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OverviewDiscover how you can achieve the impossible from someone who's done it before In The Trailblazer's Playbook: Practical Tactics to Rise Against the Odds to Achieve Excellence, celebrated executive, entrepreneur, and engineer and rocket scientist Sylvia Acevedo delivers an insightful and transformative manifesto for everyone who dares to defy the odds and achieve greatness. The author chronicles the relentless pursuit of excellence and the resilience you'll need to overcome extraordinary challenges. The book takes you through an odyssey of the most pivotal moments in Acevedo's life, chronicling her trailblazing career and the tragedies she overcame to achieve personal growth. It's packed with practical advice and actionable strategies you can apply immediately to your own life to help you conquer obstacles, overcome loss, embrace risk, and seize opportunities. You'll also find: “The Story of the Three No's” – a demonstration of how relentless determination can turn setbacks into opportunities Discussions of the importance of personal and mental health and the freedom offered by forgiveness Strategies for defining and communicating your value in a way that's aligned with your strategic goals Perfect for professionals, aspiring leaders, and anyone driven to overcome challenges and realize their full potential, The Trailblazer's Playbook is also a must-read for early-career professionals and students just beginning their own careers. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Sylvia AcevedoPublisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc Imprint: John Wiley & Sons Inc Dimensions: Width: 16.50cm , Height: 4.10cm , Length: 23.90cm Weight: 0.408kg ISBN: 9781394318919ISBN 10: 139431891 Pages: 224 Publication Date: 28 August 2025 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Available To Order We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsPrologue: From a Dirt Street to the C-suite ix Introduction: When You Find Out You’re a Trailblazer XI Chapter 1 Convince Yourself: The Power of Clarity 1 Chapter 2 Create Opportunity: The Power of Courage 17 Chapter 3 The Three Nos: The Power of Conviction 39 Chapter 4 When Everything Shatters 59 Chapter 5 Picking Up the Pieces 77 Chapter 6 Succeeding at Failing 93 Chapter 7 Forgiveness 111 Chapter 8 Turning Point to Take Off 129 Chapter 9 Building Trust 151 Chapter 10 The Door Opens from the Inside 175 Acknowledgments 189 About the Author 193 Index 195ReviewsAuthor InformationSYLVIA ACEVEDO is an engineer, entrepreneur, former CEO, and NASA rocket scientist with a legacy of leadership in technology, business, and public service. She currently serves on the boards of Qualcomm and Credo and speaks nationally and internationally on STEM, cybersecurity, leadership, and inspiring high performance. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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