Success Skills for High School, College, and Career

by Cary J Green

Overview

It's a lot of work to empower your teens to succeed in high school and prepare for college, let alone raise your teens to be successful adults. You may even feel overwhelmed by the daunting task of giving your teens the advice and guidance they need.

Success Skills for High School, College, and Career (Revised Edition) is an empowering resource you can use to equip your teens with the leadership, soft skills, and academic success skills they need to succeed in the classroom and on the job, even if you are not an academic success expert or career coach.

Skills in time management, communication, collaboration, critical thinking, and problem solving are commonly referred to as soft skills. These skills work together with leadership and academic success skills to help your teens succeed in the classroom. And these skills are also highly valued by employers.

Think of it like this: equipping your teens with leadership, soft skills, and academic success skills while they are in high school will empower their success right now and will also prepare them for college and career success in the future.

A 50-page application workbook is available as a free download.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781734962420
Publisher:	Skills 4 Students, LLC
Publication date:	07/14/2020
Edition description:	Revised ed.
Pages:	172
Sales rank:	1,027,174
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.37(d)

About the Author

Author, speaker, and coach Cary J. Green, PhD, equips students with skills for academic success and employability. Dr. Green spent twenty years teaching and advising university students before starting his own business. He has served as director of a college-level recruiting and career center, department chair, and associate dean for academic programs. He received a Parent and Teacher Choice Award from HowToLearn.com, and Parenting 2.0 recognized him as a Global Presence Ambassador for his commitment to developing success skills in young people. Learn more at Skills4Students.com.

Table of Contents

Introduction 1

Success Skills Defined 2

The Importance of Soft Skills 4

Developing Success Skills 5

Getting the Most of This Book 6

References 7

Part 1: Readiness 9

Chapter 1: Know Yourself 12

Use Your Strengths 12

Manage Your Weaknesses 14

Work Hard and Work Smart 16

Challenge Yourself 19

Reflect on Your Experiences 20

Recognize Your Stressors and Motivators 21

Chapter 2: The Importance of a Positive Attitude 26

Maintain a Positive Attitude 26

The Benefits of a Positive Attitude 29

The Limiting Effects of a Bad Attitude 31

Your Inner Circle 32

Chapter 3: Balance Your Life and Keep Learning 35

A Balancing Act 35

Live and Learn 38

Chapter 4: Maintain the Proper Context 42

Keep Your Eyes on the Prize 42

Down But Not Out 44

Part II: Relationships 46

Chapter 5: Communicate Effectively 48

Professional Communication 49

Focus on Your Audience 50

Communicate Your Expectations 54

Managing Difficult Conversations and Conflict 56

Reference 61

Chapter 6: Be Professional 62

Professional Communication Revisited 62

Never Sacrifice Your Integrity 64

Commitment is Essential 65

Dress for Success 68

Work Effectively with Others 69

Chapter 7: Develop Synergy 72

Synergistic Teams 72

Diversity Revisited 74

Keep Responsibility Where It Belongs 75

Chapter 8: Embrace Mentoring 78

Selecting a Mentor 79

Maximize Your Mentoring Opportunity 81

Part III: Results 84

Chapter 9: Know Where You Are Going 86

The Target 86

Make Success Personal 87

Setting and Achieving Goals 89

Parable of the Garage Sale 94

Chapter 10: Prioritize 97

Determine Your Priorities 98

Focus on Your Priorities 100

Planning and Completing Projects 102

Chapter 11: Think Critically and Solve Problems 106

Critical Thinking 106

Define the Problem 110

A Six-Step Approach to Problem Solving 112

Parable of the Pole Position 115

Chapter 12: Be Accountable 118

Accountability Counts 118

Quality Matters 119

Handling Mistakes 121

Part IV: Academic Success Skills 124

Chapter 13: Academic Success Best Practices 126

Note-Taking 126

Reading for Understanding 130

Preparing For and Taking Tests 131

Conquering Procrastination 135

Staying on Track 138

References 139

Chapter 14: Academic Success Resources 140

People 140

Places 143

Things 147

References 152

Summary and Implementation 153

Learning Outcomes Revisited 154

A Final Word of Encouragement 156

Editorial Reviews

Dr. Cary Green has identified one under-explored element of success for students and young professionals: the soft skills necessary to be great. Success Skills for High School, College and Career is chock-full of insight, useful tips and hands-on exercises to develop the tools everyone needs to be more effective. This thought-provoking book is a good and impactful read with big payback for those who embrace the concepts and incorporate its values into their lives.

-John Hupalo, Founder & CEO at Invite Education

The key to success! If students can master what Cary Green teaches in "Success Skills for High School, College, and Career," they will be well on their way to a bright future. Dr. Green breaks down life-changing skill sets into tangible, actionable steps, making this not just a book of theory but one that can truly make an impact. This insightful book is also filled with relatable stories and experiences to really drive home each lesson. All students should read this book.

-Jocelyn (Paonita) Pearson, Founder of The Scholarship System

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