If You're Curious About These Questions...
You should listen to this audiobook
- What’s the secret to making yourself completely indispensable in an unpredictable economy where no job is truly safe?
- Did you know that the most successful professionals don't wait for traditional training, but instead use a specific mindset to "stretch" their own potential?
- What if you could future-proof your career today so that you remain the most in-demand person in the room, no matter how much technology changes?
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Key Takeaways from Stretch
- Discover the three stretch imperatives to keep your career on track: taking control of your situation, broadening your options, and setting realistic goals.
- Learn how to continuously develop your skill set on the job by performing regular self-assessments and remaining open to constructive feedback.
- Understand why cultivating a broad network of both personal and professional contacts is essential for uncovering hidden career opportunities.
- Find out how collecting a diverse variety of work experiences can help you pinpoint your true passion and make you a highly valuable asset in any industry.
- Master the resilience needed to bounce forward from sudden career setbacks by treating professional failures as a springboard for future growth.
Learning Tools
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Three Stretch Imperatives+
On-the-Job Learning+
Expanding Opportunities+
Overcoming Setbacks+
Future-Proofing Your Career+
Actionable Mindset+
Quiz — Test Your Understanding
Question 1 of 6
According to the book, what are the three 'stretch imperatives' every professional should keep in mind?
Question 2 of 6
What key lesson about openness and feedback is demonstrated by the story of Chris, the frustrated executive trainer?
Question 3 of 6
How does the book suggest you should approach your career to increase your professional opportunities?
Question 4 of 6
In the context of bouncing back from career setbacks, what does the advice to 'announce' mean?
Question 5 of 6
As workplace hierarchies flatten and technical requirements change, what non-technical skill does the book highlight as indispensable for tomorrow's workforce?
Question 6 of 6
What actionable advice does the book give for employees who feel useless or depressed at work?
Stretch — Full Chapter Overview
- 1Recommendation
- 2To expand your career possibilities, stay in control, keep options open, and set clear goals.
- 3Stay open to learning at work and to listening to feedback.
- 4Career opportunities arise through networking and accumulating new experiences.
- 5Turn career setbacks into forward momentum, and never lose sight of your goals.
- 6Your job tasks will evolve, but emotional intelligence will equip you for any future.
Stretch Summary & Overview
Stretch (2015) is about the art of growing your career in ways that will make you an in-demand force in an increasingly unpredictable economy. There’s very little you can take for granted in these chaotic times, but there are reliable methods you can use today to help ensure work for you tomorrow. No one wants to be left behind. Be proactive and make yourself indispensable no matter what the future has in store.
Who Should Listen to Stretch?
- Anyone preparing for the future
- Entrepreneurs who want to be more adaptable
- Unemployed people hoping to find new purpose in their work
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