Time to Get Real!

Alex J. Plinio is the President of Life & Career Planning, LLC. His previous positions include serving as CEO of Prudential Annuity Services, President of the Prudential Foundation, and President/CEO of AFS-USA, the nation’s largest nonprofit international student exchange program. He is also Co-Founder of the Institute for Ethical Leadership and the Center for Nonprofit and Philanthropic Leadership at Rutgers Business School. His business experience includes executive positions in marketing, operations, administration, change management, and start-ups. He has also regularly engaged in volunteerism and board service.   Melissa A. Smith is the Managing Director of Life & Career Planning, LLC. Her previous positions include National Sales Manager for Easy Spirit Retail Stores and the President of Aerosoles Retail Stores. She has also served as the Executive Director of the Institute for Ethical Leadership at Rutgers Business School. She has deep experience in sales, marketing, training, operations and strategy development along with board service.  

Introduction

Part I: SELF – A review of those aspects of your life that make you who you are.
Chapter 1: Interests
Chapter 2: Joy
Chapter 3: Personal Values
Chapter 4: Relationships
Chapter 5: Life Purpose
Chapter 6: Life Balance
 
Part II: WORK AND CAREER – A review of those aspects of your work and career that help you to better perform and progress.
Chapter 7: Personal Strengths and Development Areas
Chapter 8: Organization Mission, Culture, and Values
Chapter 9: Financial Plans
Chapter 10: Current and Future Position
Chapter 11: Crossing Age Groups and Cultures
 
Part III: PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER –Using all aspects of your self, work, and career to create a future that you can plan and work toward.
Chapter 12:  Personal Vision
Chapter 13: Analysis and Learning
Chapter 14: Planning, Action and Renewal

Conclusion
Acknowledgements
Resources
Author Biographies