More Than a Living: What Corporate Insiders Do to Achieve Career Growth, Leadership, and Purpose Hardcover – May 1, 2026

Perfect graduation gift. Ideal book for young professionals. High School or College Graduation. Top 10 Gifts for GradsMost career advice sounds good-and falls flat. In More Than a Living: What Corporate Insiders Do to Achieve Career Growth, Leadership, and Purpose, Kate Shattuck pulls back the curtain on what truly drives growth, credibility, and fulfillment in modern work. From taking radical ownership of your career to mastering storytelling, corporate habits and gratitude, you'll learn how to build a career-and a life-that matters. This tackles:the massive problem of figuring out what you want to do, maybe not for the rest of your life, but for better and for now offers specific advice on some of the skills you should acquire to help you gain traction and move ahead in your career journey provides perspectives and examples for building a life large enough for you, for those you love and those you lead-whether at home, at work, or as a volunteer. As an award-winning, nationally known executive and executive recruiter, blending candor, humor, and hard-earned lessons from the boardroom to the break room, Kate challenges the myths we've been told about careers and provides sound advice on how to not only survive, but to thrive by finding a job and a career that gives us a little joy. Expect to laugh, nod, and maybe cringe a little as you recognize yourself in these stories of missteps, breakthroughs, and leadership done right. Because real success isn't about climbing faster-it's about taking control of your career, developing specific skills, leading with purpose, and staying human while you do it.Testimonials"More Than a Living is the kind of book every champion, mentor, and sponsor shouldplace directly into the hands of the people they believe in. It's not just career guidance,it's a blueprint for leading a life of purpose, impact, and integrity." - Barbara Morrison, Founder, TMC Financing"More Than a Living is a candid, insider's guide to the realities of corporate life. Kate Shattuck offers the real, unfiltered truths that people need to hear. The book includes practical strategies every ambitious professional needs to accelerate their career and build a meaningful life. She is the corporate godmother you wish you had." - Stephanie Rupp, Former CEO & Partner, Veris Wealth Partners"A brilliant, systematic strategy for people who want more than just a job. More Than a Living is the ultimate blueprint for turning life's pressure into both elite performance and profound personal fulfillment." - Fran Lawler, CEO, Harvest Cove Talent Partners  Read more