Take Charge of Your Talent Three Keys to Thriving in Your Career, Organization, and Life

If you feel stuck, stymied, or stagnant in your career, this book shows you how to make the most of your talent now. Whether on the front line or in the corner office, every employee and every manager can take charge of their own talent development and find greater career success and job satisfaction. This book provides proven tools to target your potential and unlock your better brain performance. You'll enjoy a Talent Catalyst Conversation to stimulate new ideas. Then, easy-to-follow Talent Boosters and Talent Asset Builders will help you translate your intentions into lasting results. What's more, you'll see how you can work with others to create a bubble-up culture of talent development that works for everyone. Start right now, right where you are, to reap benefits for your career, your organization, and the world around you.

Don Maruska founded and was CEO of three Silicon Valley companies and now inspires and guides leaders and teams around the world to be their best in their work and careers. He is the author of How Great Decisions Get Made.
Jay Perry is one of the founders of Coach University and the International Coach Federation and has over two decades of experience bringing forth the creative genius of people in all walks of life.

Foreword
Introduction: The Perfect Moment Is Now
Your Take Charge Checklist

1st Key: Power Up Your Talent Story
Chapter 1 Be Your Own Hero
Chapter 2 Explore a Talent Catalyst Conversation
Chapter 3 Connect with a Catalyst

2nd Key: Accelerate through Obstacles
Chapter 4 Keep Your Hopes Humming
Chapter 5 Grab Opportunities to Grow
Chapter 6 Challenge Yourself to Stretch

3rd Key: Multiply the Payoffs for Yourself and Others
Chapter 7 Create Enduring Career Assets
Chapter 8 Share the Wealth and Everyone Wins
Chapter 9 Champion a Take-Charge Talent Culture

Resources:
a. The Take Charge of Your Talent Manifesto
b. Frequently Asked Questions about the Talent Catalyst Conversation
c. Sample Talent Catalyst Conversation Transcript and Summary
d. Services Available to Support You
e. Join Us Online
Notes
Acknowledgments
Index
About the Authors