When you’re new to the workforce, ambition and talent aren’t enough—getting on the fast track to success requires much more. If you’re a recent college graduate or new hire, Effective Immediately shows you how to excel at your first job and jump-start your career. As an up-and-coming professional, you’ll learn how to transform yourself from entry-level employee into skilled, invaluable all-star during your first year on the job. Accomplished young professional Emily Bennington and her mentor, seasoned manager Skip Lineberg, empower you to: • Establish yourself as a top performer from day one • Use every task—even grunt work—as an opportunity to shine • Earn the respect of your boss, colleagues, and clients • Cope with conflict, mistakes, and toxic coworkers • Land key assignments and gain greater responsibility • Manage projects and lead teams like a pro Packed with practical advice, useful resources, and wisdom from former newbies, this savvy hand-book gives you the tools, knowledge, and confidence you need to reach your highest potential.

A veteranFortune 500CFO and business innovator shares her breakthrough program to tap the leader within “Blythe McGarvie incites readersto think about the connections between success, ethics, and financial prowess.” —Steve Ballmer, CEO, Microsoft During her extensive experience studying effectiveness in business, leadership expert Blythe McGarvie uncovered a vital lesson: successful leaders are systems thinkers. By managing the two forces that power the essential dynamic of business systems, integration (fitting in) and transformation (standing out), managers and executives will generate astonishing results: solutions are created, teamwork grows, change is embraced, and effectiveness is improved and rewarded. Now, in Fit In, Stand Out, McGarvie presents her breakthrough program thatwill help you become a more effective leader. She reveals how integration and transformation function as the yin and yang of business, working together and balancing each other to form the two sides of leadership success. By mastering these imperatives through the revolutionary FISO FACTOR, you will become a team player while simultaneously advocating change and fostering long-term growth. Fit In, Stand Out provides the keys to mastering the six agents of FISO (financial acumen, integrity, alliances, learning, perspective, and global citizenship), and the attitudes, behaviors, and characteristics (ABCs) you need to wield them.

Born To Stand Out, Not To Fit In. Empower Yourself To Live An Extraordinary Life is the ultimate guide for you to empower yourself to achieve your goals and dreams by becoming spiritually awakened and balanced. It is based on the Empowerment Mastery System that Teuta created to inspire you become more productive, more driven, and more alive. It will help you find your purpose in life and activate your full potential. REVIEWS: "Born To Stand Out, Not To Fit In, is a very captivating, empowering, emotional and easy to read book. This is a true account of the ordeal the author encountered who I happen to be honoured to be close to. Teuta is a very powerful woman of God and a spiritual leader too. The book has clearly demonstrated this aspect of her including her strong faith and belief in God. All these helped her in her miraculous escape from unimaginable situations. This highly inspirational book is worth investing in."- Nicky Oke, Property Investor, BA (Hons) Econs., MBA, DBA Researcher, DWP/Kings College, Cambridge University Summer School Graduate, Co-founder Niam Assets LTD, www.NiamAssets.com "This book is a source of inspiration to everyone that is going through adversity of any sort. It proves that, it doesn't matter whatever challenge you are experiencing, the power to overcome it lies within us. This is definitely an interesting read and I will encourage everyone to read this book for we all are bound to experience one form of challenge or the other at different stages of our life. Thanks Teuta for inspiring the world by sharing your own story so that we can all learn from it." - Aminu Ahmadu, Property Investor, Co-founder Niam Assets LTD., www.NiamAssets.com "I am a survivor myself and as a psychotherapist / mentor I have worked deeply in healing the losses and the grief of many people. I could see since I met Teuta how she has risen over her difficulties and challenges in life and is now at service to humanity with a smile in her face and a steady heartbeat which allows her to be fully present for her clients, friends & family. She is indeed an extraordinary woman and you can see it as you go through reading this wonderful book." -Viola Edward, Author, TransCultural Psychotherapist & Breathwork Lead Trainer www.ViolaEdward.com "Teuta is one of the most inspirational people I know. She has travelled an incredible journey of hope, of courage and triumphed through a true testing of the strength of the human spirit. God has blessed Teuta and her amazing passion and her wisdom is collected within the pages of this book. It's a must read for anyone who is searching for their soul purpose or a road map towards the life that you truly deserve. Teuta's techniques take you to the core of your being, and through self empowerment & life-skills towards the greatest potential within. "Born To Stand Out, Not To Fit In" will inspire you to take your next level in life, and the results that you will achieve will be extraordinary!" - Steve Frew, Scotland's First Gymnastics Commonwealth Games Gold Medallist www.SteveFrew.co.uk

Standing out is no longer optional Too many people believe that if they keep their heads down and work hard, they’ll be recognized on the merits of their work. But that’s simply not true anymore. “Safe” jobs disappear daily, and the clamor of everyday life drowns out ordinary contributions. To make a name for yourself, to create true job security, and to make a difference in the world, you have to share your unique perspective and inspire others to take action. But in a noisy world where it seems everything’s been said—and shouted from the rooftops—how can your ideas stand out? Fortunately, you don’t have to be a genius or a worldwide superstar to make an impact. Drawing on interviews with more than fifty thought leaders in fields ranging from business to genomics to urban planning, Dorie Clark shows how these masters achieved success and how anyone—with hard work—can do the same. Whether it’s learning to ask the right questions, developing and building on an expert niche, or combining disparate fields to get a new perspective, Clark outlines ways to develop the ideas that set you apart. Of course, having a breakthrough insight is only half the battle. If you really want to share your ideas, you have to find a way to build an audience, communicate your message, and inspire others to embrace your vision. Starting small is fine; Clark provides a step-by-step guide to help you leverage your existing networks, attract new people to your cause, and, ultimately, build a community around your ideas. Featuring vivid examples based on interviews with influencers such as Seth Godin, David Allen, and Daniel Pink, Clark shows you how to break through and ensure that your ideas get noticed. Becoming a thought leader in your company or in your profession is the ultimate career insurance. But—even more important—it’s also a chance to change the world for the better. Whatever your cause, perspective, or point of view, the world can’t afford for the best ideas to remain buried inside you. Whether it’s how to improve the educational system or how to make your company more efficient, your ideas matter. The world needs your insights, and it’s time to be bold.

Quickly learn the basics of DV filmmaking without the need for any training with the short cuts found in this book. Featuring blueprints to help you structure and complete certain types of films, key cards that help explain the essential knowledge in a way that is readily accessible during shooting, and 200 easy-to-read tables packed with information, Russell Evans breaks down the art of digital video creation in a concise and fun format that makes it easy to pick up and start shooting. You'll learn how to do everything from script writing to sound recording, and before you know it, you'll be creating your own short films, music videos, school projects, or web videos.

StandOut, the revolutionary new book and online assessment tool from Marcus Buckingham, is the result of extensive research, statistical testing, and analysis of the world's top performers. From the coauthor of Now, Discover Your Strengths and the recognized leader of the strengths movement, StandOut unveils your top two Strength Roles and offers sharp, practical ideas that professionals and managers in any organization can use to find their edge and win at work.

Want the secret to getting hired? 1) Stop unknowingly under-selling yourself with a half-a**ed resume: The majority of candidates don't realize they are doing it all wrong – their resume tells the story of a person half as qualified, half as interesting, and half as well suited to the role at hand as they really are. Learn how to tell a compelling story of your life – identify and demonstrate uniquely valuable skills and traits, and above all a perfect fit for the company and job to which you're applying. Stand out of the crowd with this pragmatic step-by-step job application guide – You shouldn't have to read a 400-page tome to write a 2-page resume. Follow this series of punchy activities, questions and tools to help you think through what makes you uniquely hirable and to present yourself in the light you deserve. 2) Focus on Tangible outputs. By the end of this book, you'll have created: A compelling and coherently powerful story based on your unique set of personal assets and experiences. A standout resume that demands the attention and consideration of recruiters. A personal elevator pitch and cover letter that crystalizes your value and your ideal fit into your dream-company and role. A map of the perfect channels to get your resume into the hands of someone who matters, and ensure an invitation to that all-important interview. Why Should you believe me? In my time at McKinsey, Oxford and most recently Google, I have personally assessed multitudes of candidates across classic big-3-type consulting, tech strategy and product manager interviews. I have participated in hiring committee review discussions of hundreds of candidates and I have trained hundreds more in 1:1 and group settings. I have seen candidates both great and terrible, but those that stand out most starkly in my mind, and the vast majority of that I've seen, are the “woefully underprepared”. Let me show you how to avoid the same traps that I've seen dozens of other great candidates succumb to.