Accelerate

When it comes to success in the 21st century workplace, being "good at your job" is no longer enough.

Today, there are dozens of hidden rules to follow and skills to master in order to succeed--and thrive. But in a working environment that's long on stress and short on certainty, even the most capable professionals are often unsure as to what it really takes to maintain momentum, overcome slumps, and get to the top.

In this real-world guide, May Busch, an international leadership consultant and former COO of Morgan Stanley Europe, shares the lessons, turning points, and stories behind her own success and the success of those she's led, mentored, and coached. With Accelerate: 9 Capabilities to Achieve Success at Any Career Stage she takes the mystery out of career mastery and helps you quickly identify, understand, and maximize the skills needed to advance.

Simply and systematically, Accelerate helps you assess and act on the What, Where, When and How of advancing your career, so you can fulfill your leadership potential and make the difference you were meant to make. You'll learn a step-by-step framework to help you take ownership of your career, including: The 9 Capabilities you need to develop, and how to choose which ones to focus on Specific how-to steps to increase your effectiveness--and enhance your reputation The transformational power of recognizing and mastering hidden "career gates" Planning tools, game-changing exercises, and much more