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The Resource Compassionate careers : making a living by making a difference, by Jeffrey W. Pryor and Alexandra Mitchell ; foreword by Archbishop Desmond Tutu

Compassionate careers : making a living by making a difference, by Jeffrey W. Pryor and Alexandra Mitchell ; foreword by Archbishop Desmond Tutu

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
Creator
Subject
Language
eng
Summary
  • "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
Instantiates
Publication
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
Publication
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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