Don't Quit Yet!

About the Book

Have you ever felt so frustrated with your boss, coworkers, endless meetings, and work demands that you wanted to quit? A recent study by Gallup reports that almost 60% of employees are unhappy – and half are planning to leave. While there are many books and experts telling us that work satisfaction is just getting a good education and finding the right company, the truth is that workplace savvy determines job satisfaction and career success. In Don’t Quit Yet! you’ll learn how to deal with demanding bosses, difficult coworkers, and dysfunctional teams. Find out how to: • optimize networks, navigate the culture, and build your personal brand; • develop a mindset and attitude that will keep you motivated; • adjust the “hat” you wear based on the situation. The author also highlights the three pillars of savvy: thinking differently, working differently, and being seen differently. In fact, the book is divided into three sections, with each section delving into one of the pillars. Get innovative solutions to real-life work frustrations with the easy-to-follow steps in this action guide to career success.

About the Author

Robert Ernest, PhD, has more than twenty-five years of experience as a human resources executive, career coach, consultant, and instructor at Northwestern University. His consulting clients include Northern Trust Bank, Budget Rent-a-Car, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Chicago Board of Trade, DeVry, and Stanley Tools. He is a founding partner of Trends Research, a consulting firm dedicated to educating employees about the workplace and helping organizations to better engage their people. He earned a Ph.D. in social psychology from Loyola University and lives in the Chicago area with his wife, Terri.