Success isn't about the race to the top or having to prove you're good enough. It's about carving out a path of personal discoveries and career accomplishments without focusing on promotions, prestige, or status. Burning Ladders. Building Bridges. recognizes it's what you learn along the journey and who you surround yourself with that defines success. Patterson is an empathetic guide who navigates the complicated road ahead. He takes you from where you are now to where you want to go, bypassing traditional workplace games. He reveals how to put people at the center of your pursuit and connect to the heart of what matters most. Patterson challenges today's status quo and motivates you to take ownership, control your destiny, and discover untapped potential. He dispels common myths and offers practical steps to enhance job skills that build mutually beneficial relationships. Patterson encourages the development of strong leadership attributes to help you make a unique difference. Achieving impactful results isn't about what you do; it's about who you are when you're doing it. Whether you're getting started or an experienced professional contemplating higher levels of satisfaction, Patterson provides a convincing approach to meaningful growth no matter your career development stage. A must-read if you're seeking change through deeper engagement in yourself and others.
For decades, Dr. Alan Patterson has supported hundreds of clients pursuing meaningful and rewarding work. He is a career coach, professor, and captivating presenter specializing in talent and leadership development. He has worked with leaders from Broad Institute, Federal Reserve Bank, Hewlett Packard, Johnson & Johnson, Kite Pharma, Major League Baseball, and the United States Navy.
As I reflect on where I was when I crossed paths with Alan Patterson, his insights and perspectives on building relationships through interpersonal experiences changed the way I looked at my career and life.--Tim Igo, COO, Datastrong Burn Ladders. Build Bridges.' is an insightful guide to becoming your best professional self at any stage of your career - even if that means burning the ladder you thought you loved! Patterson is equal parts researcher and raconteur, truth-telling with razor-sharp wit. Both thoroughly delightful and thought-provoking, Patterson's latest project reads quick and lasts long.--Kim Huettl, Program Manager, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee I've used Dr. Patterson's unique understanding for how careers develop for professionals from their infancy to their optimum levels. I have successfully followed his advice as a road map for building my own teams and mentoring people close to me.--Dennis DiPrete, PE, Founder and Principal, DiPrete Engineering
