Packed with advice and stories of others who regained control of their lives, Betting on You: How to Put Yourself First and (Finally) Take Control of Your Career is a game-changing must-read for how to radically improve your day-to-day, working more effectively and enthusiastically starting now.
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Laurie Ruettimann is a former human resources leader turned writer, entrepreneur, and speaker. CNN recognized her as one of the top five career advisors in the United States, and her work has been featured on NPR, The New Yorker, USA Today, The Wall Street Journal, and Vox. She frequently delivers keynote speeches at business and management events around the world and hosts the popular podcast Punk Rock HR. She lives with her husband and cats in Raleigh, North Carolina.
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