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Hitting Stryde is the definitive Gen-Y Career Survival Guide with 110 actionable early career short cuts. Get your copy today and join the conversation.

 

Here are what people are saying about Hitting Stryde: 

"Hitting Stryde is the most definitive guide to cultivating your career I have ever encountered. It will prove a valuable tool for launching your career."  - Harry Rosen, Executive Chairman, Harry Rosen Inc.

"A great collection of insightful tips, illustrated by real-life examples, to help new graduates get an edge in work and life."
 - David Stein, co-CEO, Rypple

"The book should be required Reading for new graduates, managers in organizations who want to help these individuals begin their careers o a positive and productive note and even for parents who want to assist their kids as they begin their working lives." – Susan Hodkinson, Chief Operating Officer, Soberman LLP

"Hitting Stryde is a must read for an Gen-Yer as they enter the workforce. Full of information and insight, the book will prove an invaluable tool for employees as they map out their careers and for employers seeking to motivate and attract this new generation." – Ezio D'Onoforio, CEO & President, Globalive Communications

"Hitting Stryde provides today's new graduates with a valuable and straight-forward guide that is relevant to any Gen-Yer looking to conquer their career." – Alex Shipillo, President, Impact Entrepreneurship Group

"This book is written in a 'quick reference, 'easy to read' format.  It contains relevant information for both youth hoping to be successful in the world of work and employers hoping to hire and retain young employees."  - Akela Peoples, Co-founder & CEO, Youth in Motion.

“While Hitting Stryde  was crafted for young leaders in transition, old veterans like myself see this as the  ‘got to’ refresher on effective leadership, management, meeting protocols and much more. Charney and Singh present practical tips that are user friendly, simple and replicable from situation to situation.  Bravo!!!”  - Chari Schwartz, Interim Director, UJA Federation Centre for Jewish Education

“A recent grad, took a year or so off to travel and work and was now ready to land a real job.  He was very impressed with Hitting Stryde – used a number of the tips – refreshed his resume, got several interviews lined up and will be working full time for ADP starting in a few weeks!  He was very appreciative that the book came from the perspective of a woman – coach as well as someone his own age..”. - Cathy Tait, Principal, Western Management Consultants

“David, thank you for the copy of the book. I read it over the weekend and loved it. As you noted, it not just for the Gen Y but for anyone in business that needs to get it! Amazing stuff. I’m going to want to buy 2-3 copies for the Gen Ys in my office for sure.” – Bob Wilkinson, Vice President, Promotivate LP

“I'm *really* enjoying so far, and I don't say that lightly!” - Lauren Friese, Founder, TalentEgg

“Definitely recommend for the GenY’ers entering the workforce but also a great fast read for their managers as it gives a good refresher on career how to’s.”. – Karin Eaton, Gen Y-er, The Executive Roundtable.ca

“I found that the brevity of the points and the extensive list of useful references (mostly websites that could be accessed right away) to be the book's strongest features.  My personal favourite was the chapter on the importance of personal branding.  The attitude of the typical user of this book could be something like, "I might not likely read a 250 page book on these topics but I'd certainly read 101 points, right?" - Arshia, Gen Y-er

"Hitting Stryde is an excellent guide for Gen Y's who are either entering the workforce or have been in their careers for a few years.  It's full of useful information that is presented in a way that will be engaging.  It's also an excellent resource for managers and employers to help Gen Y employees succeed." – Cathy Gallagher-Louisy, Canadian Corporate Social Responsibility and Diversity Specialist, Hewitt Associates.

"I loved all the time management tips you gave! Those are exactly what I am looking for just now.  It seems that I am not doing most of the things you pointed out that might be helpful and really motivate me to find the 25th hour of my days.  Thanks!" – Yue Liu, Gen Y-er and Director of Human Resources at IMPACT Entrepreneurship Group

"As a Gen Y who had to figure these things out for himself, Hitting Stryde's approach and message are bang-on.  I'd be happy to contribute and share my own personal lessons." – Alex Boucher, Gen Y-er at Passport Canada

"I have begun reading Hitting Stryde and it looks like its the kind of thing I have been hoping would just fall into my lap.  Thank you!" – Alissa Bello, new graduate

"Leading team meetings has become an increasingly important part of what I do.  The chapter on 'Running Kick-Ass Meetings' gave me some great insights on how I can make them more engaging and effective." – Dan Baresic, Assistant Brand Manager at Fusenet Inc.

"I found Hitting Stryde to be a great guide for young professionals who are seeking some guidance on how to manage their career advancement.  It's filled with many useful links that will help you leverage online resources to expand your profile and network reach." – Andrew Gomes, Gen Y