Nonfiction Book Award Status: Gold
Author Name: John Crossman
Synopsis
John Crossman’s Career Killers/ Career Builders is based off his most requested speech, which is The Top 5 Ways to Get Fired and The Top 5 Ways to Keep From Being Fired. See link here: https: //www.youtube.com/watch?v=qknXgDpr0mY
John’s passion is helping college students and young professionals reach their potential by avoiding the most dangerous life choices that can cause them to ruin their careers. This book has a wide audience, anyone from the ages 18-31, and the people that employ them. The book is not meant for just people in business, it is meant for any professional. What John has seen, on a national level, is a need for additional training resources for the millennial group on core aspects of being a professional. This book helps them lead a healthy and successful life.
Author Bio:
John M. Crossman is President of Crossman & Company, a regional commercial real estate company based in Orlando. One of John’s passions is helping college students and young professionals reach their potential by avoiding the most dangerous life choices that can cause them to ruin their careers. What John has seen, on a national level, is a need for additional training resources for the millennial group on core aspects of being a professional.
John is a nationally recognized writer and speaker to college students with regard to careers and success. John has guest lectured at over 17 Universities across the United States including but not limited to; the University of North Carolina, Florida State University, the University Mississippi, and the University of Miami. In addition, he has funded and participated in raising money for scholarships at over 30 universities. John is in or a part of; the Florida State University College of Business hall of fame, University of Florida honoree alumni, Valencia Community College trustee appointed by Governor Rick Scott, and the Service Academy Nomination Board for 6 years where he was appointed by United States Senator Marco Rubio. He carries on his dads’ legacy and passion for protecting civil rights, encouraging diversity, preserving the justice system and raising awareness as well as funds in order to emphasize the importance of historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs).
Although John is a very busy man he makes sure to have time for his wife and two daughters. On his days off, you can often find him with his dog Pepper, running or eating sushi.
Thank you for being so supportive of my book.
I recently read this book, and while reading it, it was blatantly clear how much John Crossman cares about the success of the reader. His genuine desire to spread knowledge and prevent others from ruining their careers and lives is apparent by the real-life examples he employs and the accessible language with which the book is written. Even though Mr. Crossman is an accomplished man as evidenced by the article above, he does not use this book to further elevate himself. I would recommend this book to practically anyone because sooner or later (if your not an heir) you will need an occupation. This book will ensure you will have the tools at your disposal to equip you to perform your best along your career journey