Betting on You

How to Put Yourself First and (Finally) Take Control of Your Career

Irreverent, funny, direct. As a former HR professional, Ruettimann offers transparency about jobs in America that readers will find very appealing.Booklist

Betting on You by Laurie Ruettimann

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Always Be Learnin’

Enjoy a free chapter of Betting on You. This excerpt is full of ideas about how you can make work more enjoyable. The main idea? Learn something new!

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Self-Leadership Starts
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This brief, free quiz poses questions meant to help you identify the areas in your life where you’re demonstrating self-leadership — and where you could use some extra support. It takes about five minutes to complete, and your answers are confidential.

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Becoming a Life-Long Learner

Even before the pandemic, many people found it challenging to find time for personal development. However, if you don’t find the time to invest in yourself, you won’t be able to keep pace with the changes on the horizon. It’s time to claim that time and make time for learning every day. This guide walks you through how to make small changes that deliver a major impact on your personal and professional wellbeing.

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Fix Work in Six Months or Less

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Embracing a Framework for Change

Millions of us worldwide are overworked, exhausted, and trying our hardest—yet not getting the recognition we deserve.

It’s time for a fix.

Betting on You lays out the framework necessary to champion your interests and create a life you actually enjoy. Packed with advice and stories of others who regained control of their lives, Betting on You 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’s Blog

Millennial Menopause

Menopause is a significant transition in a woman’s life, marking the end of her reproductive years. While experiences vary greatly, most Gen Xers are already on their way in this process. Now, some older Millennials are experiencing the world of menopause for the first time. That’s why universal support is crucial for those undergoing this…

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Corporate Drinker: 2025

Work. It’s more than just a means to an end. It’s a cornerstone of our lives, shaping our identities, influencing our relationships, and dictating our sense of worth. But what happens when work becomes synonymous with stress, dysfunction, and, yes, even alcohol? Although some believe that the three-martini-lunch died with Don Draper, I’m here to…

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Ozempic and Drinking Alcohol

Everyone’s jumping on the Ozempic bandwagon these days, right? GLP-1 drugs—Wegovy, Mounjaro, Zepbound, you name it—are all the rage. People are talking about how they’re not just helping with weight loss but also curbing all sorts of cravings and compulsions. It’s like magic, or so they say. In my quest for insights into my forthcoming…

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Punk Rock HR Podcast

Laurie Ruettimann Betting on You Virtual Event

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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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