WorkTopia: a down-to-earth look at work, navigating today's job market, and rising to the top

Everyone is searching for it. Everyone wants it. WorkTopia Practical, humorous, and insightful, James pulls together his 30 years of work experience (starting after his "last summer as a kid" - see Chapter 1) and education to deliver something fresh and down-to-earth. This book is perfect for young adults, graduates, and anyone who wants to gain fresh perspective on work or advance their career. With all the "influencers," bloggers, YouTube stars, and technological messiahs in our world...no one is talking about the rest of us...those who have to get up and go to work every day. If you are searching for purpose and direction in your life, WorkTopia will inspire you and help you find your path. If you want to be a leader, WorkTopia will help lay a solid foundation to build upon. If you want...ugh. Look - it's good. Just read it James Ferguson is a business and leadership professor, author, and works for a Fortune 500 company. His passion is making real world principles come alive for young adults and those who want to better themselves. With short, easy to read chapters, WorkTopia is a great resource for anyone. With chapter titles like "My Corporate Ladder is Broken" and "Would You Like Healthcare With That?", it is written lightheartedly with young adults in mind, but equally accessible for older adults.