If you are an abused or frustrated or soul-battered or apathetic or cynical or burning out or targeted salaried professional (teacher, civil servant, lawyer, doctor, engineer, scientist, urban planner, accountant, analyst, communications officer, etc.) then you MUST read this book:
by physicist and author Dr. Jeff Schmidt.
You simply must. It’s a game changer.
For a preview, here is a wonderful short audio slide show about the book: LINK TO AUDIO SLIDE SHOW.
However, this is the kind of book that must be read from cover to cover to derive its intended message and impact because of its thorough and rigorous design covering all aspects of the subject from selection to professional training to the work environment, with detailed explanations of the psychological and social aspects. There are also excellent examples from several professions and intriguing stories of both adaptation and dramatic failures.
It had the effect on me to allow me to relive and recast my professional training and development in order to best decide where I wanted to go and how I could change my circumstances. It saved my soul.
The book also provides concrete suggestions for simple actions that can make a big difference. The practice of these suggestions is empowering.
Thank you Jeff Schmidt for writing this remarkable book that will certainly be useful to whistleblowers and to conscientious professionals of all stripes.
(For all the posts by Canadians for Accountability Blog contributor Denis Rancourt click the label “DENISR“.)
