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Sparked: Discover Your Unique Imprint for Work that Makes You Come Alive Hardcover – September 21, 2021

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Discover your unique imprint for work that makes you come alive, fills you with meaning, joy, purpose, and possibility, then spend the rest of your life doing it.

We’re all born with a certain “imprint” for work that makes us come alive. This is your "Sparketype®," your DNA-level driver of work that lets you know, deep down, you’re doing what you’re here to do. Work that motivates you, fills you with purpose and, fully-expressed in a healthy way, becomes a main-line to meaning, flow, performance, and joy. Put another way, work that “sparks” you.

Sparked draws upon years of research, experimentation, more than 25-million data-points generated by over half-a-million people, and hundreds of deep-dive conversations with luminaries from science to art to industry and wellbeing. Award-winning author, serial wellness-industry founder, and host of the top-ranked Good Life Project®, Jonathan Fields, and his team at Spark Endeavors, developed the Sparketype imprints and methodology that is the basis of this book.

In this book, Fields and his team will help you:

  • Discover what sparks you, what drains you, where you stumble and come alive, so you can reclaim a sense of direction, control, and purpose;
  • Understand the “real” reasons certain experiences, jobs, and roles leave you empty and know how to make things better, without having to endure big disruptive changes;
  • Learn from real-world, relatable stories, case-studies, and data-driven insights;
  • Identify the action steps to begin immediately transforming the way you work and live.

Sparked takes you deep into the world of the Sparketypes, revealing an entirely new depth of insights about what makes you come alive in work life, along with what empties you out and trips you up, so you can avoid those life-drains.

You’ll discover tons of case studies, stories, and real-world applications, creating a comprehensive guide to help you discover what you are meant to do and how to get started.

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'I've worked with a lot of models before, but no framework has gotten my community more aligned and on fire as quickly as the Sparketype model. It transcends jobs and roles to help people figure out the right game to be playing for them. Get the book, learn your Sparketype, and start finishing your best work today.' -- -Charlie Gilkey, author of the award-winning Start Finishing: How to Go from Idea to Done

'If you've ever wondered why you run into the same obstacles at work no matter your role or responsibilities, Jonathan Fields's new book offers you a precise road map for understanding this important truth: it's not you. It's your expectation that you should be able to do things the way others do. When you understand your unique Sparked blueprint, you encounter a world of possibility you had not imagined. Based on his years of experience as an entrepreneur and countless conversations about The Good Life with experts in many disciplines, he shows you the way to meaningful work, creative confidence, and the knowledge you are doing exactly what you're meant to.' -- -Susan Piver, New York Times bestselling author of The Four Noble Truths of Love: Buddhist Wisdom for Modern Relationships

'Move over, MBTI! There's a new personality index in town. The Sparketypes will illuminate what work lights you up!' -- -Neil Pasricha, New York Times bestselling author of The Book of Awesome and The Happiness Equation

'The framework contained within this book has the revelatory power of one-on-one therapy or coaching, but instead of waiting years for a breakthrough, it comes in minutes. The more I learned about my Sparketype (and just as importantly, my Anti-Sparketype), the more I was able to put into words things I've always known deep down to be true but couldn't readily give shape to. As a business leader being constantly pulled in a million directions, I finally feel I have clarity on where I should put my energy, and permission to focus on where I'll have the most impact. I'll be getting copies for my whole team!' -- -Emily Heyward, Co-founder of Red Antler

'This book has the capacity to shift the way we show up in the world. Jonathan Fields has created a groundbreaking tool that is profoundly important and necessary for each one of us. We often move through the world on autopilot hoping to one day find ourselves and better understand the work we're meant to do. In the meantime, life simply passes us by. Until now. Sparked offers the tools and insight into fulfilling your potential and purpose based on who you inherently are. It guides you to recognize what energizes and inspires you, but also offers insights into where you struggle most deeply. It is the compass that we all need, served up in a format that is both easily digestible and deeply insightful. It will bring about realizations, a deeper understanding of self, and much-needed inspiration, too.' -- -Cyndie Spiegel, author of A Year of Positive Thinking, Founder of Dear Grown Ass Women

'With over 25 years developing employees and creating great employee experiences, one thing has become clear: people want more than just a paycheck. They want to be excited, inspired, and have a sense of purpose. Sparked is the ultimate guide for leaders, founders, and those who want more out of work and life.' -- -Deb Josephs, Chief People Officer, Latch

About the Author

Jonathan Fields is a dad, husband, award-winning author, executive producer, and host of one of the top-ranked podcasts in the world, Good Life Project®, which has been featured everywhere from The Wall Street Journal to O, The Oprah Magazine and even Apple’s iconic annual product event. Jonathan is also the Founder/CEO of Spark Endeavors and lead architect behind the Sparketypes®, an archetyping system and set of tools tapped by over 500,000 individuals and organizations to identify embrace, and cultivate work that makes people come alive, and equip organizations and leaders to more effectively unlock potential, motivation, impact, and joy.

Jonathan speaks globally to groups and organizations, and his work has been featured widely in the media, including The New York Times, FastCompany, Entrepreneur, Forbes, Inc., Elle, Allure, The Guardian, Mind+Body, and more.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ HarperCollins Leadership (September 21, 2021)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 288 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1400225469
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1400225460
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.1 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.35 x 1 x 9.35 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
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Jonathan Fields is a dad, husband, award-winning author, executive producer, and host of one of the top-ranked podcasts in the world, Good Life Project®, which has been featured everywhere from The Wall Street Journal to Oprah Magazine and even Apple’s iconic annual product event. He is also the Founder/CEO of Spark Endeavors and lead architect behind the Sparketypes®, an archetyping system and set of tools tapped by over 500,000 individuals and organizations to identify, embrace, and cultivate work that makes people come alive, and equip organizations and leaders to more-effectively unlock potential, motivation, impact, and joy.

Jonathan also speaks globally to groups and organizations, and his work has been featured widely in the media, including The New York Times, FastCompany, The Wall Street Journal, Entrepreneur, Forbes, Inc., Oprah Magazine, Elle, Allure, The Guardian, Mind+Body, and more.

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4.4 out of 5 stars
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Know your "spark" & also fascinating insight into other people
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Know your "spark" & also fascinating insight into other people
This book… total AHA moment. Years ago, I was struggling in my career and wondering what to do next. I was burned out & dreaded Sunday afternoons that slid too fast into evenings because I knew what came Monday morning.It wasn't my boss. I got along with my colleagues. Something was off. What? I had no idea... I just knew I wasn't happy. And when something is off, I ruminate and feel miserable.Reading Sparked has made it come full circle— It turns out my job wasn't fulfilling the deep, DNA-level impulse that drives me. It's what Fields calls your Sparketype -- your UNIQUE imprint for work that fills you with meaning, excites and inspires you.My Sparketype is MAKER. It explains why, when I began writing, I felt like I was coming home. I am driven to create things -- books, plans, strategies. Creation is my jam.Nurturing is my anti which explains a LOT of choices in my life... LOL. I can be nurturing when I need to, but it drains me. This book gives you the tools to understand how you can live your best life by doing things that fulfill you. Plus is also gives you a ton of insight into others—my partner is a Sage and he loves to teach. It’s what fills him.insights well worth the price (and the hardcover is lovely). I recommend it highly
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Cheryl K Johnson
5.0 out of 5 stars Your richest worklife begins with YOU.
Reviewed in the United States on September 21, 2021
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I developed psychological tests for many years, and I thought I’d seen it all when it comes to work-related self-report assessments. But the Sparketypes framework created by Jonathan Fields has influenced--in ways no other tool or other resource has--how I think about spending my time.

His approach feels fresh because Fields keeps our individuality and humanness at the center of the conversation. Some of us expect work satisfaction to come from service to an industry, or the intersection of skills and interests. I think this is rarely true. What happens when we acknowledge that the rewards of doing our true work, in the broadest sense, are deeply personal? Those results are more often a feeling than an outcome. And while it’s true that we need to pay the bills, at the end of the day, life feels satisfying when we’re honest about the activities that generate a spark of aliveness in us and act on them as regularly and as often as possible.

This book will help you identify your true sources of personal energy, understand them, and give you the language to explain your motivation to the people you engage with--in any kind of pursuit (e.g., family, career, leisure, school). It’s a perfect balance of “heartfelt” and “pragmatic.”

And you couldn’t be in kinder or more generous hands. Fields’ intimate voice assures you on every page that this is about YOU. YOUR life. You trust him as he nudges you to take advantage of this remarkable point in history to rethink work and what you want for yourself. Fields is the guide who’ll lead you down a better path: discovering, or reconnecting with, an alive-feeling part of yourself that may have been dormant for too long. It’s time.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Must-Read for Anyone Searching for a Spark!
Reviewed in the United States on December 13, 2021
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Initially, I took the online quiz to discover my Sparketype, and it was eye-opening. I am a Nurturer/Maven, but I was discouraged from any nurturing roles while attending school, because my family (and some friends) had other ideas about what I should do with my life. I should have known better, because I always looked forward to my babysitting job, rather than my classes and internship. As a result, I suffocated any nurturing impulses, and that was a mistake. I've taken other tests, but this is the one I should have taken in the first place.

When I started reading this book, I knew the writing would be compassionate and informative, because I am familiar with the author's Good Life Project. After reading the book, I was excited yet a bit sad, because I finally understood why nothing seemed right in terms of work. I have been stifling my nurturing side for so long that it seems hard to recognize, but all the tell-tale signs were there. For anyone who suspects they have been following the wrong path, they really should read this book, and then use the suggestions for getting back on track. After several months of reading the book, I am still working out what that path looks like, but I feel MUCH more informed about making the right decisions, and I am truly seeing positive results from slowly embracing the nurturing side that's been under wraps for too long. Good luck to all who choose to read this insightful book, and many thanks to the author for using kind words (and tons of research) so that everyone can see the value in themselves.
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Guy Ardito
4.0 out of 5 stars Good framework
Reviewed in the United States on November 29, 2021
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The framework is clear, the examples are numerous and the books is free of new-agey pablum. It’s not the only such framework but stands on its own as well as complementing DISC, Myers’s-Briggs, etc.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Tried to get into this
Reviewed in the United States on April 5, 2024
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The book was simply not compelling to me. I wanted something juicy to read to figure out what exactly I should be doing, but I found it hard to read, stilted, boring, and just generally uncompelling.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Know your "spark" & also fascinating insight into other people
Reviewed in the United States on September 22, 2021
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This book… total AHA moment. Years ago, I was struggling in my career and wondering what to do next. I was burned out & dreaded Sunday afternoons that slid too fast into evenings because I knew what came Monday morning.

It wasn't my boss. I got along with my colleagues. Something was off. What? I had no idea... I just knew I wasn't happy. And when something is off, I ruminate and feel miserable.

Reading Sparked has made it come full circle— It turns out my job wasn't fulfilling the deep, DNA-level impulse that drives me. It's what Fields calls your Sparketype -- your UNIQUE imprint for work that fills you with meaning, excites and inspires you.

My Sparketype is MAKER. It explains why, when I began writing, I felt like I was coming home. I am driven to create things -- books, plans, strategies. Creation is my jam.

Nurturing is my anti which explains a LOT of choices in my life... LOL. I can be nurturing when I need to, but it drains me. This book gives you the tools to understand how you can live your best life by doing things that fulfill you. Plus is also gives you a ton of insight into others—my partner is a Sage and he loves to teach. It’s what fills him.

insights well worth the price (and the hardcover is lovely). I recommend it highly
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5.0 out of 5 stars Know your "spark" & also fascinating insight into other people
Reviewed in the United States on September 22, 2021
This book… total AHA moment. Years ago, I was struggling in my career and wondering what to do next. I was burned out & dreaded Sunday afternoons that slid too fast into evenings because I knew what came Monday morning.

It wasn't my boss. I got along with my colleagues. Something was off. What? I had no idea... I just knew I wasn't happy. And when something is off, I ruminate and feel miserable.

Reading Sparked has made it come full circle— It turns out my job wasn't fulfilling the deep, DNA-level impulse that drives me. It's what Fields calls your Sparketype -- your UNIQUE imprint for work that fills you with meaning, excites and inspires you.

My Sparketype is MAKER. It explains why, when I began writing, I felt like I was coming home. I am driven to create things -- books, plans, strategies. Creation is my jam.

Nurturing is my anti which explains a LOT of choices in my life... LOL. I can be nurturing when I need to, but it drains me. This book gives you the tools to understand how you can live your best life by doing things that fulfill you. Plus is also gives you a ton of insight into others—my partner is a Sage and he loves to teach. It’s what fills him.

insights well worth the price (and the hardcover is lovely). I recommend it highly
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Desiree
5.0 out of 5 stars Find your spark in whatever you do!
Reviewed in Canada on October 18, 2021
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I first took the Sparketype assessment in 2019 and it was a definite “aha” moment, incredibly insightful, like a homecoming, changing how I showed up at work and in my personal life. Of course I ordered the book! It provided more insight into my Sparketype (Sage/Essentialist) along with real life stories of how those traits can help and hinder. And I love reading about the other types as well, helps me understand more about the people I interact with. Highly recommended!
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mtuioti
5.0 out of 5 stars What I am suppose to do
Reviewed in Canada on November 15, 2021
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I have only read a few pages. I want to understand every word and take my take to fully understand what I am supposed to do with my life. I love what I read already and I am looking forward to read more and learn about myself.
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Jake
5.0 out of 5 stars Spot on!
Reviewed in Canada on September 24, 2021
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Was able to pinpoint something that I innately knew about myself but was unable to articulate. Very eye opening and will act as a useful guide as I chart the rest of my working life!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Book.
Reviewed in Canada on September 25, 2021
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I now know the path I want to take for the rest of my life.
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