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Amazon Bestseller
College Bound
College Bound: The Preparation Roadmap for Middle School Students and Their Families is an essential guide designed to help students start preparing for their future as early as middle school. This book provides a clear roadmap for students, families, and educators to navigate the path toward higher education with confidence and purpose. Through engaging activities, self-assessments, and practical advice, College Bound helps students identify their interests, understand different learning styles, set meaningful goals, and explore various post-secondary options. By starting early, students, with the help of their advocates, can make informed decisions, stay focused, and set themselves up for success in high school, college, and beyond. Whether you’re a student eager to plan your future, a parent looking for guidance, or an educator supporting young learners, College Bound is your go-to resource for early college exploration.
FROM THE FOREWORD OF COLLEGE BOUND
Dr. Oliver’s purpose in writing the book is clear: to bring resources to a wider audience of students and families who typically do not view middle school as a time to begin the conversation about college and who would wait until high school to start planning their post-secondary journey. This new addition to the series stresses that it is never too early to start considering the plan. Middle school is the perfect time and place to begin the conversation and begin the preparation necessary to avoid becoming overwhelmed at the last minute.
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Dr. Carolyn Jefferson-Jenkins
Amazon Bestseller
LEADERSHIP Roadmap
I decided to write Leadership Roadmap: Discover Your Power to Influence the World after realizing that this topic is a logical next step after college and career goals have been met. This easy-to-follow guide allows for you to examine various leadership styles and provides distinct paths to help you develop and hone your skills.
In the book you will discover tips on how to become a more effective and intentional leader. Beyond discussing leadership styles, Leadership Roadmap explores crucial topics such as:
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The significance of emotional intelligence in effective leadership.
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Building strong relationships with team members.
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Ensuring effective communication between the leader and the team and much more.
PRAISE FOR
LEADERSHIP Roadmap
"Leadership is perhaps one of the more repeated words in the English lexicon; however, I find that very few individuals can articulate what leadership means, or their approach as a leader—this is where Leadership Roadmap fills a void. This book seeks to explain core tenants of leadership in a concise and clear way and in doing so attempts to make a very complex topic more digestible to the reader. Leadership Roadmap is an excellent resource for individuals looking to add to their skillset as a leader. It is a comprehensive resource that infuses different approaches and philosophies in a seamless and fluid way. This is a great read for aspiring leaders and individuals in need of more language to affirm their approach to this important topic."
Brandon H. Common, Ph.D.
Vice President for Student Affairs
Louisiana State University
"Mastering leadership isn’t just about giving orders; it’s about inspiring and guiding others toward shared goals. Leadership Roadmap breaks down this process and also includes tips for dealing with different personality types.
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A great leader handles challenges, encourages collaboration, and boosts team morale. Developing these skills requires continuous learning, self-awareness, and embracing diverse perspectives. Leadership Roadmap is, in my honest opinion, the perfect starting point. It covers all aspects and attributes of a great leader and presents real stories of everyday leaders in their own words to add context. In a world that craves empathetic, visionary, and resilient leaders, Dr. Oliver’s book is an invaluable resource for shaping impactful leaders wherever they go."
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Darrel Greene, Jr.
Producer/Songwriter
Holy Mattress Money
"Dr. Greta Oliver’s Leadership Roadmap is a transformative book that provides invaluable insights and practical guidance for leaders navigating the complexities of the modern business landscape. This exceptional book is a beacon of inspiration, providing a comprehensive and insightful guide for aspiring leaders and seasoned professionals alike. Dr. Oliver’s deep expertise and profound understanding of leadership principles shine through every page, leaving an indelible impact on readers.
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Leadership Roadmap is an extraordinary testament to Dr. Greta Oliver’s expertise, compassion, and dedication to cultivating exceptional leaders. This book is a must-read for anyone seeking to unlock their leadership potential and make a lasting impact in their professional endeavors."
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Phylicia Burris
Early Childhood Program Director
Amazon Bestseller
Career Roadmap
I decided to write Career Roadmap - Setting Yourself Up to Reach Your Career Aspirations, after moving from Ohio to North Carolina and realizing that the way in which I and many others were using to obtain jobs was lacking. The idea of finding a way to differentiate yourself from other job seekers seemed a much more logical way to go about finding another opportunity. In order to be able to adequately distinguish yourself you have to first know yourself and what you can offer and you also need to be able to communicate your message to the hiring manager. In the midst of the turmoil I began teaching Employability Skills and writing/updating curriculum for the same courses at a community college. Through personal experience I’m convinced that personal branding and clear communication of your past experiences are the key to success. It is through this book that I hope to make the search for a career that brings personal satisfaction much easier. I want to help others to find fulfillment in their career and ultimately in their lives.
PRAISE FOR
Career Roadmap
“Dr. Greta Oliver has delivered again! Career Roadmap is a resource that college students and young professionals can use as they navigate: career exploration, being a job seeker, and changing career paths. She shares stories and vulnerable career moments that made me feel seen, a reminder that we are never alone in our career journey, anxiety, or failures. I see this as a book that folks can keep coming back to as they navigate the rapidly changing working world. Cheers to Dr. O for sharing more of her wisdom and knowledge with us!”
Ashlea Hitchcock-Francis
Founder of THE SQUEEZE
“This book is an authentic example of the real world career or job market. It doesn’t make the process of finding a job fluffy and unrealistic. The knowledge in this book will truly prepare the readers for their field of choice. Dr. O asks questions such as “do you need additional training?” This gives job seekers a real and mature assessment of their skills. The Career Roadmap allows readers to look at themselves in a reflective way, so that they can take the necessary steps towards improvement as they search for job opportunities that are meaningful to them….”
Tameka Ellington, Ph.D.
Author, Empowerment Speaker and CEO of Dr. Tameka Ellington Enterprises
"Career Roadmap is an important book that will help many people not only find a way out of an unsatisfying work environment but also help them find a path forward that better utilizes their unique strengths and capabilities. As a senior executive who has worked with too many people in too many companies who come to work each day with a sense of dread or being at a dead end, this book provides not only a way out but a path forward to a more satisfying career. Dr. Oliver doesn't promise magic. You have to do the work. But she provides a concrete, step by step process to help put you on the path to a better and more rewarding life."
Charlie Lehmann
Marketing Consultant and SCORE Mentor
Amazon Bestseller
College Roadmap
I decided to write my book, College Roadmap: Essential Tips For First-Time College Students and Their Families (now in its 2nd Edition), after seeing many family members and friends struggling through the process of searching for a college for their teenagers. I’ve also fielded many late-night phone calls from frantic friends who are late in the decision making process who’ve suddenly remembered that this is an area that I have experience in. I’ve also worked for many years with and on behalf of students so I embarked upon this endeavor to help make the college search and future of students enrolled in college easier and more beneficial. This topic is important to me and I want to help others as much as I can.
PRAISE FOR
College Roadmap
"Greta Oliver’s roadmap to the many steps of college success should be required reading for anyone planning to attend and to succeed in college. Think of it as a portable mini-encyclopedia of facts and advice at each step of the way in navigating a complex journey--all from an expert in both the academic and administrative crossroads in higher education. We worked together for years and spent hours untangling knots in the process for students and their families. I see those years culminating in this expert guidebook that I highly recommend.”
Dr. Florence Clark Riffe
Retired Assistant Dean for Undergraduate Programs and Services Scripps College of Communication
Ohio University
“I, as a first-generation college attendee, would have benefited greatly from this valuable resource. It will be extremely helpful for students and families navigating the college application, admission process. I wish that I had access to such a resource when I was beginning my journey.”
Dr. Carolyn Jefferson-Jenkins
Adjunct Assistant Professor, School of Education University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
“This brief book is loaded with wisdom and important reflections about navigating the process of college admissions. The guidance offered is worthwhile for future college students and their parents. These tips are practical, thoughtful and contain information that I wish I had when my daughters applied to college. Reading this book might help families avoid making errors in applying to and selecting a college. This book helps parents envision how to really be helpful to their children in making an important life decision about where and how to go to college.”
Dr. Ron Strauss
Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
