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Dear Monsters
- Redefining New Age Leadership for Millennials and Gen Zers
- Narrated by: Sarah Beth Goer
- Length: 7 hrs and 34 mins
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Summary
Hello, monsters.
This audiobook is for you.
Are you a job hopper? Passionate about making an impact on the world? Longing for a career fueled with purpose? Labeled as entitled by your colleagues and managers? Tired of listening to leadership audiobooks made for your parents?
Then you are a monster. And you are not alone.
This audiobook is for confused Millennials and Gen Zers who want to lead change in an intergenerational workplace, but don’t want to fall flat on their faces a million times.
Millennial author, Helena Zikova, tells the relatable story about how she, as a young professional, climbed the corporate ladder in a workplace designed and dominated by another generation. Through dialogue and humor, Dear Monsters provides you with insightful leadership lessons—helping you to fast-track your career in the new age.
If you dream of driving positive change through your work or your business, Dear Monsters will help you pinpoint the right behaviors, shift your mindset in next-level leadership mode, and set you up for the success you are meant to have. It doesn’t matter if you are a rookie or a pro, this audiobook speaks your language and gives you the tools you need to get what you want out of your career.
Helena Zikova is senior vice president of sales at Marsh McLennan. Over the last decade, she has moved countries, industries, and jobs, working with extraordinary leaders across the globe. Combining her experiences with extensive research, Helena is determined to help young professionals on their way towards new age leadership. She is currently based in Vienna, Austria, traveling the world for business and pleasure.
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- Anonymous User
- 27-03-23
Thank you for sharing your story
I am so glad I came to find you in LinkedIn and then to learn about your book! You inspired me in so many ways, thanks for taking the time to share your learnings.