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Books and Articles by S. Gary Snodgrass

"The diverse topics of my books and articles reflect a breadth of experience dedicated to enriching you as a professional and as a person, for the challenges of the business world not only build character, but reveal it. In invite you to read, learn, and enjoy." -SGS

Stepping Up, 12 Ways to Rev Up, Revitalize, or Renew Your Career by S. Gary Snodgrass, Greenleaf Book Group Press, 2006.

Whether you're just starting out, making a move in your current organization, or changing positions entirely, your career will mean business if you follow the twelve guidelines in Stepping Up. Real life case studies illustrate how others have tapped their potential and raised the bar. Action steps will support your progress whether you want to overcome the fear of career change, master a new environment, take on additional responsibility, balance work and life or more, Whatever the path, these Stepping Up guidelines are your guide to career success.

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To learn more about the twelve guidelines and how they can transform your career, link to chapter one, then get a copy of Stepping UP via the ordering information below.

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When Your Career Means Business, by S. Gary Snodgrass.

Written as a series of memos to you, the reader, this primer provides guidelines for managing your personal career and professional life. By applying the principles in this book, your career can mean business whatever your profession. Though lifelong learning and clear, self-to-self communication, you can create an environment which allows you to evolve to your highest self. It's the level that maximizes your talent and expands your passion, speeds growth and brings great success. Ultimately, it is the point at which your career means business and at which you are equipped to joyfully pursue the business of life.

1. The Business Environment Starts With You - Learn to succeed in a new environment by facing challenges and seeking opportunities. Balancing your perspective not only provides insights but opens many doors to success.

2. Your Real Profession is Lifelong Learning - Learning never stops for successful people. Continual growth allows you to more astutely "e-value-ate" turning points in your career and make your road to success a joy ride in the best sense of the term.

3. Communicating Your Self - Your business strengths are in the eye of the beholder whether that's your boss, your colleagues, your industry, or yourself. Reaching the next level means packaging those strengths into Brand You. The best way to do this is with clarity and vision, honing your focus in an unclear world.

4. Personal Evolution - When You Mean Business - By tapping your full potential you not only can turn your career around but position yourself for future stardom. This is best done by becoming a top performer now. Taking this step involves mentoring, a process that starts with "we" not "me" and is used to create success.

"Like my books, my articles cover a wide range of topics to acquaint you with many aspects of the business world. I invite you to explore those available for download. They will inspire ideas and questions that lead you to new ground." - SGS

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• CEOs to Promote Worker Education - Area Execs Want Deep Talent Pool
  
• Learn From the Past, But Keep Focus Firmly on the Future
  
• Evaluate Skills, and Watch Career Go to a Different Level
  
• Strike a Balance in Work, Life and Career Gets a Boost Too
  
• Career Can be a Joy Ride if Steered in the Right Direction
  
• Tapping into your Passions Helps You Locate True Vocation
  
• When Old Strengths are Seen as Weaknesses in a New Job
  
• Environmental Change is Gonna Come
  
• With Change comes a Chance to Grow, Shine
  
• Wish You Were a Star? Become One
  
• Making Your Brand Stand Out*
  
• Turn Turning Points into Opportunity*
  
• Learning Never Stops for Successful People*
  
• Riding the Wave of Professional Change - the Advantages of Lifelong Learning