The Power of Choice by Michael C. Hyter Summary
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In "The Power of Choice," Korn Ferry's former Chief Diversity Officer Michael C. Hyter reveals how underrepresented professionals can create their own opportunities. Endorsed by PepsiCo's former CEO, this guide challenges readers: What if your career advancement depends not on circumstances, but on strategic efficacy?
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When Hard Work Isn't Enough
Two colleagues start at the same company with identical credentials. Five years later, one has climbed to senior leadership while the other remains stuck in the same role, working longer hours than ever. What separates them? The answer lies not in talent or effort, but in something far more powerful: the strategic choices we make about our own development. This isn't about working harder-it's about working smarter, understanding the hidden rules of advancement, and refusing to let circumstances dictate your trajectory. The concept of "efficacy"-making deliberate choices to maximize growth and achieve the highest return on effort-transforms how we approach our careers. For professionals who feel they're doing everything right yet still hitting invisible barriers, understanding this framework becomes the difference between frustration and breakthrough.
The Three-Dimensional Professional and the Growth Mindset
Breaking Free from Others' Doubts and Building Unshakable Confidence
Strategic Connections That Multiply Impact
Shaping Reality Through Influence
Becoming the Architect of Your Professional Destiny
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"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
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