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Title: Sips of Wisdom: An Unfiltered Guide to Career Success
Publisher: Gatekeeper Press
Publication Date: 2025
Language: English
ISBN 10: 1662962215
ISBN 13: 9781662962219
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: acceptable

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Synopsis

Sips of Wisdom: An Unfiltered Guide to Career Success offers a candid and insightful exploration of career development and professional empowerment within corporate America. This book addresses the distinct challenges individuals may face and presents practical strategies to overcome barriers that can impede career advancement. The importance of mentorship, sponsorship, and advocacy in career advancement, addressing biases, improving performance, and expanding networks is emphasized in the book. Through personal stories and practical advice, Sips of Wisdom empowers readers to navigate corporate challenges, embrace authenticity, and build a legacy of empowerment.

Sips of Wisdom celebrates the resilience, strength, and ingenuity of women in corporate America. This book is born from a shared vision to empower individuals to overcome obstacles and embrace authenticity in their professional journeys. By sharing the lessons and successes of trailblazers, the authors inspire a new generation of leaders to break barriers and achieve unprecedented success and fulfillment.

About the Authors

Dr. Wanda Gordon is a luminary in the art of catalyzing transformative change across the spectrum of human existence. Her illustrious journey, fortified by a PhD in leadership and organizational change, an MBA specializing in healthcare, and a foundational BS degree, epitomizes the fusion of academic rigor and compassionate leadership. She is the author of books on leadership and personal development, including " Don't Follow Me " and "Motivation and the Professional African American Woman."

As the chief alliance officer, Dr. Gordon orchestrates collaborative endeavors that transcend traditional boundaries, harnessing collective potential to drive impactful change on a global scale. Her strategic acumen and unwavering commitment to ethical leadership position her as a vanguard of innovation and progress in the pharmaceutical landscape.

Dr. Gordon's literary oeuvre is a testament to her intellectual prowess and advocacy for underrepresented voices. Through her seminal works on motivation and the professional experiences of African American women, she amplifies narratives of resilience and empowerment, championing diversity and inclusivity with unwavering enthusiasm.

At the core of Dr. Gordon's philosophy lies her guiding mantra, "Focus on balance." Grounded in the principles of harmony and equilibrium, this mantra serves as a guiding beacon, reminding individuals to nurture holistic well-being amid life's myriad challenges and opportunities. She is married and has a blended family of six children.

Indria Gibson is an accomplished leader with a proven track record in strategic planning, business analytics, and people development. As associate vice president of sales, Indria has led high-performing teams to exceed goals, driving innovation and operational excellence.

Indria's expertise in executive coaching and developing career plans has been instrumental in helping individuals achieve their career goals. Her leadership style is characterized by her ability to use storytelling to inspire and motivate her teams, making complex concepts relatable and actionable.

With a Master of Business Administration in finance from Howard University and a Bachelor of Science in accounting from the University of Alabama, Indria combines her educational background with practical experience to deliver impactful results. Her achievements include leading strategy across 120 countries as the chief operating officer for the international business unit . In this role, Indria was known for her ability to create strategic initiatives that aligned with the organization's goals while fostering collaboration and driving connectivity between work groups.

Indria Gibson's passion for people development and her strategic leadership make her an inspiring figure in the business world, continuously helping individuals and teams reach their full potential.

Few executives have contributed to the success of ten-plus multibillion-dollar brands throughout their career-Jacquelyne "Jax" Porter is one of them. As a former Fortune 500 senior leader and founder of Creatryx Consulting, Jax helps organizations transform how they discover talent, develop leaders, and create environments where exceptional professionals flourish.

Her journey from aspiring music industry talent scout to pharmaceutical executive reveals the power of recognizing potential where others don't-a skill that became her professional signature. Rising through leadership positions in sales, marketing, and talent development, Jax developed a reputation for seeing around corners, simplifying complexity, and building high-performing teams that deliver results even amid significant market challenges and disruption.

Throughout her career, Jax has observed how a leader's self-concept and personal brand directly impact their ability to influence and execute effectively. Her deep understanding of these dynamics complements her broader expertise in talent development and organizational performance.

Today, Jax partners with corporate HR and commercial executives to address what she calls "the leadership gap"-the critical disconnect between investing in business strategies and investing in the leaders who execute them. Through Creatryx Consulting, she delivers transformative advisory and consulting services that help companies strengthen their employer brands and talent attraction strategies, while curating leadership development experiences that don't just train-they transform.

With credentials from Howard University, DePaul University, and Northwestern's Kellogg School of Management, Jax brings both intellectual depth and real-world wisdom to her work. Her signature programs help professionals at all levels develop the strategic vision, executive presence, and leadership capabilities needed to excel in today's complex business environment.

Jax's career stands as compelling evidence that meaningful success doesn't come from following conventional paths-it comes from having the vision and courage to chart new ones and the ability to bring others along on the journey.

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