Ruth Gerath

From Hired to Happy: the Secrets to a Vibrant Career and a Fulfilling Life Ruth Gerath

You have more control over your career success and your personal well-being than you may think. In this lively and easy-to-read book, Ruth Gerath shows you how to take control of your career and your life in a whole new way.  Through stories from executives, managers, and employees of companies from Fortune 10s to start-ups, and research in Positive Psychology, Ruth gives you real-life examples of how others have changed their careers and lives for the better, and how you can too.  In From Hired to Happy you will discover: - How to develop the characteristics that business leaders consider most important for career success- Scientifically proven techniques that help increase happiness - Why happiness is important to your career success, your income, and your personal life- Strategies that increase the effectiveness of professional skill development- What naturally happy people do, how it improves their chances for success, and what you can learn from themIn this tough economic climate, you may be looking for a job or staying-put in one that you've been at for a while.  In either case, in From Hired to Happy you will learn:- How to become more attractive to employers- How to increase your level of engagement in your work- How to be viewed as valued team member- If you are a leader you will learn what it really takes to motivate your team membersIncluded are simple yet powerful exercises designed shift your perspective and deepen your knowledge.