Steve Gilliland

No matter what you do for a living (maybe your functional expertise is in marketing, HR, or information technology) and regardless of the industry in which you serve (perhaps it's manufacturing, education, healthcare, hospitality, or financial services), you want to know how to get from "here" to "there." You want to be heard, trusted, and recognized for your expertise. You want a proverbial (or literal) seat at the table where critical decisions are being made. And you want to be more than just a worker bee ... you want to be a change maker and a trusted advisor to whom respected colleagues or clients come when seeking insight into important issues. Even if you're a little shy or incredibly humble, you want to be known and be seen for what makes you special in your field of practice and in the industry you serve. You want to be sought-after. If you've ever wished you could live up to a professional bio or introduction that included words like "acclaimed," "renowned," or "sought-after," this book is for you. Join author, entrepreneur, and (you guessed it) sought-after HR expert Karen A. Young for a candid and practical discussion of what it takes to get from "here" to "there" in your career. All Sought-After Professionals Were Once Entry-Level EmployeesHere's the truth: We all start at the bottom, seeking knowledge, opportunity, and eventually respect and even acclaim. All sought-after professionals were once entry-level employees, stumbling their way into professions, learning "the hard way," and feeling like they might never be heard, trusted, or recognized for their passion, hard work, and expertise. If only there was a formula for becoming sought-after ... Now, there is. Karen A. Young's 2023 book offers an unfiltered account of what it takes to climb the corporate ladder, drawing upon her own experiences of making big mistakes that could have been "career-ending moves," and eventually locking in on a formula for career success and social mobility that can work for readers of all stripes. Four Building Blocks for Becoming a Trusted AdvisorBeing sought-after requires that you be: A subject-matter expert - "Know YOUR Stuff "A broad thinker - "Know THEIR Stuff "A strong communicator - "Know the AUDIENCE "A champion for change - "Be FLEXIBLE "Through personal stories, insights from sought-after experts in various fields, practical exercises (yes, there's "homework "), and a guided tour through her powerful four-part framework for becoming sought-after, Karen A. Young teaches readers how to prioritize self-awareness as they ascend the leadership ladder, how to set themselves apart from the rest, and how to earn (and keep ) workplace and professional credibility in a skeptical world. Mastering the Sought-After Framework allows you to become trusted so you can do more, be more, achieve more, and serve more.

Save time. Save money. Save heartache. This one-stop shop for self-improvement combines the art and science of over thirty years of Dr. Tina Thomas’ experience as a gestalt therapist to give you the tools to the “fire” of your personal problems rather than dealing with all the psychoanalytical “smoke.” Issues with work, goal achievement, anxiety, stress, depression, relationships? The Ultimate Edge gives you an edge in life by explaining how your brain creates your mental maps that initially protect you but ultimately can sabotage your life. You will learn how to change those mental maps so that, as far as your brain is concerned, you have an alternate past, which by default creates an alternate present and future, filled with liberating possibilities. Additionally, you will learn about the seven most misunderstood emotions and how to utilize them to your advantage. Finally, you will learn how to get your RAS in gear. The reticular activating system is a filter in the brain that, once activated, helps you to achieve your goals quickly and dynamically. More than an owner’s manual for your brain, The Ultimate Edge is a guidebook to more peace, passion, and power than you ever imagined!

Save time. Save money. Save heartache. This one-stop shop for self-improvement combines the art and science of over thirty years of Dr. Tina Thomas’ experience as a gestalt therapist to give you the tools to the “fire” of your personal problems rather than dealing with all the psychoanalytical “smoke.” Issues with work, goal achievement, anxiety, stress, depression, relationships? The Ultimate Edge gives you an edge in life by explaining how your brain creates your mental maps that initially protect you but ultimately can sabotage your life. You will learn how to change those mental maps so that, as far as your brain is concerned, you have an alternate past, which by default creates an alternate present and future, filled with liberating possibilities. Additionally, you will learn about the seven most misunderstood emotions and how to utilize them to your advantage. Finally, you will learn how to get your RAS in gear. The reticular activating system is a filter in the brain that, once activated, helps you to achieve your goals quickly and dynamically. More than an owner’s manual for your brain, The Ultimate Edge is a guidebook to more peace, passion, and power than you ever imagined!