Becoming a Chief Home Officer (Paperback)

by Allie Pleiter (Author) "THE WORLD'S MOST unlikely at-home mother?..." (more)
Key Phrases: advanced labor relations, slug day, have each woman, Dig Deep, Personal Reflections, Amanda Day (more...)

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Product Description
Practical help and inspiration for moms making the "career shift" to motherhood from the working world, equipping them to be creative and passionate in pursuing the resources, support and humor they need for loving their career of motherhood as much as they love their kids.

From the Back Cover
Thriving in Your Career Shift to Stay-at-Home Mom

Guidance for moms choosing to shift from the workplace to the career of full-time motherhood--filled with wit, realism, and delightful practicality

Ideal for personal use, mentoring relationships, and group discussion

Allie Pleiter knows firsthand the culture shock, surprises, joys, and uncertainties of leaving the workplace to stay at home and raise children. With disarming wit and a refreshing personal transparency, Pleiter tackles both the "whys" and "hows" of this transition that strike at the very core of a woman’s concept of self, of accomplishment, of worth. Becoming a Chief Home Officer constructs a fresh new "benefits package" for the profession of motherhood and offers a wide array of practical advice from "labor relations" in averting strikes and tantrums, to new perspectives in seeking "raises, praises, and promotions."

Three distinct audiences will find help and hope in these pages: the working woman considering this transition, the newly-at-home mom adjusting to culture shock, and the "approaching burnout," been-home-awhile mom struggling with frustration or dissatisfaction. Pleiter’s witty admission of mistakes and mishaps evokes knowing grins and empathetic laughter to punctuate her wonderfully practical advice.

Hearts at Home Workshop Series

Ideal for personal use, mentoring relationships, and group study, all books in the Hearts at Home Workshop Series include two valuable features: personal reflection questions within each chapter and a leader’s guide in the back of the book with group discussion questions and suggestions.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 240 pages
• Publisher: Zondervan Publishing Company (August 1, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0310237424
• ISBN-13: 978-0310237426
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #961,212 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars TAKE PRIDE IN STAYING HOME, March 23, 2005

By	Sarah (Virginia USA) - See all my reviews

Humorous and practical. Allie Pleiter is completely transparent in sharing her "rocky start" to becoming a stay-at-home-mom. I could relate to her right away.
This book shows you how to transform your thinking about staying at home. It truly is a "career shift", and should be approached like any new job.
The chapters on training, professional development, and networking are invaluable and a unique way to approach motherhood.
I gained a new sense of pride as a stay-at-home-mom. I am the CHO of my household!!!
I also recommend the first book in this series from the Hearts-at-Home organization, Professionalizing Motherhood.