Ralph de la Vega, President and CEO of AT&T Mobility and Consumer Markets, shares the lessons learned in business and in life along the journey from Cuba to Corporate America.
Ralph de la Vega arrived in the United States from Cuba in 1962. He was alone. He was scared. He was 10. Separated from his parents by Cuban authorities just moments before they were to board a plane to Miami, de la Vega was baptized early--and abruptly--in the waters of adversity. It would be four long years before his mother, father, and sister gained legal passage to America. But while the boy would never have chosen such circumstance, it's the man who can look back and say he would not have changed it.
In Obstacles Welcome, de la Vega recounts his journey as a young Cuban immigrant to president and CEO of AT&T Mobility and Consumer Markets, a subsidiary of AT&T Inc. (NYSE: T). A frontliner in the converging worlds of technology and communications, de la Vega takes readers behind the scenes of the Internet revolution, shares insights from the nation's top technology companies, and chronicles the incredible obstacles intrinsic to successfully merging the largest wireless operations in U.S. history--those of Cingular Wireless and AT&T Wireless.
Obstacles Welcome is an innovation manifesto for those committed to bigger thinking and greater results both professionally and personally. He clearly defines how to:
* Create a detailed action plan to boost success
* Identify and take calculated risks without fear
* Create a values-centric, decisive leadership style
* Transform vision into measurable results
* Recognize opportunities and overcome obstacles
* Communicate well and build alignment
* Unlearn thinking that hinders innovation
* Dream big and throw off mental limits once and for all
Opening a powerful cache of business strategy and in-the-trenches wisdom, de la Vega illustrates that within each obstacle we encounter, there's an opportunity that carries the potential to transform our thinking, our organizations, our communities, and our world.
PRAISE FOR OBSTACLES WELCOME
." . . T]hrough his compelling story, Ralph shows how to turn almost any challenge into the opportunity of a lifetime. This is great insight for any professional or any young person aspiring to learn how to overcome obstacles and accept new challenges." -- Randall Stephenson, Chairman & CEO, AT&T, Inc.
"I recommend this book to those looking to improve their opportunities, as well as those providing leadership in this diverse society." -- Ambassador Andrew Young, former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, former Mayor of Atlanta, former president of the National Council of Churches
"His journey is an inspirational story of leadership vision and the ability to achieve success in the face of enormous challenges and obstacles." -- Gerry Czarnecki, President, CEO & Managing Partner, O2Media
"This book is a must-read for anyone not afraid to make your dreams come true, regardless of where you are in your professional or personal life." -- Ernest Bromley, Chairman and CEO, Bromley Communications, LLC
"Without a doubt, this is one of the most inspiring books and one of the best business publications that I've read in my 40-plus years in the communications business." -- John Graham, Chairman, Fleishman-Hillard Inc.
"Ralph de la Vega tells an All-American story for our times." -- Henry Cisneros, Executive Chairman, CityView; former U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development; former Mayor of San Antonio
A former FBI counter-espionage agent offers field-tested methods for readers to develop mental toughness. She provides a curated package of tools and techniques to help them realize they are capable of far more than they believe to be possible.
In this revised and updated edition of Secrets of a Strong Mind, LaRae Quy combines FBI training with no-nonsense real-talk on how you can develop your maximum potential.
It's not obstacles that hold you back, it's your attitude about both them and yourself. Many people feel overwhelmed. Secrets of a Strong Mind is a timely slap in the face to remind us that grit and mental toughness are needed to stick to our values so we can face our challenges and live a more successful life.
The powerful principles in this book will help you forge an unbeatable attitude, formulate action plans, and develop the tenacity to succeed in both your personal and professional lives.
Productivity affects your daily life and how much happy you are. You can rapidly increase the quality of your life by boosting up your productivity. A productive person is no magician. He is exactly the same person as you are. He doesn't have any more time in their day than you do. The only difference between him and you is how he uses his time. Productivity isn't that much about efficiency but rather about effectiveness - what you do rather that how you do it .
In this book, Productivity Success, you will learn how to: - Change your mindset to become a productive person. - Identify important work and urgent work, learning how to effectively complete both. - Work within the common workspace settings and environments. - Use your tools and activities to finish work and create margin. - Interact with yourself and others in regards to your job and workflow. In this book, we're not going to be doing any magic tricks. We are going to show how to get more done in less time. We are going to discover how to combine the effectiveness and efficiency in order to become highly productive person.
Where do the spies, diplomats, soldiers, and FBI agents go when their formal service ends? For most of us, full retirement is not an immediate reality. The decision to leave or retire from government is hard Deciding what to do next is even harder.
Author and Career Coach Alison P. Bouwmeester served for 28 years as a senior leader in the Central Intelligence Agency's Directorate of Operations. After retiring from the CIA, she spent nearly a decade as a senior business executive in the defense contracting industry, rising to Vice President for Business Development. In 2018, Alison became a Certified Professional Career Coach and founded Futurity to coach others through successful career transitions as someone who has "walked the walk".
In this book, dozens of former intelligence, diplomatic, military and national security professionals share candid comments, valuable tips and sage advice.
Considering a job change? Pondering a second career? Thinking about potential retirement? This is your guide
Автор: Gunshore Angela M. Название: Military to Civilian Career: A Transition Guidebook ISBN: 1098381637 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781098381639 Издательство: Gazelle Book Services Рейтинг: Цена: 3447.00 р. Наличие на складе: Нет в наличии.
Описание: The Military to Civilian Career Transition Guidebook was created to help those who are currently in the military, have recently transitioned out of the military and seasoned veterans. Inside this book are sources, sites, tips and worksheets that will guide service members throughout their transition. Each chapter focuses on a certain topics and works together as a unified plan. The book will discuss a variety of ways to prepare for the transition from the military to the civilian sector. The book also discusses resume writing, job search techniques, and recommends certain sites, organizations, and groups that help veterans. Angela Gunshore has spent over 25 years working with transitioning military, veterans, and their spouses as a facilitator, instructor, coach, and career advisor. Her experiences and research created this guidebook to help active-duty service members successfully prepare for separation from the military. This book is a great resource for any veteran.
Описание: Navigating the Open Road: Selected Readings on Mapping Your Post-College Career is designed to help graduating college and university seniors seek their first full-time position. The text highlights the intricacies of the job search process and how students can position themselves for the best chance at finding their dream job.Divided into five units, the book helps readers navigate the roadwork of their career. The first unit includes a series of articles that address why personality matters, how to assess your own personality traits, and the relationship between job success, personality, and IQ. The second unit focuses on resume development and applicant tracking systems. In the third unit, students learn the art of the cover letter, from understanding the necessary components to attaching an electronic signature to creating a communication that could result in a job interview. The fourth unit discusses technology and the job search, including information on LinkedIn, Glassdoor, mobile technology, and more. In the final unit, students learn how to promote themselves successfully and answer difficult questions during the interview process.Providing readers with critical information on managing the job search process and improving their chances of securing a meaningful job, Navigating the Open Road is an ideal resource for graduating students.
Описание: JOB SUCCESS IN 90 DAYS will provide you with insight, skills and confidence to navigate a successful job transition, ideally within the first 90 days.As you move through the chapters you will observe the unfolding of our intentional transition strategy.
Автор: Freedman Toby Название: Career Opportunities in Biotechnology and Drug Development ISBN: 0879698802 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780879698805 Издательство: NBN International Рейтинг: Цена: 5280.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: As the world of biotechnology has grown in leaps and bounds, so too have the career opportunities. But the choices can be daunting. What types of jobs are available? How do you get your foot in the door? What will your job entail if you become a �Preclinical Project Manager� or a �Process Scientist�? What�s the difference between biotech and pharma? Career Opportunities in Biotechnology and Drug Development provides a comprehensive and systematic overview of careers in the life science industry, with all their ups and downs. The author, Toby Freedman, Ph.D., has conducted interviews with hundreds of key players in the industry, who provide firstDShand explanations of their dayDStoDSday roles and responsibilities, and offer key insights into how they landed those jobs in the first place. Careers in everything from discovery research to venture capital are covered in detail. Each chapter includes valuable sections on preparing yourself for a prospective career: educational requirements and personality characteristics needed; recommendations of books, magazines, and Web site resources; and issues to consider regarding salary and compensation. The book also includes interviewing and job searching tips, as well as suggestions on writing a resume specifically for industry. Career Opportunities in Biotechnology and Drug Development is an essential guide for science graduates and medical, business, legal, highDStech or engineering professionals. With discussions of job security, future trends, and potential career paths, even those already working in industry will find helpful information on how to take advantage of opportunities available within their own companies and elsewhere. This book will help you make wiser and more informed decisions about what role you would like to play in the biotechnology and drug development industry.
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