{"product_id":"big-time-off-the-transformative-power-of-sabbaticals-and-how-to-take-one-9781668060896","title":"Big Time Off: The Transformative Power of Sabbaticals and How to Take One","description":"\u003cb\u003e\"A sabbatical might be the most important career move you ever make. Read this book to see why--and how to do it.\" --Arthur C. Brooks, harvard professor and #1 \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003eA guide to transforming your well-being and your career through purposeful time off, from Harvard Business School Senior Lecturer and\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003efounder of the Sabbatical Project.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eOur world of work prioritizes the \u003ci\u003eurgent\u003c\/i\u003e, but the most \u003ci\u003eimportant\u003c\/i\u003e moments of our life rarely happen at a desk. In \u003ci\u003eBig Time Off\u003c\/i\u003e, Sabbatical Project founder DJ DiDonna explores a simple but radical idea: sabbaticals help us avoid sleepwalking through life by giving us time to be present in moments of celebration, difficulty, and transition. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIntegrating original research and compelling stories of sabbatical-takers from all walks of life--from teachers and nonprofit leaders to startup founders and Fortune 500 employees--\u003ci\u003eBig Time Off \u003c\/i\u003eexplores why extended time away from work has such a profound effect on people's identity, relationships, creativity, and direction. You'll learn: \u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhen to take a sabbatical--and how to avoid waiting for a crisis to take off.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhy sabbaticals--unlike vacations--help you forge a new career path, feel human again, and live a more authentic life.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow to navigate your sabbatical using archetypes--the explorer, the seeker, and the achiever--and avoid common pitfalls.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBest practices for individuals--no matter the circumstances--and organizations of all sizes to make extended leave possible and sustainable.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cbr\u003eWhether you dream of making a big change, exploring the world, or simply carving out space to heal, think, and recalibrate, \u003ci\u003eBig Time Off\u003c\/i\u003e is your guide to creating a richer, more intentional life.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Dj Didonna\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Simon Element \/ Simon Acumen\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 07\/21\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 288\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.05lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.11h x 6.01w x 1.11d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781668060896\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e 05\/18\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e 06\/01\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDJ DiDonna is a senior lecturer at Harvard Business School, where he teaches entrepreneurship. In 2019, he founded The Sabbatical Project to define, explore, and research sabbaticals. DiDonna has advised over a dozen organizations on the creation of sabbatical policies, including Zappos, Google, and DaVita, and from nonprofits to Fortune 500 companies, both in the United States and around the world. He attended Harvard Business School and cofounded an international credit-scoring company, EFL Global (the Entrepreneurial Finance Lab), based in Lima, Peru.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"booksdeli.com","offers":[{"title":"Dj Didonna \/ Hardcover \/ English","offer_id":48719959457949,"sku":"9781668060896","price":36.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/5648\/9373\/files\/img_b82b31f7-0c44-4a3d-b952-26a1a7ef4d73.jpg?v=1785313024","url":"https:\/\/booksdeli.com\/products\/big-time-off-the-transformative-power-of-sabbaticals-and-how-to-take-one-9781668060896","provider":"booksdeli.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}