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April 27 - May 18, 2015 17 Working World l WorkingWorld.com professionals will find nothing new in this manual's first few chapters. The fun begins when you jump ahead to the fourth or fifth chapters, and thoroughly read the eighth and ninth chapters, as well as Appendix F, which offers terrific advice on collecting needed data. getAbstract recommends that less- experienced learning and HR officers read the entire book, which – including the content-rich appendices – offers action- oriented advice and tools to dive deep into HR and learning analytics. Gene Pease, Bonnie Beresford and Lew Walker | Wiley 2014 | 189 pg. | ISBN: 9781118753507 4. STOP PLAYING SAFE If you aren't satisfied with your life, muster the courage to make it more fulfilling. When people face a challenge, they often retreat into inaction. Human-potential expert, columnist and consultant Margie Warrell explains how to avoid this trap. An inspiring writer whose work is displayed to advantage in this attractive book, she combines her insights with ideas from other thinkers to show you how to recharge your courage. First, she says, wrestle with a single, significant question: "For the sake of what?" Why are you doing what you do? The answer requires figuring out who you hope to become as a person, a motive that can add meaning to your life. Determining the true reasons you want to reach a goal helps you achieve it. The power of your convictions will keep you from becoming disillusioned and off track. And if fear paralyzes you, Warrell suggests some tactics you can use to beat it. getAbstract recommends her encouragement to anyone trying to get out of a rut and achieve meaningful goals. Margie Warrell | Wiley 2013 | 272 pg. | ISBN: 9781118505588 5. YOUR LEADERSHIP STORY Every leader has a story. Polish, update and tell the story you want others to tell about you. Negative stories about corporate leaders can damage their reputations and undermine their leadership impact. Leaders can't lead without their colleagues' regard. Monitor what people think of you, and be ready to replace whispered negative hearsay with positive facts. Prepare to tell a good "leadership story" about yourself in words and deeds. Marriott vice president and leadership development expert Timothy J. Tobin teaches you how to develop and convey your story. His worksheets, self-questions and resource appendix are very useful. Although some of his ideas may seem hard to implement – like asking your colleagues to assess your leadership and finding ways through your actions to tell a great story about yourself without blowing any faint reputation for a respectable level of humility – his message is solid: Leadership isn't something you just do; it is something you must reflect on carefully. getAbstract recommends his advice to emerging and experienced leaders and to those who want to know more about how to shape their reputation. Timothy J. Tobin | Berrett-Koehler 2015 | 168 pg. | ISBN: 9781626562943 Reviews provided by: CAREER TRAINING T R A I N F O R A C A R E E R I N HEALTHCARE I N A S L I T T L E A S 8 MONTHS T R A I N I N : Medical Billing & Insurance Coding Dental Assistant Pharmacy Technician Medical Assistant W E A L S O T R A I N F O R : Business Office Administration Computer Systems Technician Criminal Justice + Automotive Technician + C A L L T O D A Y ! 888.229.8185 w w w . u e i l e a r n i n g . c o m Not all programs available in all campuses | Job Placement Assistance + Can be completed in as little as 9 months | Financial Aid available for those who qualify For more information on our graduation rates, median student debts, etc., please visit www.ueilearning.com Career Education A N A H E I M | E L M O N T E | E N C I N O | G A R D E N A H U N T I N G T O N P A R K | O N T A R I O | R I V E R S I D E UEI is now enrolling for the Medical Assistant program!

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