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Find Your Way: Unleash Your Power and Highest Potential
“In Find your Way , you will discover the helpful, proven wisdom and deep care that I have experienced in working alongside Carly.” ―Henry Cloud, best-selling author of Boundaries
A perfect gift for graduates!
No matter where you are in life, you are not yet all you will be . . .
At some point, virtually everyone finds themselves struggling to find their way in life.
Perhaps you’re just starting out and haven’t yet found your personal or professional path. Maybe you’ve been plugging away for years, trying to live someone else’s dream. Maybe you’re outwardly successful but plagued by a nagging, soul-level sense of dissatisfaction.
Carly Fiorina, who started as a secretary and later became the first female CEO of a Fortune 500 company, can help. Drawing on her own remarkable journey, and empirical evidence accumulated over four decades in the workplace, Carly will show you how to Carly Fiorina believes beyond a shadow of a doubt that your potential can be unleashed. In Find Your Way , she shows you the path to getting there.
A perfect gift for graduates!
No matter where you are in life, you are not yet all you will be . . .
At some point, virtually everyone finds themselves struggling to find their way in life.
Perhaps you’re just starting out and haven’t yet found your personal or professional path. Maybe you’ve been plugging away for years, trying to live someone else’s dream. Maybe you’re outwardly successful but plagued by a nagging, soul-level sense of dissatisfaction.
Carly Fiorina, who started as a secretary and later became the first female CEO of a Fortune 500 company, can help. Drawing on her own remarkable journey, and empirical evidence accumulated over four decades in the workplace, Carly will show you how to Carly Fiorina believes beyond a shadow of a doubt that your potential can be unleashed. In Find Your Way , she shows you the path to getting there.
256 pages, Hardcover
Published April 9, 2019
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About the author
Carly Fiorina
14 books40 followersCarly is a true leader and a seasoned problem‐solver. She is a passionate, articulate advocate for entrepreneurship, innovation, and effective leadership. She started out as a secretary for a small real-estate business and eventually became the first woman ever to lead a Fortune 50 company. In 1999, during the worst technology recession in twenty-five years, Carly was recruited to lead HP. As she refocused the company on innovation and market leadership, revenues grew, innovation tripled, growth quadrupled, and HP grew to become the eleventh largest company in the US.
Connect with Carly at CarlyFiorina.com, Facebook, and Twitter.
Connect with Carly at CarlyFiorina.com, Facebook, and Twitter.
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December 16, 2019
A lot of side stories but not a lot of guidance on how to find your way.
October 9, 2019
Really good book. Nothing revolutionary for me but still very good content overall. She mostly talks about her work and personal experiences and how they helped to shape her in life. My biggest takeaway from this book is to focus on the path that your on and the person that you want to be rather than the destination. The destination is not as important as the journey and stay true to your integrity, morals, and ethics.
January 9, 2025
At this point in my life this is in my genre wheelhouse so I enjoyed it, but wasn’t a home run for me.
I was with her on a lot of things. Discomfort is how we learn and grow, leading to meaning and purpose in our lives. Therefore, we should actively seek problems to solve. The more we embrace discomfort and fear, the less uncomfortable and fearful those situations will be. She really leans into character and integrity a lot.
I appreciated her general advice and personal story on following a path in life rather than being hell bent on a destination or position. I am always wondering ‘what I’ll be when I grow up’ (despite being 13 years into a career) and this book was a reminder that I don’t need to know right now.
One thing I really struggled with was the examples she gives about how to engage with people who think differently. I’m on board for coming at people with questions and curiosity and a desire to learn rather than critique. However, she gave numerous examples of “questions” that weren’t actually questions at all. For example, “I notice that author you’re reading”… that’s not a question. I realize how it could open conversation, but that continuous framing with non-examples bothered me.
I was with her on a lot of things. Discomfort is how we learn and grow, leading to meaning and purpose in our lives. Therefore, we should actively seek problems to solve. The more we embrace discomfort and fear, the less uncomfortable and fearful those situations will be. She really leans into character and integrity a lot.
I appreciated her general advice and personal story on following a path in life rather than being hell bent on a destination or position. I am always wondering ‘what I’ll be when I grow up’ (despite being 13 years into a career) and this book was a reminder that I don’t need to know right now.
One thing I really struggled with was the examples she gives about how to engage with people who think differently. I’m on board for coming at people with questions and curiosity and a desire to learn rather than critique. However, she gave numerous examples of “questions” that weren’t actually questions at all. For example, “I notice that author you’re reading”… that’s not a question. I realize how it could open conversation, but that continuous framing with non-examples bothered me.
May 23, 2019
Carly Fiorina makes readers two promises in Find Your Way: You will learn to (1) solve problems and (2) realize your potential for leadership, defined as “changing the order of things for the better.” The book keeps both promises, showing readers a path to influence marked by courage, character, collaboration and optimism. Fiorina’s lessons have broad application to personal and professional — and even pastoral — contexts. “You are not yet all you can be,” she writes. That’s good news, as well as an agenda for change.
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March 8, 2020
My first reaction, especially to the subtitle of Fiorina’s book, was to groan at the thought of another self-help book that was overlaid with the Hindu/humanistic idea of releasing a person’s divine inner power. Fiorina says that although every human has enormous unleashed potential, people often keep that potential locked up through fear or ignorance. She wrote her book to help people unleash that potential.
Part One is full of the usual platitudes and admonitions in self-help books, but Parts Two and Three provide many concrete examples from her life as a successful CEO of a fortune 500 company. She describes the obstacles that keep people from releasing their potential, the ways she has brought a positive attitude to negative circumstances, and the qualities needed to succeed in life. Clearly Carly is an optimist. She used that ability to see and believe in new possibilities as a problem-solver in innumerable business situations, and models how others can do the same. She doesn’t settle for platitudes, but is a person of action. The book challenges readers to similar action and attitudes.
4 stars Mary Lou Codman-Wilson, Ph.D., 2 29 20
Excerpts:
Courage, character, collaboration and creatively seeing possibilities. Everybody I know who has been able to sustain their impact by addressing real problems, blessing others and persevering over the long haul exemplifies these four key traits…These practices are all intentional and I became determined to embrace them (p.74)… If you will commit to these practices and learn how to become a problem solver, you will realize your full potential (75).
We can do our best to value and apply key practices. We can uphold important character traits. We can get better at getting better, refusing to settle for who we are today but always pressing on to who we can become. We can define ourselves by wise choices and priorities. We can pursue best practices, knowing they’ll move us forward on the path to becoming who we want to be” (p.76)
Character is integrity, courage and honor displayed consistently over time (109)… on purpose and for a purpose beyond ourselves (111). Tough times demand character from us and the times always get touch (!!2) Discomfort is the price of admission to a meaningful life (114). It is a matter of ethics, as in doing what’s right every time, whether anyone’s watching or not…The ends never justify the means, especially when the means are dishonest.117
Choose to go where you can learn. ‘Empathy is a choice,’ says Professor Brene Brown.’ It’s a vulnerable choice. Because in order to connect with you, I have to connect with something in myself that knows that feeling.’ Such a worthwhile aspiration! Such a challenge to execute! Truly the coping distance between our typical hair-on-fire pace and the thoughtful, intentional, generous expression Dr. Brown suggests can feel most days like traversing the Grand Canyon. On foot. Without shoes. In the rain. Is there any hope for us?(144).
Empathy It is valuing people over all else (149). Collaborative people are forever asking questions – questions that probe the other’s experience, questions that scan the relational horizon for common ground, questions that build up instead of tear down (151).
Part One is full of the usual platitudes and admonitions in self-help books, but Parts Two and Three provide many concrete examples from her life as a successful CEO of a fortune 500 company. She describes the obstacles that keep people from releasing their potential, the ways she has brought a positive attitude to negative circumstances, and the qualities needed to succeed in life. Clearly Carly is an optimist. She used that ability to see and believe in new possibilities as a problem-solver in innumerable business situations, and models how others can do the same. She doesn’t settle for platitudes, but is a person of action. The book challenges readers to similar action and attitudes.
4 stars Mary Lou Codman-Wilson, Ph.D., 2 29 20
Excerpts:
Courage, character, collaboration and creatively seeing possibilities. Everybody I know who has been able to sustain their impact by addressing real problems, blessing others and persevering over the long haul exemplifies these four key traits…These practices are all intentional and I became determined to embrace them (p.74)… If you will commit to these practices and learn how to become a problem solver, you will realize your full potential (75).
We can do our best to value and apply key practices. We can uphold important character traits. We can get better at getting better, refusing to settle for who we are today but always pressing on to who we can become. We can define ourselves by wise choices and priorities. We can pursue best practices, knowing they’ll move us forward on the path to becoming who we want to be” (p.76)
Character is integrity, courage and honor displayed consistently over time (109)… on purpose and for a purpose beyond ourselves (111). Tough times demand character from us and the times always get touch (!!2) Discomfort is the price of admission to a meaningful life (114). It is a matter of ethics, as in doing what’s right every time, whether anyone’s watching or not…The ends never justify the means, especially when the means are dishonest.117
Choose to go where you can learn. ‘Empathy is a choice,’ says Professor Brene Brown.’ It’s a vulnerable choice. Because in order to connect with you, I have to connect with something in myself that knows that feeling.’ Such a worthwhile aspiration! Such a challenge to execute! Truly the coping distance between our typical hair-on-fire pace and the thoughtful, intentional, generous expression Dr. Brown suggests can feel most days like traversing the Grand Canyon. On foot. Without shoes. In the rain. Is there any hope for us?(144).
Empathy It is valuing people over all else (149). Collaborative people are forever asking questions – questions that probe the other’s experience, questions that scan the relational horizon for common ground, questions that build up instead of tear down (151).
September 23, 2019
Listened to the audio-book, which was a short and profound listen.
Carly Fiorina is the former CEO of HP and also ran for President of the USA in 2016. In this book, she encourages the reader to grow in their personal leadership by thinking of their career/family life etc not in terms of a plan, but in terms of a path. She advises a set of practices that, if followed, will likely lead to fulfilment. Among these are looking for problems to solve, humility, empathy and working well within teams.
This book was alright; fluff and generalisations mixed with some profound insights. Little to disagree with here but little that stands out.
Carly Fiorina is the former CEO of HP and also ran for President of the USA in 2016. In this book, she encourages the reader to grow in their personal leadership by thinking of their career/family life etc not in terms of a plan, but in terms of a path. She advises a set of practices that, if followed, will likely lead to fulfilment. Among these are looking for problems to solve, humility, empathy and working well within teams.
This book was alright; fluff and generalisations mixed with some profound insights. Little to disagree with here but little that stands out.
October 25, 2019
As someone who worked for HP under Carly Fiorina this book may have more of a draw for me than many. There were a few good things I took away from it in terms of leadership and an approach to working life, as well as empathy in general. In part this is cheesy and some of the messages are repetitive and sloganised, but many may take something from it. It's also interesting to hear her take on the battles with HP's board and her tussles with Donald Trump during the Republican Presidential campaign. It's short, and well narrated by Carly Fiorina herself. Worth a read.
June 2, 2019
I was really engaged in this book for the first two thirds of it. The last third honestly felt to me like Fiorina was just trying to write to fulfill her pages. I just felt the first two thirds were packed full of thought-provoking, helpful, information. I loved the stories that accompanied her tips and bits of advice. The end just felt weak to me and harder to enjoy.
September 19, 2019
Carly is not afraid to push the reader to step outside of their "belief box." Her thoughts about traditional and cultural norms are refreshingly honest. 'Find Your Way' is a book worth reading whether re-thinking one's life options, contemplating what drives many successful people, or hoping for some personal pointers.
February 10, 2020
I listened to this on Audiobooks on my commute back and forth to work. Carly is a phenomenal woman and a terrific leader. I know Trump made fun of her appearance (he speaks down to everyone), but her come back was pure Carly. Such an inspiration and I really enjoyed her thoughts on problem solving. Great read...or listen.
September 17, 2019
Carly is one of the wisest and most inspirational leaders of our time. Applied integrity shines from her like a beacon. Drink deeply from her well of good sense, encouragement, and hope. I highly recommend all her books--pass them on to others!
July 12, 2020
This is an excellent book giving practical tips on leadership and problem-solving. It will leave you bubbling with ideas that you want to pursue. I definitely feel more equipped as a leader after reading it.
March 11, 2021
This is a highly motivational read. Carly has an infectious energy and makes you feel as if you can move mountains if need be.
It is partly an autobiography but also a great advice book that will inspire you and spur you on to do great things.
It is partly an autobiography but also a great advice book that will inspire you and spur you on to do great things.
October 22, 2022
The book makes you realize two main issues:
1. Solve problems always
2. Realize your potential coz you are capable of so much more!
No matter where you stand, whether you love Carly Fiorina or not, one thing is for sure, we have to respect and look up to strong women like her!
1. Solve problems always
2. Realize your potential coz you are capable of so much more!
No matter where you stand, whether you love Carly Fiorina or not, one thing is for sure, we have to respect and look up to strong women like her!
April 28, 2019
As a leader in Information Technology, I have always learned from and looked up to Carly Fiorina. Her character and values are stellar.
May 2, 2019
I like it. Simple, important concepts backed up by stories, and providing actionable takeaways. I received this kindle book in a Goodreads giveaway.
July 22, 2019
A quick, great read
The actionable advice in Carly’s book is great. I love her perspective on problems and how she seeks to solve them.
The actionable advice in Carly’s book is great. I love her perspective on problems and how she seeks to solve them.
July 26, 2019
I appreciated her honesty and insights about management and life.
Good stuff...
Good stuff...
July 31, 2019
Maybe it got five stars because it was what I needed to hear right now, but I particularly liked her approaches to problem solving and being path focused rather than destination focused.
May 14, 2020
Focus on solving the problems you see around you. Fiorina encouages a blend of realism and optimism to approach the task of making the world a better place.
July 12, 2020
Excellent.
Review coming later.
Review coming later.
December 26, 2020
Very motivational. Quick read. Good advice
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January 3, 2025
Not so snappy to read.. very wordy lessons.
August 24, 2025
first non fiction book i've read, it's a good starter
January 1, 2020
I wish that I hadn’t read the book in two parts and had approached it as a study and digested it chapter by chapter. I did find her suggestions positive and helpful. It was interesting to see how she connects her own experiences and failures/life lessons to what she is trying to convey. This is a book that I would pick up again and reread.
September 8, 2019
Carly Fiorina dropped out of law school because even though that was what her parents wanter for, she realized this wasn't how she wanted to spend her life. She became a Secretary, then eventually went back to school, got an MBA, and becoming the first female CEO of a Fortune 500 company.
The central idea of Finding Your Way is that life isn't about setting goals for positions, money, and power, but rather the well-lived life is about finding the path, and becoming a person ready for the journey ahead wherever it leads. There's a lot of wisdom in the book and I strongly recommend it. Worth reading and re-reading.
The central idea of Finding Your Way is that life isn't about setting goals for positions, money, and power, but rather the well-lived life is about finding the path, and becoming a person ready for the journey ahead wherever it leads. There's a lot of wisdom in the book and I strongly recommend it. Worth reading and re-reading.
August 20, 2024
Headliner - Carly would have made a great president
I liked this book more than I thought I would. You have to wade through some unstructured streams of consciousness and fluffy platitudes throughout the book, but the wisdom is there, especially if you find yourself in a rut or at a crossroads in life.
Carly is clearly a person of excellent character and integrity. Her optimism and love for problem-solving is contagious. She is resilient, humble, and does not fall victim to life, despite (or in spite of) having more than her fair share of tragic life events.
Overall, I feel I have a bit more grit and grace about life having read this.
I liked this book more than I thought I would. You have to wade through some unstructured streams of consciousness and fluffy platitudes throughout the book, but the wisdom is there, especially if you find yourself in a rut or at a crossroads in life.
Carly is clearly a person of excellent character and integrity. Her optimism and love for problem-solving is contagious. She is resilient, humble, and does not fall victim to life, despite (or in spite of) having more than her fair share of tragic life events.
Overall, I feel I have a bit more grit and grace about life having read this.
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May 14, 2019I received this book for free from the author in exchange for an honest review. I truly appreciate the opportunity to receive this book and plan to read it in the near future. Unfortunately I have not had the opportunity to read this book at this time. I will add my review of this book once I have read the book. Thank you for allowing me the optometrist review of your work. I look forward to reading this book.
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