Book description
Evolve your work strategy and thrive in today's high-pressure economy
As Darwin famously observed, the beaks of each generation of
Galapagos Island finches change to accommodate shifting food
resources, allowing the birds to survive by adapting their
capabilities to the new environment. Today's business people should
take note: In the post-crisis economy, traditional career strategies
spell professional extinction, but the fluid new "gig
economy" offers tremendous potential for anyone willing to adapt.
Based on her popular blog and drawing on her leadership development
experience, Nacie Carson explains what it takes to make it in today's
world of work.
- Outlines and explains five steps for ensuring professional
success: adopt a gig mindset; identify your value; cultivate your
skills; nurture your social network; and harness your
entrepreneurial energy
- Builds on Carson's experience as a popular blogger on Portfolio.
com and author of the popular website The Life Uncommon
(thelifeuncommon. net)
- Features a Foreword from Craigslist founder Craig Newmark
The Finch Effect offers the information professionals need to
earn big, achieve their potential, and remain at the top of the work
food chain.
Nacie Carson is the director of development services at Cleaver
Company, a boutique professional development and consulting firm,
where she researches, develops, and helps corporations implement
leadership and skill-development programs. Her writings on career
development, life balance, and the gig economy are published regularly
in Entrepreneurs-Journey. com and Portfolio. com as well as on her
popular site, TheLifeUncommon. net. For more information, visit
TheFinchEffect. com.
