Trajectory

March 24, 2014
Walmart executive Van Rooy, who oversees employee engagement and performance management, sees the concept of career trajectory as a “process of progression” that an individual can harness to achieve success. He identifies seven essential factors that make or break career success and reveals strategies that readers can draw upon. His tactics help readers recognize and capitalize on opportunities for growth, with suggestions regarding seeking and utilizing feedback, especially the negative kind, and exploiting the power of persistence. Throughout, he offers sound and pertinent advice, before hitting his stride in the chapter on thinking big, acting small, and moving quickly, in which he explores goal management, the importance of “small bites,” decision-making, and more. Other topics include overcoming plateaus and stagnation, and growing through failure. Each chapter ends with an exercise designed to get the mental juices flowing and prompt reflection. Blending a psychology background with a wealth of professional experience, Van Rooy presents a practical and effective way to plan for success now, the near future, and beyond. Agent: Jeffrey Krames, JK Literary.