{"product_id":"9780698406704","title":"Pivot: The Only Move That Matters Is Your Next One","description":"\u003cb\u003e“Looking to make a career change? \u003ci\u003ePivot \u003c\/i\u003eis a book you will turn to again and again.”—Daniel H. Pink, author of \u003ci\u003eTo Sell Is Human \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eDrive\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eIf you've got the perfect job or business, congratulations. But if you are even a little bit uncertain that your current gig is the right one, it is time to start thinking about your next move. In the new world of work, it's the only move that matters.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eWhat's next?\u003c\/i\u003e is a question we all have to ask and answer more frequently in an economy where the average job tenure is only four years, roles change constantly even within that time, and smart, motivated people find themselves hitting professional plateaus. But how do you evaluate options and move forward without getting stuck? Jenny Blake's solution: it's about small steps, not big leaps—and the answer is already right under your feet. This book will teach you how to \u003ci\u003epivot \u003c\/i\u003efrom a base of your existing strengths.\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e Pivoting is a crucial strategy for Silicon Valley tech companies and startups. Jenny Blake—a former training and career development specialist at Google who now runs her own company as a career and business consultant and speaker—shows how pivoting can also be a successful strategy for individuals looking to make changes in their work lives, whether within their role, organization or business, or setting their sights on bigger shifts. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e When you pivot, you double down on your \u003ci\u003eexisting\u003c\/i\u003e strengths and interests to move in a new, related direction, instead of looking so far outside of yourself for answers that you skip over your hard-won expertise and experience. It empowers you to navigate changes with flexibility and strength—now and throughout your entire career.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMuch like the lean business principles that took Silicon Valley by storm, pivoting is \u003ci\u003ethe \u003c\/i\u003ecrucial skill you need to stay agile, whether or not you are actively looking for a new position.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e No matter your age, industry, or bank account balance, Jenny's advice will help you move forward strategically. Her Pivot Method will teach you how to:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e· Double down on existing strengths, interests, and experiences.\u003c\/b\u003e Identify what is working best and where you want to end up, then start to bridge the gap between the two.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e· Scan for opportunities and identify new skills without falling prey to analysis paralysis or compare and despair. \u003c\/b\u003eExplore options by leveraging the network and experience you already have.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e· Run small experiments to determine next steps.\u003c\/b\u003e Do side projects to test ideas for your next move, taking the pressure off so you don't need to have the entire answer up front.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e· Take smart risks to launch with confidence in a new direction.\u003c\/b\u003e Set benchmarks to decide when the time is right to go all-in on your new direction.\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003ePivot\u003c\/i\u003e also includes valuable insight for leaders who want to have more frequent career conversations with their teams to help talented people pivot\u003ci\u003e within\u003c\/i\u003e their roles and the broader organization.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e No matter your current position, one thing is clear: your career success and satisfaction depends on your ability to determine your next best move. If change is the only constant, let's get better at it.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eFrom the Hardcover edition.\u003c\/i\u003e","brand":"Penguin Publishing Group","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47117317538032,"sku":"9780698406704","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780698406704_p0.jpg?v=1763618467","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780698406704","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}