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Purposeful are you a manager or a movement starter?

Managers accept the world as it is; movement starters push the boundaries to make it more just, compassionate, and even joyful. We all need to decide: Are we managers or movement starters? Jennifer Dulski, the head of Groups at Facebook, and former president of Change.org, explains how you can turn...

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Main Author: Dulski, Jennifer (Author)
Format: Books Print Book
Language: English
Published: New York, New York : Portfolio/Penguin, [2018]
Subjects:
Leadership.
Self-perception.
Perception.
Social movements.
Executives.
Summary: Managers accept the world as it is; movement starters push the boundaries to make it more just, compassionate, and even joyful. We all need to decide: Are we managers or movement starters? Jennifer Dulski, the head of Groups at Facebook, and former president of Change.org, explains how you can turn your mission into a movement that creates change–whether you're at a startup or a political campaign, at a Fortune 500 company or a local community group, or an intern or a CEO. Anyone can spark change if they believe in the power of taking action, no matter where, or how small, they start. Dulski explains how to create a clear vision, inspire supporters, persuade decision makers, navigate criticism, and more. She pairs her own experience as a startup founder, tech executive, and social change leader with powerful stories of movement leaders from both business and activism. Our world needs movement starters more than ever. Packed with practical advice and the inspiring true stories of movement starters from all walks of life, Purposeful will empower you to start your own movement and make your mark on the world.
Physical Description: viii, 262 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm
Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references (pages 243-253) and index.
ISBN: 9780735211377
073521137X
Author Notes: Jennifer Dulski an American businesswoman and technology executive. She is a graduate of Cornell University with a BA in Psychology (1993), and an MBA from SC Johnson College of Business, Cornell University (1999). She has work with startups and big-brand internet companies for more than 15 years. Her career includes CEO of Fatdoor, Founder and CEO of Center'd, Founder and CEO of The Dealmap, Yahoo, Group Vice President and General Manager of Local and Commerce, Google Global head of Product Management, Shopping and Product Ads, President and COO of Change.org, and Facebook Product Leader, Facebook Groups.

She writes about leadership, management and entrepreneurship for LinkedIn Influencers, Fortune, Huffington Post, and other media outlets. She is the author of Purposeful: Are You a Manager or a Movement Starter?, published in May 2018.

(Bowker Author Biography)

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