Shifting Into Higher Gear An Owner's Manual for Uniting Your Calling and Career

by Siciliano, Tom; Caliguire, Jeff

• ISBN13: 9780787973728
• ISBN10: 0787973726
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2005-04-14
• Publisher: Jossey-Bass

Summary

Shifting Into Higher Gear "People who discover what they love and find ways to utilize their gifts and natural career strengths do all of us a favor. Tom Siciliano and Jeff Caliguire have created a great book and the tools to help you do just that. Read it and put these principles into practice." -- Ken Blanchard, coauthor, The One Minute Manager and Whale Done! "The common theme I see with top athletes and the business leaders I work with is their passion for what they do. When you take the time to prepare and educate yourself, your road to contentment in life becomes much clearer. Shifting Into Higher Gear picks up on this theme and offers vital insights into finding happiness through your career." -- Ron Shapiro, sports agent and coauthor, The Power of Nice and Tyrants, Bullies, and Impossible People "This is a treasure map designed to point out what strengths are so perfectly buried inside you." -- Peter Leffkowitz, CEO, Morgan Consulting Group, and trainer and national speaker to the recruiting industry "I see this book as a valuable tool for people both starting and deep within their career. Shifting Into Higher Gear blends faith and strategy nicely together. This is a must-read for anyone looking to find a fit between their calling and career." -- Ronald Short, Ed.D., director, Career Planning and Placement, Northern Illinois University

Author Biography

Tom Siciliano is president and founder of Integrity Recruiting & Consulting Inc., a national recruitment and consulting firm, and a principal with the Cimmaron Group, a consulting company focused on leadership development. He also is the former senior coach of careers at Willow Creek Community Church in South Barrington, Illinois, and regular speaker to career groups across the country.

Jeffrey Caliguire is a financial consultant with Smith Barney in Chicago. He works with individuals, businesses, and nonprofit organizations to unite their passion, mission, and vision with a comprehensive financial strategy. Caliguire served as founding and senior pastor of Beacon Community Church in Boston, director of Boston Sports Fellowship, and founder of the Boston Vision.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments	xiii
Introduction	xv
Part One Discovering Your Calling	1	(64)
The Four Laws of Calling	3	(7)
Spiritual Clues	10	(9)
What Am I Passionate About?	19	(8)
What Do I Value?	27	(12)
Know Your Skills	39	(8)
What Are Your Interests?	47	(8)
Reality Check	55	(10)
Part Two Finding the Job That Fits Your Calling	65	(66)
The Resume: Market Yourself with Words	67	(16)
Create Your Action Room	83	(6)
Doing Your Homework: Using the Library and the Web	89	(9)
Networking: Who Do I Know Who Can Help?	98	(8)
Taking It to the Streets	106	(8)
Step Up to the Plate: The Interview	114	(10)
Closing the Deal	124	(7)
Part Three Keeping the Job That Fits Your Calling	131	(42)
It's Here---The First Day!	133	(7)
Foundations First: Your First Month	140	(7)
Staying on Track Long Term	147	(6)
Recall: When Change Happens	153	(7)
Caring for Your Soul: Staying Balanced and Sane	160	(7)
Giving Back	167	(6)
Appendix: One Hundred Things to Remember	173	(6)
Notes	179	(4)
About the Authors	183