Getting Ahead, Joel A. Garfinkle
Getting Ahead, Joel A. Garfinkle
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Getting Ahead
Three Steps to Take Your Career to the Next Level

Author: Joel A. Garfinkle, Marshall Goldsmith

Narrator: Christopher Hurt

Unabridged: 6 hr 53 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Ascent Audio

Published: 07/20/2020

Includes: Bonus Material Bonus Material Included


Synopsis

What makes one person become more successful than another? According to the author, the simple answer is that while some people leave the fate of their career in someone else's hands, others control it by focusing on three critical skills. By revealing the author's signature method--the PVI method (Perception, Visibility, and Influence)--readers will learn how to increase their profile across the organization and among higher levels of management. By providing practical advice, specific exercises and action-oriented tips, readers will learn key skills, practical tools, and approaches that can be transferred immediately to their current work situation to be seen as an invaluable resource for the company. Readers will learn how to: Increase exposure, boost visibility and enhance perceived value to their organization Increase their profile across the organization and among higher levels of management so others know them, see their results and acknowledge the impact they bring to the company  Eliminate the roadblocks that keep them from advancing Become a known, valued and desired commodity at your company.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Sid on September 18, 2023

This book is pretty good for career aspirants however the Influence part is not on par with the Perception and Visibility sections. The PVI model - true story is a good inspiring story. Recommend for those who are having trouble in understanding their next steps towards leadership......more

Goodreads review by Aniket on November 28, 2020

This is good self help book. Author speaks about 3 important topics. 1.perception : He says, a leader is one who is able to manage perceptions. Take control of how others see you 2.Presense : Increase your visibility and standout , get notified by the people who matters most 3.Exert your influence......more

Goodreads review by Narayana on December 31, 2019

It is a great book for those who are wanting to get some tips on improving perception and visibility at work while increasing the influence.......more

Goodreads review by Jary on October 06, 2013

A great concept that went just too long. Because I read this as part of The Twelve Books Club, and this was the September book choice, I have to say I read with a different agenda. My career is at a different place than many who may read this and so what I gained will certainly be different than a 3......more

Goodreads review by Casey on September 27, 2013

As a matter of disclosure I received this book as a core reviewer for the 12 Books Group with the expectation that I will post reviews on Goodreads, Amazon, my Blog and participate in the monthly discussion on Goodreads. I found this book by Joel Garfinkle interesting in that it clearly lays out how......more