
Remember taking that career test in grade school where you were told you’d make a great federal judge or an exemplary lighthouse keeper? In this book, William Vanderbloemen takes that concept and maps it against hundreds of thousands of data points, forming a roadmap for all of us on how to choose careers that align with our personalities so we are happy at work.
This groundbreaking guide will help you recognize the traits you possess that make you happy, and then match those against your possible careers to find the best match.


Discover the 12 traits that separate the best leaders from the rest. We have studied 30,000 top leaders and have discovered the 12 habits they share in common that make them as rare as a unicorn.

Dive deep into the twelve transformative habits that set top leaders apart, with actionable exercises, thought experiments, and real-world applications tailored for personal growth. Each chapter challenges you to reflect on your own strengths and areas for improvement, putting theory into practice with hands-on tools for development.

Packed with new research, interviews, and solutions, this updated and expanded edition of Next: Pastoral Succession That Works will equip pastors and Christian organizations to navigate leadership changes with wisdom and grace.

While there is no simple, one-size-fits-all solution to the puzzle of planning for a seamless succession, Next: Pastoral Succession That Works offers church leaders and pastors a guide to asking the right questions in order to plan for the future.

Culture Wins is a practical yet challenging modern guidebook for organizations that want to own the future. Its firsthand insights into building a contagious culture will drive sustainable growth and innovation for any organization. Build a healthy workplace, increase revenue, and change the world with the lessons you’ll learn.

Discover the 12 traits that separate the best leaders from the rest. We have studied 30,000 top leaders and have discovered the 12 habits they share in common that make them as rare as a unicorn.
William Vanderbloemen is the founder and CEO of Vanderbloemen Search Group, a firm known worldwide for excellence in identifying executive talent and success in matching individual values with like-minded organizations. Forbes magazine named it as one of the best small businesses in the country, and Entrepreneur magazine named Vanderbloemen as having the best company culture in the country. Vanderbloemen is a prolific contributor to industry publications including Forbes, Investor’s Business Daily, and CNBC. In addition, he is a sought-after thought leader in the fields of company culture, talent retention, the role of AI, and future workforce trends. He lives in Houston with his wife Adrienne, their seven children, and their standard poodles, Pearl and Mabel.

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