382: 7 Practical Tools to Take Charge of Your Career with Ted Fleming

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If not for my incredibly awesome network of friends, colleagues and Read to Lead listeners, some potential authors might fly under the radar.

ted fleming

That’s why I am so thankful for Sherri Griffin of Axonify. If there were a Read to Lead fan club, Sherri would no doubt be its president.

She’s responsible for introducing me to today’s incredibly insightful guest, Ted Fleming. Ted is head of talent development for CVS and has written a new book called Develop: 7 Practical Tools to Take Charge of Your Career.

Ted shares simple, powerful advice for finding the right job or growing in an existing role.

Designed as a practical reference to return to again and again, Develop will equip you to take charge of your professional life and find your way to a happier, more meaningful career.

I hope you’ll click the play button below to learn more about Ted and his work. For a summary, just keep scrolling.

Join in on our chat below

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In today’s episode, Ted and I chat about:

  • Why most people don’t take a systematic approach to their career development
  • What the 7 tools in the book’s subtitle are designed to do
  • Ted’s two-factor theory of job satisfaction that says it’s possible to love and hate your job at the same time
  • And lots more…

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Ted in Action

Books Ted Recommends

Awareness: The Perils and Opportunities of Reality by Anthony De Mello

The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Financial Freedom by Don Miguel Ruiz

Check Out These Additional Resources

Grab a copy of Ted’s book now.

Visit Ted’s website to find out more about him and his work.

Learn more about inviting Ted to be a guest speaker at your next event.

Connect with Ted personally on LinkedIn.

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