Overview

Are you looking for more traction and progress at work? Not sure about your next step? Are you ready to take charge of your career and thrive-not just survive-in today's fast-changing workplace? Drawing on lessons learned from years of navigating the complexities, challenges, and rewards of the corporate world, Brian Haendiges reveals how to build a more effective, successful, and fulfilling career--and to have greater impact. He explores the hurdles that come with balancing technical expertise with leading people, solving tough problems while finding the direction that's right for you, and inspiring both peers and leaders. You'll discover why the strongest careers are built not just on skills, but on relationships. Whether motivating a team, making better decisions, fixing something that's broken, or breaking new ground, the ability to connect genuinely will set you apart. While technology, workplaces, and business trends evolve, the core dynamics of human relationships remain the same. Haendiges weaves in practical and immediately implementable strategies for building trust, tailoring communications, and fostering collaboration, all illustrated by compelling and relatable real-world stories. Equally central is the theme of learning-how people improve those around them when they improve themselves. You'll learn how to stay true to yourself while sparking positive action in others, turning challenges into opportunities, making valuable connections, and transforming setbacks into stepping stones. From charting your first career path to stepping confidently into senior leadership, Corporate Campfire Stories offers encouragement, practical wisdom, and actionable insights for every stage of growth. More than just a career guide, it's a warm and friendly trail map to thriving in work, in relationships, and in life.

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""As someone who's been in leadership for decades, I can say that the lessons in this book are spot-on. It offers a unique perspective on leadership-grounded in experience but with a forward-thinking approach that makes it relevant to aspiring leaders of today. And while the lessons of the past continue to be relevant, what I especially appreciate is the focus on the future. It doesn't just tell you how to be a good leader today, but how to prepare for tomorrow's challenges. It's a refreshing approach to leadership that blends practical advice with long-term vision."" -Tom McInerney; CEO, Genworth ""I know Brian as an approachable and relatable leader who connects with you as a person, not just a professional. He takes genuine interest in understanding you-listening more than he speaks, ensuring that you're heard, understood, and matter. Reading the stories in this book feels like talking with a sage and insightful family member who only wants the best for you. Candid, yet gentle. Thorough, yet clear."" -Ron Edwards; Senior Director for Talent, Fortune 100 Financial Services Company ""As a woman in tech, I found Brian's book both practical and deeply inspiring. It feels like having a trusted mentor by your side-offering honest insight, real-world wisdom, and thoughtful guidance on navigating growth and leadership with purpose. I especially appreciate how he balances the technical side with people management, showing how to lead with empathy while staying grounded in results. It's a rare combination of heart and practicality that truly resonates."" -Amy T. (34); Digital Platform Manager, Fortune 10 Company ""Corporate Campfire Stories nails what most leadership books miss: the messy, human middle where people, process and results meet. The stories are practical, punchy and immediately useful; perfect for emerging leaders who want to turn real world friction into forward motion."" -Ahmad O. (38); AI and Machine Learning Leader, International Consulting Firm ""As a finance professor, I know that my MBA and Executive MBA students crave practical wisdom, not just theory. Brian Haendiges delivers. His story-based lessons are consistently a massive hit when shared with my classes. It's fantastic to have those real-world stories captured in this book, providing accessible examples in practical leadership in an invaluable guide for emerging leaders."" -Pete Vatev; Assistant Professor of Finance, Virginia Commonwealth University School of Business ""This book is a master class in real-world leadership, filled with engaging stories, hard-won lessons, and practical insights every emerging leader can apply. A must-read for anyone looking to grow their impact and navigate their career with confidence."" -Jeff L. (31); Senior Associate, Investment Technology Firm ""This is more than just another business book. The guidance for advancing your career is rooted in engaging and memorable stories, each giving a framework for how a fundamental principle can be applied, with practical next steps. The powerful imagery of Brian's stories sticks with you, and I've both used and repeated his advice to countless aspiring actuaries over the years."" -Amanda Hug; Past President, Society of Actuaries ""If I only had this book when I was starting out! This is no-nonsense advice for everyone, designed to take you on an informative journey leading to an incredible and more satisfying professional career."" -Adam Hallet; President and Owner, Hallet Enterprise

Author Information

Over a 40+ year career across a half dozen Fortune 500 financial services and insurance companies, Brian learned the hard way - but he had help from a host of great leaders, mentors, peers, and employees. Now looking to fill every day with something meaningful and impactful for himself and others, including fulfilling a promise to share the many lessons he's learned across his long career, he has shifted his focus to help foster and mentor the next generation of corporate leaders.In addition to writing fiction and non-fiction, Brian enjoys teaching and learning in classes on Cape Cod, brushing up on foreign language skills at home and abroad, trying to put notes together on a piano keyboard again after a 50-year break, all while advising and celebrating success with friends and former colleagues, traveling, and spending time with his family.

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