The Way Up

The Way Up

by Errol Pierre, Jim Jermanok
Released December 2022
Publisher(s): Wiley
ISBN: 9781119893264

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Book description

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.

Table of contents

  1. COVER
  2. TITLE PAGE
  3. COPYRIGHT
  4. PREFACE
    1. NOTES
  5. INTRODUCTION: THE CORPORATE MOUNTAIN
  6. CHAPTER 1: Find Your Purpose and Your Passion
    1. LESSON 1.1: PRIORITIZE YOUR PURPOSE
    2. LESSON 1.2: LINK YOUR PASSION TO YOUR PROFESSION
    3. LESSON 1.3: THINK BIGGER THAN YOURSELF
  7. CHAPTER 2: Embrace Your Defining Moments
    1. LESSON 2.1: FIND YOUR ROOTS
    2. LESSON 2.2: LEARN FROM YOUR HEROES AND SHEROES
    3. NOTES
  8. CHAPTER 3: Reclaim Your Seat
    1. LESSON 3.1: BUILD YOUR PERSONAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS
    2. LESSON 3.2: THERAPY IS PREVENTIVE MEDICINE
    3. LESSON 3.3: GET A COACH!
    4. NOTES
  9. CHAPTER 4: Harness Your Distinctions
    1. LESSON 4.1: HARNESS YOUR IDMS
    2. LESSON 4.2: GUARD AGAINST EXCESSIVE SKEPTICISM
    3. NOTES
  10. CHAPTER 5: Job Interviews Happen Every Day
    1. LESSON 5.1 EVERY DAY IS AN INTERVIEW FOR YOUR NEXT PROMOTION
    2. LESSON 5.2: TREAT THE COMPANY LIKE YOU OWN IT
  11. CHAPTER 6: Make the Most of Your Mentor
    1. LESSON 6.1: FIND THE RIGHT MENTOR
    2. LESSON 6.2: BECOMING A MENTEE TAKES TIME
  12. CHAPTER 7: Recognize and Harness Your Champions
    1. LESSON 7.1: CHAMPIONS ARE NOT MENTORS
    2. LESSON 7.2: EMBRACE THE DISCOMFORT OF ACCEPTING HELP FROM AFAR
    3. LESSON 7.3: CHAMPIONS COME IN ALL SHAPES AND SIZES
    4. NOTES
  13. CHAPTER 8: Overcome the Entry-Level Blues
    1. LESSON 8.1: VOLUNTEER FOR PROJECTS
    2. LESSON 8.2: BEWARE THE CONSEQUENCES OF CODE-SWITCHING
    3. LESSON 8.3: LEARN WHEN TO CALL ON YOUR ALLIES
    4. LESSON 8.4: WITHOUT DOCUMENTATION, YOU'RE DEFENSELESS
    5. NOTES
  14. CHAPTER 9: Navigate and Survive Bad Bosses
    1. LESSON 9.1: FOLLOW THE “THREE STRIKES” RULE
    2. LESSON 9.2: PREPARE FOR COURAGEOUS CONVERSATIONS
    3. LESSON 9.3: HANDLING A BIASED OR RACIST BOSS
    4. NOTES
  15. CHAPTER 10: Grow by Giving Back
    1. LESSON 10.1: SOMETIMES THE BEST WAY TO BE SELFISH IS TO BE SELFLESS
    2. LESSON 10.2: LEADERSHIP IS THE #1 TRANSFERRABLE SKILL
    3. NOTES
  16. CHAPTER 11: Be Honest Even When It's Hard
    1. LESSON 11.1: BE BRAVE!
    2. LESSON 11.2: BRAVERY HAS ITS COSTS
    3. NOTES
  17. CHAPTER 12: Leave Without Burning the Bridge
    1. LESSON 12.1: SET YOUR OWN CLOCK
    2. LESSON 12.2: THE TOP 10 “DO'S” OF LEAVING ON GOOD TERMS
    3. NOTES
  18. CHAPTER 13: Exude Executive Presence
    1. LESSON 13.1: CREATE AN ENVIRONMENT FOR THRIVERS
    2. LESSON 13.2: PROVIDE A COMPELLING AND INSPIRATIONAL VISION
    3. LESSON 13.3: HONOR YOUR FIDUCIARY RESPONSIBILITIES
    4. LESSON 13.4: PRACTICE SELF-CARE
    5. NOTES
  19. CHAPTER 14: Adapt to the Workforce of the Future
    1. LESSON 14.1: SEEK OUT FACE TIME
    2. LESSON 14.2: LEVERAGE PRIVATE CHAT
    3. LESSON 14.3: ENHANCE YOUR EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE (EQ)
    4. LESSON 14.4: LEARN TO PIVOT
    5. LESSON 14.5: LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION
    6. LESSON 14.6: PARTICIPATE IN DE&I INITIATIVES
  20. CHAPTER 15: Lead While Leaving a Legacy
    1. LESSON 15: DARE TO DREAM BIG
    2. NOTE
  21. INTERVIEWS
  22. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
  23. ABOUT THE AUTHORS
  24. INDEX
  25. END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT

Product information

  • Title: The Way Up
  • Author(s): Errol Pierre, Jim Jermanok
  • Release date: December 2022
  • Publisher(s): Wiley
  • ISBN: 9781119893264