This book presents a comprehensive method for artists to recover their creativity from various blocks such as limiting beliefs, fear, self-sabotage, and other inhibiting forces. It is designed to help individuals discover and develop their artistic potential, whether as writers, painters, poets, or musicians. The book emphasizes the connection between creativity and spirituality, providing step-by-step exercises to nurture creative expression as a consistent part of daily life.
In 'Bowling Alone', Robert D. Putnam presents extensive data showing how Americans have become disconnected from family, friends, neighbors, and democratic structures. He argues that this decline in social capital has significant negative impacts on physical and civic health. The book explores various factors contributing to this decline, including changes in work, family structure, suburbanization, and the influence of technology such as television and the internet. Putnam also discusses historical precedents and potential solutions for reviving civic engagement and social connections.
Never Search Alone offers a time-tested, multi-step process to help job seekers find fulfilling roles. It emphasizes the importance of a Job Search Council for emotional support, identifying Candidate-Market fit, and negotiating effectively for success in new positions. The book provides exercises, tools, and templates to aid in this process.
This book compiles Epictetus' essential teachings, offering practical guidance on Stoicism. It emphasizes accepting what is beyond one's control while focusing on personal actions and self-discipline. The manual is a contemporary English translation of his philosophy.
Phyl Terry is the author of Never Search Alone, which I’ve seen so many people reference as the most impactful guide they read for finding a job. Phyl was on the founding team of the first company Amazon acquired back in the ’90s and then was CEO of pioneering product consulting firm Creative Good, with companies like Apple, Facebook, and Microsoft as customers. Today, Phyl is the founder and CEO of Collaborative Gain, which 20 years ago pioneered bringing councils to senior product leaders and GMs in Silicon Valley. That’s their day job—in addition to that, Phyl runs a free global community for job seekers based on their latest book. In our conversation, we discuss:
• Why you should never search for a job alone
• How job search councils work
• How to determine your “candidate-market fit”
• How to conduct a listening tour
• Creating your job mission and OKRs
• How to negotiate job offers
• The art of asking for help
• Tactics for effective networking and interviewing
• Much more
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Find the transcript and show notes at: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/land-your-dream-phyl-terry
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Where to find Phyl Terry:
• X: https://x.com/phylterry
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/phylterry/
• Website: https://www.phyl.org/
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• Newsletter: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com
• X: https://twitter.com/lennysan
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lennyrachitsky/
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In this episode, we cover:
(00:00) Phyl’s background
(01:58) The concept of job search councils
(04:27) The power of community in job searching
(08:55) The scale and structure of job search councils
(12:27) The impact of job search councils
(20:19) The concept of candidate-market fit
(22:50) Writing a Mnookin two-pager
(24:37) Conducting listening tours
(30:12) Creating a focused candidate-market fit
(36:20) Advice on finding the right stage of company for you
(40:37) Identifying your unique path
(45:30) Navigating tough job markets
(49:07) Playing to win
(53:36) Negotiation tactics for job offers
(01:05:12) The gratitude house exercise
(01:10:48) The power of asking for help
(01:19:18) How to ask for help
(01:28:40) Final thoughts and advice
(01:38:21) Lightning round
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