The YOU Plan - 2nd Edition (Revised): A 5-Step Guide to Taking Charge of Your Career in the New Economy [Paperback]

Michael "Dr. Woody" Woodward Ph.D. (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 1, 2012

Looking to Get Out of the Career Hot Seat and Back in the Game?

 

The Great Recession has fundamentally changed the employment landscape in this country. Career success is no longer about chasing opportunities, it’s about creating opportunities. Creating your own career opportunities during these tough times is going to require an entrepreneurial mindset.  

 

Whether you are a battle-tested workforce veteran, recent graduate, or thinking of going out on your own, The YOU Plan is an essential tool for getting you out of the “career hot seat” and back in the game.

 

The YOU Plan is a straight-forward step-by-step approach to career success designed by Dr. Woody as a self-coaching guide. The YOU Plan is about asking yourself five fundamental questions:

 

• What are my Values?

• What are my Intrinsics?

• What are my Passions?

• What is my Essence or personal brand?

• What is my Roadmap for getting there?

 

To thrive in the new economy you will have to find a way to stand out from the crowd. It will be up to you to pick a direction and create a plan for demonstrating your value. The YOU Plan is a simple, engaging, and attention-span friendly guide for helping you step-up and take charge of your career during these challenging times.

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Author Michael “Dr. Woody” Woodward, PhD is a certified executive coach trained in the field of organizational psychology. Dr. Woody has appeared on Fox Business, Fox News, CBS Miami, Daytime, and the Bravo Network. He is also a regular contributor to FoxBusiness.com.

 

Dr. Woody is president of the Miami-based consulting firm HCI and also sits on the Academic Advisory Board of the Florida International University Center for Leadership. Prior to founding HCI in 2005, Dr. Woody was a consultant with PricewaterhouseCoopers and IBM Global Business Services in WashingtonDC. Dr. Woody has a BA in psychology from the University of Miami, a master’s in Industrial and Organizational Psychology from Springfield College, and a PhD in Industrial and Organizational Psychology from Florida International University.  

 

Product Details

• Paperback: 176 pages
• Publisher: Keynote Publishing (March 1, 2012)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1599321750
• ISBN-13: 978-1599321752
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #739,254 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Author Michael "Dr. Woody" Woodward, PhD is a certified executive coach trained in the field of organizational psychology. Dr. Woody has appeared on Fox Business, Fox News, CBS Miami, Daytime, and the Bravo Network. He is also a regular contributor to FoxBusiness.com.

Dr. Woody is president of the Miami-based consulting firm HCI and also sits on the Academic Advisory Board of the Florida International University Center for Leadership. Prior to founding HCI in 2005, Dr. Woody was a consultant with PricewaterhouseCoopers and IBM Global Business Services in Washington DC. Dr. Woody has a BA in psychology from the University of Miami, a master's in Industrial and Organizational Psychology from Springfield College, and a PhD in Industrial and Organizational Psychology from Florida International University.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Dr. Woody on The YOU Plan April 2, 2010

By Michael Woodward

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Length: 0:54 Mins

Hi, I'm Dr. Woody! This is a 1 minute intro to my new book: The YOU Plan. Check it out and let me know what you think!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Jumpstart your career! October 8, 2010

By Michelle

Format:Paperback

Easy, fun read that offers practical, straightforward advice for the job seeker or person dissatisfied with their career. This book is filled with self-analysis worksheets and charts so you can determine your values, passions, and other vital components to a career. It will force you to take a step back to evaluate your assets and take some time for introspection. Woven throughout the book is information on how to network, how to leverage social media to promote your brand, and excellent real world examples of people that have followed something similar to his VIPER plan and succeeded, from Rachel Ray to the owner of Zappos. Highly recommend it!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars An Excellent Perspective April 26, 2010

By David Alexander Seitz

Format:Paperback

I really enjoyed the book, and had the chance to meet Dr. Woody at an event as well.

His approach to helping you build your personal "Brand" is well thought out, and this book and method are a great place to start your marketing or branding campaign (even if you are just going back and revamping an outdated approach).

This book will get you in the appropriate mindset to accomplish your goals and take advantage of all of the opportunities presented you, and I would highly recommend it for anyone who does not think they have the appropriate personality or mindset to go out and sell themselves.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars More than a career book. Great tool! April 23, 2010

By M. Makhlouf

Format:Paperback

"The YOU Plan" really lays out the blueprint for getting closer to what you want career-wise! I found it to be a great tool - full of insightful observations and refreshingly easy to incorporate strategies. It really helped me turn the tables with my work life and allowed me to focus on my competitive skills and values.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Good process for baseline during job transition November 2, 2010

By Gadget User

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The You Plan definites a good process developing a baseline of who you are and what type of job fits your values, experience, skills, and passions.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars VIPER for all April 25, 2010

By Laura Gottlieb

Format:Paperback

The VIPER approach is a brilliant plan for personal and professional success. Dr. Woody carefully lays out the steps - Values, Intrinsics, Passions, Essence, Roadmap - to create YOUR plan. From short-term to long-term goals, The You Plan allows you to identify the necessary and important steps to success. People of all ages and abilities should read and participate in The You Plan.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars You and The YOU Plan April 24, 2010

By Dick DeCair

Format:Paperback

Great fit to today's management style. An extremely well-written -and apropos - guide for the up-and-coming (or want to be) young exec. Also worth the read for us older guys who may need a little insight about our management style and motivational reasons. Sound logic. When you read it you will wonder,"why didn't I think of that?" Dr. Woodward opens our minds and allows us to recognize our real potential. Lots of self analysis fill-ins so the reader can compare where they are now and where they could be. Woodward's book is either a quick read -if you think you know it all -or a good study book for self actualization. (Hope I read it for the latter!!).

Richard (Dick) DeCair
Retired Director, Bank Capital Markets Association

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Dr. Woody Shines!! The YOU plan is a great career tool. May 27, 2010

By Kevin Kramer

Format:Paperback

The YOU Plan is a powerful, easy-to-use guide to jump start your career. Dr. Woody's simple approach to examining your Values, Intrinsics, Passions, Essence, and Road Map (VIPER) will challenge you to Think and motivate you to Act. The VIPER framework is based on leading psychological and career development research, and is informed by Dr. Woody's interesting personal experiences. Enjoy the YOU Plan, it's a great ride.

Kevin Kramer, Ph.D.
Accenture
Director, Human Capital