{"product_id":"play-the-game-insider-strategies-to-thrive-in-your-early-career-without-compromising-ambition-values-or-wellbeing-paperback","title":"Play the Game: Insider Strategies to Thrive In Your Early Career Without Compromising Ambition, Values, or Wellbeing - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMarcia Homer\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eEllen Raim\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEntering the workforce is challenging enough - but doing it as a Gen Z professional brings a whole new set of complexities. How do you navigate workplace dynamics when your values and communication style differ so drastically from the Gen X managers making the decisions? How can you advocate for change while building the credibility needed to be taken seriously? \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePlay the Game, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e HR veterans Ellen Raim and Marcia Homer deliver an honest, practical guide to thriving in your early career without compromising your values or wellbeing. Drawing from decades of corporate experience and extensive collaboration with Gen Z professionals, they decode the unwritten rules of the workplace and provide actionable strategies for: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilding trust across generational divides while staying true to yourself\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdvocating for change effectively and picking the right battles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManaging and navigating office politics with integrity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTurning mistakes and setbacks into opportunities for growth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreating boundaries that protect your wellbeing without derailing your career\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeveloping your professional brand and leveraging networks authentically\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003eWhether you're struggling with imposter syndrome, wondering how to ask for what you need, or trying to effect meaningful change in your organization, this guide offers the roadmap you've been looking for. With refreshing candor and deep empathy for the Gen Z experience, Raim and Homer empower you to play the game on your own terms - and win.\u003cbr\u003eDon't just survive your early career. Learn to thrive in it while staying true to who you are. \"Play the Game\" shows you how. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Authors\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eEllen Raim, the founder of ADOY, specializes in advising young professionals on navigating their early careers and supporting organizations in fostering and retaining Gen Z talent. With a unique blend of HR expertise and executive experience in C-suite roles, Ellen provides practical, empathetic strategies for both individual and organizational success. Her background in law, behavioral economics, and organizational design drives her people-first approach to workplace challenges and solutions. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMarcia Homer's career spans years in corporate Human Resources, where she has served as both a leader and a trusted business partner. With degrees in Human Resources, Social Sciences, and Applied Exercise Science, Marcia combines a deep understanding of human behavior with an approachable, candid style. Known for her talent in solving complex work issues and advocating for employee well-being, Marcia co-founded ADOY to empower young professionals to thrive independently in the work-place.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 194\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.41 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 22, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42412043174023,"sku":"9781990830716","price":26.93,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/0ae4f70f6c96f19fd21693a112a69ed6.webp?v=1741507302","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/play-the-game-insider-strategies-to-thrive-in-your-early-career-without-compromising-ambition-values-or-wellbeing-paperback","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}