What to Do Next - by Jeff Henderson (Hardcover)

About the Book

Business leader Jeff Henderson is your guide to pursuing your next best step in life and work. In What to Do Next, he helps you assess if you're ready for change, equips you with tools to prepare, shows you which pitfalls to avoid as you make your move, and replaces fear and doubt with confidence and purpose as you build an exciting future.

Book Synopsis

If you want to change your career and circumstances but aren't sure how, this practical guide from business leader Jeff Henderson will help you reevaluate your purpose and determine your next best step.

Navigating what's next in life--whether in your career, personal life, or relationships--often brings a level of uncertainty and anxiety and presents more questions than answers. Entrepreneur, speaker, and pastor Jeff Henderson has experienced this firsthand--first when he left his marketing position at Chick-fil-A to start a church and nonprofit, and then again when he left that nonprofit in the middle of a global pandemic to . . . well, he didn't know. He just knew he needed to make a move.

This insightful book outlines the process he used to determine the next best step for him and how you, too, can pursue more meaning and purpose in your life and work. Sharing personal stories and best practices he's learned along the way, he eloquently and practically guides you through the minefield of knowing what's next by helping you:

• Take the Career Risk Calculator and discover if you're ready for change
• Plan for change--both the changes you want and the changes you can't see coming
• Cultivate "optimal options" in your life that will guide you to better decision-making when the time comes
• Identify what to do and what not to do when making decisions about what's next
• Exchange fear, confusion, and hopelessness for confidence, freedom, and purpose

The next chapter of your life starts today, with one simple step. And you'll know how to take that step because you know What to Do Next.

Review Quotes

'As a fellow restless traveler who took a career leap of faith in my fifties, I found comfort in Jeff Henderson's journey. Whether you're contemplating a life change or just seeking validation for the direction you've taken, take a deep breath and read Jeff's book. I'm grateful he shared my story as an example of how to find your calling and follow it. Change is hard. But Jeff Henderson helps make it easier.'--Stephanie Stuckey, CEO, Stuckey's

'Authentic. Helpful. Freeing. If all of our invitations to take a step of faith made sense and were easy, I doubt we would ever be super dependent on God. I love how this book empowers readers to not let the overwhelming nature of fear about the future keep them from the immediacy of obedience today. What to Do Next is a must-read resource for anyone looking for clarity, empowerment, and vision for what's ahead.'--Shelley Giglio, cofounder of Passion Conferences and Passion City Church

'If you're trying to figure out what to do next, Jeff Henderson thoughtfully guides you to make meaningful decisions in the midst of uncertainty. In this thought-provoking and practical read, you'll gain the confidence to identify your next steps--even if your next steps don't feel so obvious right now.'--Valorie Burton, CEO of the Coaching and Positive Psychology Institute

'In an era when millions of people are facing a seemingly infinite set of career options and rethinking their futures, Jeff Henderson arrives with a thoughtful, highly practical, and generous book. If you're looking for actionable strategies and wise counsel, pull up a chair and let Jeff coach you.'--Carey Nieuwhof, bestselling author of At Your Best and founder of The Art of Leadership Academy

'Jeff Henderson is one of the most trusted voices in my life. His wisdom and honesty, which are on display in What to Do Next, guide you not only to the next right decision, but also give permission to hope and grieve and trust and try. This is the guidebook for what's next.'--Annie F. Downs, New York Times bestselling author of That Sounds Fun

'My raving endorsement of Jeff Henderson's book may be biased. It came to me at precisely the moment I needed it. So to maintain integrity, I can only recommend What to Do Next to the person who wants to leave well, gain radical self-awareness, deepen wisdom, and feel incredibly confident in the direction they choose to go next. If you're not looking for any of that, don't bother reading this.'--Joseph King Barkley, speaker, executive coach, and author

'The reason What to Do Next is such a life-changing book is that the author hasn't simply researched the topic of career change; he has successfully navigated it multiple times. Jeff Henderson has written a personal and practical guide for everyone who cares about their future. If you don't think you need to read this book, just open it up. You will change your mind. What to Do Next will be one of those timeless classics you keep as reference for the next time you wonder, Is it time to take a leap?'--Reggie Joiner, founder and CEO of Orange

'The Great Resignation has resulted in millions of people wondering what's next for them. It's one of the reasons I'm excited about Jeff Henderson's book. His practical and winsome approach will have you highlighting, laughing, and enjoying the story. All the while, he'll help you take important steps toward figuring out what's next for you.'--Michael Hyatt, New York Times bestselling author

'We all face pivotal moments that change everything and leave us feeling scared, stuck, and, most of all, wondering what to do next. In the last two years, millions of people have been feeling exactly that. That's why Jeff Henderson's book is coming at the perfect time. He gives you the steps you're looking for to be able to move forward and the encouragement you need to take them.'--Christy Wright, #1 national bestselling author and speaker

'What you are about to read is a powerful reminder that what's next is worth it. Jeff Henderson has a unique way of capturing things crisply and openly and letting us into his world--a world full of wisdom and heart, honesty and insights. There is no one I trust and respect more than Jeff. I'm so glad he took the time to pen this timely book. What a gift, just like the guy who wrote it.'--Glen Jackson, cofounder of Jackson Spalding marketing agency

Reading this book is like having a million-dollar coach in your corner helping you navigate your next move confidently. Sangram Vajre, cofounder of Terminus and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of MOVE

What to Do Next is a compelling guide to making the next right decision for your future. Jeff Henderson lays out helpful principles and thought-provoking insights that will help any professional make a good transition well their next season. I wish I'd had this book when I was making my last big professional transition! Gerald Fadayomi, author and lead pastor, Home Church Roswell