If you are ready to be in charge of creating a fulfilling life, read this fabulous book to learn how to be the CEO of your career. Put your feet up and grab a cup of coffee while you soak in Paul’s insights on the little things that make a big difference in enjoying a successful career while living your best life.
Rosanna Ouellette-Pesicka,
Chief People Officer
Paul has provided an experience-based, practical guide to career development that is thoughtful and straight forward. This is a book that I will share with young people who I care about.
Steve Vanderboom
Founder and Executive Chairman
Own Your Own Career – No One Else Will is an excellent “how to” book for anyone wondering about their professional future, or even their current condition! Written by a wise and experienced corporate professional, the advice provided is applicable to those in both private and public sectors. By using the author’s own ADAPT model for career positioning, each chapter offers in-depth examples and real-life “tidbits” for the reader. Practical, engaging, and informative, the book is also a really good read.
Yvonne Caamal Canul
Superintendent of Schools
Paul provides a clear and concise guide for all career levels and types. I found the investing in yourself and do it on your own terms’ themes refreshing and have been implementing the "tidbits" in my current career and life aspirations!
Chad Barnes, Vice President, Federal Programs HSE
Chad Barnes
Vice President- HSE
This book made a great Christmas present to each of my sons who are just starting out in their careers. Paul does an outstanding job in presenting his ADAPT model to managing one’s career. His sage advice, based on his vast and diverse life experiences, is invaluable as he works through each element of the ADAPT model. It is a thoroughly enjoyable read for anyone interested in improving their career management skills, regardless of where one is in their career lifecycle.
Rod DeMaso
Senior Vice President, Insurance Industry
This book is going to be a recommendation when young professionals ask me for career advice. Both inspiring and bluntly hard hitting, the author addresses so many points it took me years to learn - if only I had this much earlier in my career (especially point #19)! Presenting advice in a point by point manner, it’s easy to read and digest.
Double A
Reader
This book is terrific! It covers everything you could wish for in sage career advice - it is perfect for yourself or even better, gift it to one of your own kids AFTER you read it!
Brian Butler
Senior Proposal Manager
Great book. Insightful tips that can apply to anyone at any age. The book is well laid out and easy to follow. Highly recommended.
Andrew Vikman
Senior Project Manager
An enjoyable read with a conversational tone. The author breaks down a career into stages, including descriptions, personal experiences, and recommendations for excelling in each. The “tidbits” are not quotes/platitudes, but in fact contain much of the how-too’s for navigating each stage with success. This would be a good gift for someone early in their career, though the content has also been useful for my late-stage transition planning.
WB
Amazon Reader
Everyone should have this book on their shelf and take the time to revisit it on a regular basis. Whether you’re a high school student trying to decide what to do after graduation, someone mid-career considering a change, or nearing retirement and trying to decide what comes next - this book offers a framework to thoughtfully evaluate what you’re doing, where you want to go, and how you might get there.
Lisa Hartwig
Senior Plan Examiner
I received this book as a gift from a good friend. This friend often sees things in me that I don't see in myself. This book reflects those feelings and inspires me. I have often felt defeated and overwhelmed. This book has a calming approach to keep you focused on the important parts in life. The ADAPT model is a simple and helpful tool that if you are not developing you should be. Most employers will not take care of you throughout your career and into retirement. Each of us need to find how to be happy, financially stable, and comfortably retire on our own terms.
Ann Jamie Shoemaker
Sales Representative
No matter your age or position in life, careers evolve, especially these days. Paul has a great way of calming the noise and settling you down to consider where or how you really want your career to evolve. We work for 40+ years and having balance, passion and always learning will lead to a more fulfilling work world than status quo job. This would be a great read for those just entering the job market or those searching for more at work. I'll be providing this as a gift for both my young nieces and a few colleagues 'trying to find their way in the world'. Highly recommended!
Cindi Sedberry
Environmental & Regulatory Director
I received Own Your Career - No One Else Will as a gift and really enjoyed reading the insights and practical tidbits that are offered throughout the book. I am at the retirement stage of my 52-year career and learned many of the tidbits as my career progressed. However, I wish this book had been available when I was starting my career to guide me along the way. I plan to give a copy to each of my children as they are in the early stages of their careers.
Michael Henley
CEO Hansen Henley Yoder & Lamb, LLC
This book's full circle approach to career guidance gave me new perspective on my career and potential transitions. The author's practical and holistic career assessment and planning guidance, with tidbits of advice based on personal and professional experience, delivers an accessible and valuable career ownership tool. I'd recommend this book to anyone at any phase in their career looking for a fresh, informed perspective to help them assess their next step - and the four steps after that.
E.H
Amazon Reader
I just graduated from college and I am beginning my career journey. The author does an amazing job introducing the ADAPT model as a track to a successful career, as well as offering helpful tidbits throughout. I found this book extremely helpful and is a must read for anyone- all career levels! Highly recommend to those beginning their careers! This is a book I will frequently reference and plan to share with family and friends.
NA
Amazon Reader
I've had this book on my bedside table for several weeks now and finally got the chance to read it. Wow! What great advice for those starting out in their career or starting to rethink a new one. As you're searching for unique ideas for graduating seniors or those looking to grow their careers, consider giving them a heads up with the sage advice in this little gem of a book.
Deborah Moazen
Vice President, Chief Marketing Officer
I received this book as a gift and wished I would have got it 6 years sooner. The ADAPT model gives you a great lens to view your career and identify where you are. With the helpful advice of Paul’s tidbits you can make the most of the stage you are in and navigate your career on your terms. Overall, this book was an easy and short read. It was packed with good content and not much fluff. I will definitely read it more than once.
Josh Kersting
Freelance Developer
I started feeling particularly uncertain about my career when the pandemic started and this book was a great reminder to actually set my priorities and think about what I want. This was the first career book that got me to think about things like how I would like to set myself up for retirement one day and that's helped me make better long-term decisions.
Leah Casselman
Digital Content Manager
Clear and concise advice from someone who has worked for clients and been a client. Especially recommend this for junior staff wondering how to grow their personal skills and their career. I use the book as a great refresher, reading a lesson a day with my morning coffee. I often find examples that I can apply to the work at hand.
NA
Amazon Reader
This book is a quick, easy read with practical guidance. Even as a 21-year professional in my industry, this book offered up new insight into ways to further advance my career. Highly recommend it for new or veteran professionals.
Tina Raap
Principal Sales and Business Develop Partner
I received this book as a gift (great content) and have since re-gifted it to my son who is pondering his career path. It has given him helpful insights and helping him develop his career roadmap. Thanks Paul!
Eric Bergsma
Controller
An incredible and successful approach to own your career and own your path! I recommend this book to anyone in the market! From junior to senior level executives, a very smooth and delightful read.
Adriana Perez
Senior Project Director
A great read. Accessible with useful advice regardless of where you're at in your career. Really helpful in framing some of those residual question about career goals and aspirations.
PE
Amazon Customer
Developing an advisory network to expand your career and business insights is a valuable lesson Paul shares. Paul uses real life examples through his "tidbits" allowing readers to move beyond concept to application.
Tidd Gift
Vice President, Market Sector Leader
Developing an advisory network to expand your career and business insights is a valuable lesson Paul shares. Paul uses real life examples through his "tidbits" allowing readers to move beyond concept to application.
Tidd Gift
Vice President, Market Sector Leader
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. As a young person just starting my career, Paul's insights have given me confidence in navigating the future of my career. Would highly recommend!
SBDEB
Amazon Reader
Simple to read and understand and covers all the bases. Great for anybody into the "for dummies" series.
Joshua Paul
Marketing Manager
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