Betting on You: How to Put Yourself First and (Finally) Take Control of Your Career
“Betting on You” is my book about fixing work by fixing yourself first. Henry Holt published it in hardcover in 2021, and the paperback followed in 2022.
I narrate the audiobook myself.
“Irreverent, funny, direct. As a former HR professional, Ruettimann offers transparency about jobs in America that readers will find very appealing.” —Booklist
Read the review in the NY Post.
What The Book Is About
I worked in HR for over twenty years, and for a lot of that time I was unhappy at work. I blamed my bosses, my company, and myself. Things got better when I quit waiting for work to change and started running my own life.
“Betting on You” argues that your work is not your worth. If you want a better job, a better boss, or a better life, you start by putting yourself first.
The book covers how to sign off at the end of the day, keep learning, fix your finances, and beat impostor syndrome. It also teaches many pragmatic tools I still use, like the premortem and paying yourself first. Along the way, you’ll read stories from people who took back control of their careers.
Who It’s For
I wrote it for people who are overworked, tired, and not getting credit for any of it.
Praise For “Betting on You”
Betting on You is indispensable reading for anyone seeking to improve their professional selves and attain that elusive ‘work-life balance.’
Daniel H. Pink
Laurie Ruettimann has written a helpful and entertaining account of what it’s like to run your life like a business, remain vulnerable, and bet on yourself first.
Suzy Welch
The ultimate insider guide that will inspire anyone to wake up, take that first step toward change, and finally have a thriving career that connects purpose and passion.
Jesse Itzler
Book Details
| Title | Betting on You: How to Put Yourself First and (Finally) Take Control of Your Career |
| Author | Laurie Ruettimann |
| Publisher | Henry Holt, an imprint of Macmillan |
| Hardcover | 2021, ISBN 1250269806 |
| Paperback | 2022, ISBN 9781250838377 |
| Audiobook | Macmillan Audio, 2021. Read by the author. 5 hours and 38 minutes. |
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About The Author
Laurie Ruettimann is a writer, keynote speaker, executive coach, and host of the Punk Rock HR Podcast. She worked in HR for over twenty years at companies including Pfizer, teaches on LinkedIn Learning, and chairs the board of the ITSA Foundation, a universal basic income nonprofit. She lives in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Questions People Ask About The Book
What is “Betting on You” about?
“Betting on You” is Laurie Ruettimann’s career book. It argues that your work is not your worth, and that you fix your career by putting yourself first. It covers signing off at the end of the day, learning, money, and impostor syndrome.
Who wrote “Betting on You”?
Laurie Ruettimann wrote “Betting on You.” She is a writer, keynote speaker, executive coach, and host of the Punk Rock HR Podcast, and she worked in human resources for over twenty years.
Who published “Betting on You,” and when?
Henry Holt, an imprint of Macmillan, published “Betting on You” in hardcover in 2021. The paperback followed in 2022.
Is there an audiobook of “Betting on You”?
Yes. Macmillan Audio released the audiobook in 2021. Laurie Ruettimann reads it herself, and it runs 5 hours and 38 minutes.
Where can I buy “Betting on You” in bulk?
Porchlight Books handles bulk orders of “Betting on You” for teams and events.
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