Fast-Starting a Career
of Consequence: A Providential Book Journey
I. My Faith Journey
Not Raised in a Worshipping Family
My Mystical Adolescent Experience
An Enduring Faith & Desire to Learn More
Retired Early to Pursue a Life-Long Dream
II. Retirement Pursuits
Spiritual Development (Yale Divinity School)
College Teaching (Fairfield University)
Board Service (5 Non-profits & 2 For-profits)
Mentoring Young executives
Wrote 3 Books
III. The Genesis & Themes of My 3 Books
God Revealed
Genesis: Dinner with Daughter Dena
Theme: My Encounters with God
Grace Revealed
Genesis: Compelling Stories on Book #1 Promo Tour
Theme: Surviving Serious Crises Through Faith
Fast Starting a Career of Confidence
Genesis: Tips to My Daughter Dena
Theme: Launching a Career of Consequence
IV. God’s Presence on the Journey
My Daughter’s Request
5 Tips of great value to her
Wrote & published an article
MarketWatch.com (Tip#5)
My Literary Agent
My Passion has been to positively impact others by speaking and writing about my faith & my business experience
It’s now a calling
This book was a blessing to write: it integrates my faith and my business experience
The Publisher’s Surprise Concession
The Unexpected New York Life Request
The Even More Surprising CNO Request
MarketWatch.com Strikes Again
Providential Market Expansion:
Christian College Students
Veteran’s & Those Coming Off Childrearing Years
COVID-19 Furloughs
Non-Christians
V. Biblical Principles & Business Tips from,
Fast-Starting a Career of Consequence: Practical Christ-Centered Advice for Entering or Re-entering the Workforce
Chapter 1: Identify & Utilize Your Spiritual Gifts at Work
Chapter 2: Always Act in Concert with Your Values and Beliefs
Chapter 3: Jesus as a Workplace Partner
Chapter 4: Pray Often for Guidance from the Holy Spirit
Chapter 5: Apply the Golden Rule with Coworkers & Customers
Chapter 6: Demonstrate Commitment
Chapter 7: Understand & Embrace the Company’s Mission
Chapter 8: Develop Cultural & Organizational Awareness
Chapter 9: Develop & Demonstrate Strategic Thinking Capability
Chapter 10: Understand the Financial Underpinnings of the Business
Chapter 11: Take Charge of Your Own Development
Chapter 12: Overprepare for Every Meeting
Chapter 13: Make Every Presentation a Command Performance
Chapter 14: Demonstrate Integrity and Earn Trust
Chapter 15: Balance Faith, Family and Career