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The Way Up
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The Way Up

by Errol Pierre, Jim Jermanok
December 2022
Intermediate to advanced
240 pages
5h 24m
English
Wiley

Overview

Practical and actionable advice for minorities seeking concrete strategies to help them move up the corporate ladder

In The Way Up: Climbing the Corporate Mountain as a Professional of Color, accomplished executive Dr. Errol L. Pierre delivers a pragmatic and actionable guide to help underrepresented individuals from all ethnic backgrounds achieve their professional goals and elevate their careers in today’s virtual workplace. The book takes a step-by-step approach to understanding the skills and strategies required to move from entry-level and middle management roles to the executive ranks.

Readers will also find:

  • A collection of key lessons and short stories containing practical advice designed to help readers achieve their professional potential
  • Strategies proven to work in the real-world, full of innovative insights and practical know-how
  • Tips on navigating the offices and Zoom calls that make up today’s employment environment

An indispensable discussion of what it takes to succeed in today’s hyper-competitive professional environment, The Way Up will earn a place in the libraries of newly graduated businesspeople as well as seasoned pros seeking to advance their careers.

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