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Winning the Game of Work: Career Happiness and Success on Your Own Terms Kindle Edition

5.0 out of 5 stars 48 ratings

You can be happier and more successful when you learn to play the game of work. If you're not currently satisfied in your career, it could be because you're playing by the wrong rules. In Winning the Game of Work, Terry Boyle McDougall shares the rules she learned from wise mentors and coaches, as well as the lessons she learned the hard way. She entered the workplace as an ambitious “go-getter” and was confused about why she wasn't advancing at the pace she expected. She learned that being smart and working hard aren't enough. The reward for developing a strategy for the game of work is success and happiness with less stress and duress.This book will help you:* Get recognized for your value on the job* Develop and appreciate your unique “superpowers" at work* Cope with a bad boss without burning out or getting fired* Get the promotion you deserve* Deliver more impact on the job with some simple hacks * And more...Winning the Game of Work is the essential guidebook to help you develop your unique skills as a “player.” Now is the time to see the whole field, make the savvy moves and win the game of work on your own terms!

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"If you're ready to stop being naïve about what it really takes to succeed in a game where hard work and smarts are merely table stakes, then this is the book for you. The reality is, every workplace is a game with unique rules, strategies and boundaries. Fail to master these and you lose the game - regardless of how talented you may be. In Winning the Game of Work Terry McDougall coaches you how to win the point, game, set and match."
-- Lois P. Frankel, Ph.D., author of Nice Girls Don't Get the Corner Office and Nice Girls Don't Speak Up or Stand Out

"Terry McDougall has written an important book on how to lead a successful career you enjoy without losing yourself in the process. It serves as a reminder that we're all here for a reason and we don't need to look any further than the mirror for validation."
-- Mike Robbins, Author of We're All in This Together and Bring Your Whole Self to Work

"In today's go-go workplace, it can be hard to maintain a healthy perspective. Terry McDougall has crafted a common sense roadmap pointing the way to a satisfying and successful career."
-- Joseph McCormack, Author of Noise and Brief

"Terry McDougall's book is spot-on with insightful advice, helpful anecdotes, and positive encouragement. Her talent and experience have helped empower me, and many other professionals, to reach our potential for success and happiness even in the face of the ever-evolving workplace."
-- Jennifer C. Dowling, professor of graphic design and new media, Framingham State University, artist, and author of Multimedia Demystified

"In Winning the Game of Work, Terry McDougall channels the spirit of what it means to be a corporate hippie. This is a 'must read' for anyone who knows that the workplace (and the world) is always richer when we show up as our fully authentic selves."
-- Justine Fedak, Author of the upcoming book Confessions of a Corporate Hippie

"Terry McDougall has artfully used the construct of 'games' to shed much needed light on achieving success in the world of work. Her gentle, yet sharply informative writing style makes it easy for a reader to walk away with a truly empowering perspective about success in the workplace. I highly recommend this book to any leaders who want to bring a powerful new perspective and 'can-do' success strategies into the workplace."
-- Dr. Pelè, Bestselling Author of The 7 Songs Of A Successful Team (drpele.com)

"Climbing the corporate ladder takes more than hard work, it takes personality, strategy, and a bit of luck. Through research, interviews, and years of experience, Terry McDougall reveals the secrets to successfully playing the corporate game that will give you an advantage to reach your goals"
-- Mary Newby, Author of Get with the Program

"The rules are not always obvious, in fact that they are often counterintuitive. In
Winning the Game of Work, McDougall exposes the often hidden lessons of the corporate world. You'll learn how to play the game from an expert, leveraging her many years in the corporate world. Don't get caught playing Twister when you should be playing Monopoly. Let McDougall show you how to play and win at work." -- Adam Beguelin, Author of Silicon Valley Stories.

"'Life is a game' has been a mantra and viewpoint of mine for years, but in
Winning the Game of Work, Terry McDougall gives it clarity, rules, winning plays, and even some tips about handling unjust referees when the game is rigged."
-- Kirk Westwood, Author of The Very Best Bad Idea

"
Winning the Game of Work provides hacks on how you play the 'game of work' to win without selling your soul. I can clearly see the path to my next promotion thanks to McDougall." -- Chris Zuniga, Author of How I Became a Traitor

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B087115W6C
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ New Degree Press
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ April 10, 2020
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.9 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 382 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1641375818
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Customer Reviews:
    5.0 out of 5 stars 48 ratings

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Terry Boyle McDougall
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Terry Boyle McDougall is an executive coach, author, speaker, and entrepreneur. She is a long-time veteran of the corporate world where she led marketing efforts and advised senior leaders at companies, large and small. Since 2017, she has helped high-achieving professionals find the sweet spot where professional success and personal happiness optimally co-exist.

McDougall firmly believes people are more powerful and resilient than they may realize. The first step to creating your best life and career is getting clear on what you want. As a coach and an author, her mission is to help people create their personal definition of success so they can WIN THE GAME OF WORK on their own terms.

For more information, visit www.terrybmcdougall.com

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Customers find the book provides applicable advice on working smart, with one review noting it serves as a guide for navigating the business world. Moreover, the writing style is easy to read, and customers appreciate the thought-provoking content, with one mentioning how the career stories bring the book to life. Additionally, the book is packed with content, and customers value its capacity to help readers maximize their potential.

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Customers find the book's advice helpful, particularly its practical guidance on working smart and incredible insights. One customer notes it provides a roadmap for success, while another mentions it serves as a reminder for effective leadership.

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  • Reviewed in the United States on April 2, 2022
    Insightful and thought-provoking book on how to bring your own happiness and joy to your career. Perfect for our Book Club at work. The author provides the process on how to do what you’re good at, do what you like to do and do what’s needed for the job. A winning recipe for success! A must read at any point in your career!
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  • Reviewed in the United States on May 20, 2020
    I am completely absorbed by the book. The writing style is easy and enjoyable to read. There is a story-telling quality to the book that integrates psychology, organizational systems, intuition, experience, and real-life stories of related-able individuals to help the reader examine their own behavior or motivations, as it relates to work.

    I am learning a lot about myself as I read this book. I'm glad I bought it.
  • Reviewed in the United States on April 17, 2020
    A wise read for those entering the workforce for the first time and a great navigator for those mid-career. I love the handy-style of this book which functions more like a tool-kit. It's easy to pick-up and dive into different sections and personal stories that fit your current situation.

    I'd love to see corporate teams read this together as a team-book-club read. It would certainly create transparency and a forum to share perceptions on corporate culture.

    Anyone who's worked in a corporate environment will resonate with the first two chapters and discussion of success and failures (both our own and what we perceive in others) and the topic of envy. The Myth Busters section is worth the price of the book.

    Susan Clarine, The Ei Coach, LLC
  • Reviewed in the United States on May 1, 2020
    As a type-A Achiever with an insane work ethic and a deep passion for my work, I have been constantly befuddled by my lack of ability to move up or even at times, how I end up boxed into horrible situations. I am terrible at office and corporate politics, but I had no idea how to move ahead or out of my current situation. After reading McDougall's Winning the Game of Work, I feel as though I have taken a peek behind the thick velvet curtains of corporate life and can finally figure out how to advance happily in my career without compromising on who I am inside. I found the advice in this book re: getting to know myself and what makes me happy at work extremely valuable as it's been such a challenge to figure out what I really want to do and if this path I am on is right for me. Fantastic read and I wish I had this book a few years ago so I could have been applying the lessons this whole time!
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  • Reviewed in the United States on April 20, 2020
    Way too many people enter the business world and start careers, doing their best, and maintaining high expectations to inevitably become disappointed and stuck in misery. The trap of “trying better” just isn’t enough. Terry McDougal’s book frees us. This book’s strength is in taking the reins for ourselves. To radically improve the story of our careers, I love that this book shows people are much more resilient and capable than what they give themselves credit for! The author’s voice is authentic and rich with “unwritten rules that no one tells you” to make the way you work a lot more fun and rewarding.
    - Richard J. Marks, Sustainability Communications; author, Rise to the Sun: 7 Footsteps and 7 Prayers for Getting Out of Hell
  • Reviewed in the United States on May 21, 2020
    Whether you are in a bad situation or good one, at the top or the bottom - this book is packed with a lot and I MEAN A LOT of information and advice. - TBH this could be three books! It is just straight talk. If you want a book that will help you feel better about yourself and rationalize your problems - this isn't for you. If you want to change and are willing to get over yourself and take control -- then I think you'll really like this book.
  • Reviewed in the United States on April 12, 2020
    The story about Terry’s first boss walking out with her promotion in the introduction really drew me in. I could relate to her ambition and the heartbreak of working hard yet not being seen. I like how she provides stories from her career and the careers of others to bring the tips to life. The book is very inspiring in terms of establishing guiding principles in successful career and The Game of Work! Very relatable! I highly recommend this book!
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  • Reviewed in the United States on April 23, 2020
    Terry McDougall is the coach you need if you're feeling unsatisfied at work. She helps you to reflect on what you want deep inside, what you're doing about it now, and how to move forward with this new knowledge. She doesn't shy away from telling you the truth--a hard truth that you need to hear. It may be scary to face reality and finally admit what you've been doing for years is not what you want to be doing, but I guarantee you--in the long-run, this will help you take ownership of your life.

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    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent read
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 27, 2023
    Valuable information and Practical.

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