The Leap: How 3 Simple Changes Can Propel Your Career from Good to Great

Have you ever asked yourself, A"Is this it?A"

Maybe youA're trapped in a dead-end job that youA're afraid to leave. Or maybe you already have a good jobA-one that gives you room to grow and exercise your talentsA-but you donA't really feel like youA're doing your best work. Your life is plain vanilla, yet you know in your heart that you can be a triple scoop banana split. You just donA't know how to make that leap.
So what do you do?
Rick Smith knows firsthand what itA's like to feel stuck in a career rut. He worked in a midlevel job where he had modest success. Then his life took an unexpected turn and he found himself creating a business that became successful beyond his wildest dreams. He unlocked a level of performance he did not know he had in him. After all, Smith was just a regular guy who didnA't like to take chances or even step outside his comfort zone. But as he found out, those qualities donA't have to be stumbling blocks. In fact, theyA're two of the keys to making the leap from good to great.

And after talking to others who had also transformed their careers from mundane to magnificent, he realized that the secret doesnA't lie with some mysterious talent, trait, or affinity for risk. And it certainly doesnA't require you to quit your job and start from scratch. Rather, it lies with your ability to harness your true strengths and passionsA-what Smith calls your Primary Color.

YouA'll meet remarkable people whoA've made the leap, such as:
A A soft-spoken middle manager who transformed her company, her industry, and her career with a simpleA-yet groundbreakingA-idea.
A A door-to-door fax machine saleswoman who became a global fashion mogul after developing her own line of womenA's apparel.
A A Florida shrimp farmer who became a globally recognized genetics expert after both of his sons were diagnosed with a rare neurological disorder.
A A software designer who became a leading advocate for the homeless after volunteering part time at a local shelter and realizing his true calling.

Through powerful anecdotes, lessons from brain science, and tools for self-assessment, Smith shows how, with the right amount of passion, determination, and three simple steps, anyone can make the leap to a more successful and fulfilling life.