clarify many of the key challenges you must face in building a successful professional life. * Robert Steven Kaplan, senior associate dean and professor, Harvard Business School *"Thought-provoking advice from some of the worlds best-known success stories." * Publishers Weekly *"Unlike most such books, the tales in Getting There ring authentic—so theyre actually useful." * Fast Company *"For life-changing, real-world advice." * Vanity Fair * Review Quote "Unlike most such books, the tales in Getting There ring authentic--so theyre actually useful." Details ISBN1419715704 Author Gillian Zoe Segal Publisher Abrams Year 2015 ISBN-10 1419715704 ISBN-13 9781419715709 Format Hardcover Subtitle A Book of Mentors Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States Publication Date 2015-04-14 Illustrations 30 colour photographs DEWEY 650.1 Language English Short Title GETTING THERE Media Book Residence New York City, NY, US Pages 208 Imprint Abrams Image UK Release Date 2015-04-14 NZ Release Date 2015-04-14 US Release Date 2015-04-14 Edited by Tracy R. Gleason Birth 1930 Affiliation Whitehead Associate Professor of Critical Thought in the Psychology Department, Wellesley College Position Whitehead Associate Professor of Critical Thought in the Psychology Department Qualifications Ph.D. AU Release Date 2015-05-31 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:86130164;

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