Johnny Bunko is an office jockey at Boggs Corp., a bumbling 'Everyman' trapped in a job he loathes....wondering how he got there.
Enter a supernatural career coach, Diana, who emerges from Bunko's chopsticks late one soulless night at the office. She is sarcastic, tough and wise. All the guys fall for her.
The Johnny Bunko story written by Daniel H. Pink arrives at a time when business book publishers are contending with readers who have less time to gather information from the printed page. So, Pink came up with six lessons: There is no plan. Think strengths, not weaknesses. It's not about you. Persistence trumps talent. Make excellent mistakes. Leave an imprint.
Johnny Bunko doesn't get more specific than that. The book has no suggestions about networking, writing a resume, or finding an internship. Such information, says Pink, is available on any number of Websites. Pink's career guide is intended for Gen Y, those in their 20s, who have grown up by visually learning through 'enlightainment,' the maximum efficiency of expression.
Perhaps, career lesson number seven is to find a personal mentor or coach...to help you get coached to success.
Source: BusinessWeek, March 3, 2008
Daniel H. Pink: The Adventures of Johnny Bunko: The Last Career Guide You'll Ever Need