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Compassionate careers : making a living by making a difference, by Jeffrey W. Pryor and Alexandra Mitchell ; foreword by Archbishop Desmond Tutu
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- "Many young people today are seeking something more--purpose, meaning, a cause. Compassionate Careers is filled with examples of people who have meaningful jobs in cause-focused organizations. These stories capture their spirit, intelligence, imagination, and heart. The book is an inspirational guide to finding purpose-driven work and offers advice to anyone who feels that sitting on the sidelines is just not enough. It includes: Stories from people of all walks of life who have jobs that make a difference, including Bill Clinton, Jane Goodall, and Dave Matthews. Information on how to get started in a cause-focused career. An online assessment that identifies the type of organizational culture for which you are best suited. Exercises and resources for hands-on exploration of compassionate career opportunities. An old Yaqui Indian proverb reads, "If you have a choice of paths to take in life, take the path with a heart." Compassionate Careers will show you how"--
- "Compassionate Careers is filled with examples of people who have meaningful jobs in cause-focused organizations. These stories capture their spirit, intelligence, imagination, and heart. The book is an inspirational guide to finding purpose-driven work and offers advice to anyone who feels that sitting on the sidelines is just not enough"--
- Language
- eng
- Extent
- 283 p.
- Isbn
- 9781601633590
- Label
- Compassionate careers : making a living by making a difference
- Title
- Compassionate careers
- Title remainder
- making a living by making a difference
- Statement of responsibility
- by Jeffrey W. Pryor and Alexandra Mitchell ; foreword by Archbishop Desmond Tutu
- Language
- eng
- Summary
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- "Many young people today are seeking something more--purpose, meaning, a cause. Compassionate Careers is filled with examples of people who have meaningful jobs in cause-focused organizations. These stories capture their spirit, intelligence, imagination, and heart. The book is an inspirational guide to finding purpose-driven work and offers advice to anyone who feels that sitting on the sidelines is just not enough. It includes: Stories from people of all walks of life who have jobs that make a difference, including Bill Clinton, Jane Goodall, and Dave Matthews. Information on how to get started in a cause-focused career. An online assessment that identifies the type of organizational culture for which you are best suited. Exercises and resources for hands-on exploration of compassionate career opportunities. An old Yaqui Indian proverb reads, "If you have a choice of paths to take in life, take the path with a heart." Compassionate Careers will show you how"--
- "Compassionate Careers is filled with examples of people who have meaningful jobs in cause-focused organizations. These stories capture their spirit, intelligence, imagination, and heart. The book is an inspirational guide to finding purpose-driven work and offers advice to anyone who feels that sitting on the sidelines is just not enough"--
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- Pryor, Jeffrey W
- Illustrations
- illustrations
- Index
- index present
- Literary form
- non fiction
- Nature of contents
- bibliography
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- Vocational guidance
- Nonprofit organizations
- Social service
- Community development
- Humanitarianism
- Label
- Compassionate careers : making a living by making a difference, by Jeffrey W. Pryor and Alexandra Mitchell ; foreword by Archbishop Desmond Tutu
- Bibliography note
- Includes bibliographical references and index
- Control code
- 156950
- Extent
- 283 p.
- Isbn
- 9781601633590
- Isbn Type
- (pbk)
- Lccn
- 2015002485
- Other physical details
- ill.
- Label
- Compassionate careers : making a living by making a difference, by Jeffrey W. Pryor and Alexandra Mitchell ; foreword by Archbishop Desmond Tutu
- Bibliography note
- Includes bibliographical references and index
- Control code
- 156950
- Extent
- 283 p.
- Isbn
- 9781601633590
- Isbn Type
- (pbk)
- Lccn
- 2015002485
- Other physical details
- ill.
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