In the book “How to Become a Leader – 600 Career Tips (from Those Who Know)”, 62 professionals share with the new generation of executives what they consider truly important for a successful professional life and a well-balanced personal life.

 

Isabel Canha and Maria Serina, founders of Executiva.pt and passionate about career development, personal growth, and work-life balance, invited 62 professionals to share their best career advice. How to Become a Leader is the result of the experience of professionals who have excelled in their fields and aims to be a useful guide for those aspiring to build a successful career and find happiness.

 

With nearly 30 years of journalism experience and countless interviews with some of the top professionals in the Portuguese business world, Isabel Canha and Maria Serina carefully selected contributors for this book. The authors were chosen based on specific themes to ensure their insights provide real value to the new generation striving for leadership positions.

 

Across more than 200 pages, CEOs, managers, entrepreneurs, HR specialists, coaches, and academics present original texts filled with practical advice—designed first to encourage reflection and then to inspire action. Written in a direct and objective style, and featuring a foreword by Miguel Pina e Cunha, professor at Nova School of Business and Economics, How to Become a Leader serves as a valuable guide both for young professionals taking their first steps in the workforce and for experienced individuals seeking a balanced approach to success.

 

This book is published by REDCHERRY and is available for purchase.

 

TOPICS & AUTHORS
Some of the key topics and their respective contributors include:

• 10 Things I Wish I Had Known When I Started – José de Sousa, CEO of Liberty
• How to Face the Adult World When You Still Feel Like a Kid – Sandra Isabel Correia, Founder of Pelcor
• The Ingredients of Success – José Avillez, Michelin-starred Chef
• Rules for Effective People Management – Manuel Sousa Antunes, President of Pessoas 2020
• How to Build Your Résumé Before Entering the Job Market – Valquíria Dias, Strategic Leadership Hub Coordinator at Católica Porto Business School
• 10 Things You Must Know About LinkedIn (Otherwise, Don’t Bother Being There) – Pedro Caramez, LinkedIn Expert
• 12 Unexpected Places and Occasions for Networking – Rita Oliveira Pelica, Founder of OnYou
• The World is Your Workplace: 11 Skills You Need to Work Anywhere – Ramon O’Callaghan, Dean of Porto Business School
• How to Sell Your Talents to the Chinese Market – Carmen Amado Mendes, International Relations Professor
• How to Land “That” Job in the UK (and What You Must Know Before Preparing Your CV) – Patrícia Marcelino, Founder of “Ó Mãe, Vou Emigrar!”
• Choose the Company—Don’t Let the Company Choose You – Daniel Traça, Dean of Nova School of Business and Economics
• Fun-aholics in the Workplace – Soledade Carvalho Duarte, Managing Partner at Invesco Transearch
• How to Negotiate Your Salary Without Sounding Greedy – Diogo Alarcão, CEO of Mercer
• 6 Rules Every Freelancer Should Know – Mónica Cameira de Mendonça, Managing Partner at MMPSG Consulting
• 10 Benefits of Starting Your Career at a Startup – Sara do Ó, CEO of Grupo Your
• 3 Key Facts About Ethics – Fátima Carioca, Dean of AESE Business School
• If It’s for You, Seize the Opportunity – Maria Antónia Torres, Partner at PwC
• 7 Steps to Start a New Job on the Right Foot – Catarina Horta, HR Director at Caixa Económica Montepio Geral
• 7 Attitudes That Hold You Back from Success – Jorge Martins, CEO of Capgemini
• A Mentor Can Change Your Life—Really! – Teresa Marques, CEO of Lusa
• Beyond Continuous Assessment—Get Ready for Continuous Learning – Sofia Salgado Pinto, Dean of Católica Porto Business School
• How to Choose Training That’s Truly Worth the Investment – Anabela Possidónio, Executive Director of The Lisbon MBA
• How to Balance Your Career and Personal Life – Maria Ribeiro Ferreira, Life Coach
• 17 Steps to Build a Career in a Single Company – Mónica Rufino, General Director at Seur
• How to Change Jobs While Still Employed – Fernando Neves de Almeida, Leader of Boyden Portugal
• 10 Business Etiquette Rules You Must Follow – Isabel Amaral, Expert in Image, Communication, and Protocol
• Life Happens Outside Your Comfort Zone – Maria João Carioca, Executive Board Member of CGD
• 10 Career-Boosting Activities That Have Nothing to Do With Work – Fernanda Barata de Carvalho, HR Lead at Accenture
• All-Terrain Careers – Sofia Tenreiro, General Director of Cisco
• 10 Key Traits of a Great Team Leader – Pedro Malheiro, CEO of Connect Holdings
• Success Comes from Controlling Your Own Career – Rodrigo Costa, Managing Partner at Monday
• 7 Moments When You Should Speak Up for What You Want – Dalila Pinto de Almeida, Talent Management Consultant
• Portuguese Grammar Mistakes That Can Ruin Your Image – Sandra Duarte Tavares, University Professor
• The 10 “Whens” of Credibility – Pedro Celeste, Marketing Professor
• How to Build Your Personal Brand – Maria Duarte Bello, Executive Life Coach
• 5 Things to Do Before Breakfast That Can Change Your Life – Teresa Botelho, Senior Executive Coach
• 7 Mistakes That Destroy Your Professional Image – Manon Rosenboom Alves, Marketing and Image Consultant
• 10 Public Speaking Tips from Someone Who Lives with a Microphone – Sónia Santos, Radio Host at Rádio Renascença
• How to Project a Professional Image in Presentations (Even If You’re Nervous) – Sara Batalha, CEO of MTW
• 7 Tips to Overcome Lack of Self-Confidence – Aida Chamiça, Executive and Team Coach
• Body Language That Can “Kill” Your Image – Alexandre Monteiro, Body Language Coach
• How to Commit to Your Decisions – Conceição Zagalo, President of Grace and Cais
• 25 Situations When You Should Ask for Help – Carlos Figueiredo, HR Director at Unilever
• How to Build Resilience and Grow from Adversity – Isabel Paiva de Sousa, Porto Business School Professor
• Survival Exercises for the Workplace – Helena Águeda Marujo, ISCSP Professor
• Mistakes Women Make (That You Should Avoid) – Ana Torres, Rare Diseases Cluster Lead at Pfizer Europe
• 7 Strategies to Overcome Impostor Syndrome—For Good! – Ana Oliveira Pinto, Executive Coach
• How to Boost Productivity and Take Your Performance to the Next Level – Paulo Neto, Coach
• How to Enhance Creativity – Cristina Marques da Silva, Founder of Eureekka
• How to Turn a Resolution into Reality – Ana Maria Paulo, Psychologist
• 7 Skills You Must Develop to Reach the Top – Vera Lagos, Life Coach
• Lessons from Sports: Athlete Mindsets That Drive Success – Ana Bispo Ramires, Sports Psychology Expert
• If Life Gives You Lemons, Make Lemonade – Margarida Barreto, HR Consultant

 

This book offers a roadmap to leadership and professional success, filled with actionable advice from experts across various industries.

 

Source: Executiva