Have you ever wondered why some people are able to move up the corporate ladder with ease and others languish in the pool of workers who can’t seem to get ahead? Robert T. Gofourth unlocks the mystery of corporate success in this book full of entertaining stories, confessions of his own mistakes and practical tips of what to do to succeed within the corporate environment. You can let go of any misconception of succeeding through hard work and dedication. Being recognized for your accomplishments and effortlessly rising to the top of the competitive corporate environment simply will not happen. Reading this book is like opening up the box where stories of success are hidden. It is not a motivational book with lots of encouragement and positive thinking. This book is a pragmatic collection of actual stories based on the author’s experience. In most cases the name of the person in the story has been changed. What’s important for you to grasp is these stories represent real life in the corporate world. You will probably recognize yourself, or people you know, in some of the stories. At the end of each section is a set of “Do’s and Don’ts” you can use as a checklist in your corporate rise through the ranks. Near the end of the book, Gofourth summarizes his management philosophy with three super simple tools he finds super effective in managing his team. He is convinced if you follow the three simple philosophies it will absolutely help you move to the next level quicker.
Have you ever wondered why some people are able to move up the corporate ladder with ease and others languish in the pool of workers who can't seem to get ahead? Robert T. Gofourth unlocks the mystery of corporate success in this book full of entertaining stories, confessions of his own mistakes and practical tips of what to do to succeed within the corporate environment. You can let go of any misconception of succeeding through hard work and dedication. Being recognized for your accomplishments and effortlessly rising to the top of the competitive corporate environment simply will not happen. Reading this book is like opening up the box where stories of success are hidden. It is not a motivational book with lots of encouragement and positive thinking. This book is a pragmatic collection of actual stories based on the author's experience. In most cases the name of the person in the story has been changed. What's important for you to grasp is these stories represent real life in the corporate world. You will probably recognize yourself, or people you know, in some of the stories. At the end of each section is a set of "Do's and Don'ts" you can use as a checklist in your corporate rise through the ranks. Near the end of the book, Gofourth summarizes his management philosophy with three super simple tools he finds super effective in managing his team. He is convinced if you follow the three simple philosophies it will absolutely help you move to the next level quicker.
How to get ahead in business today! Everyone in the business world needs to know the "rules of success", whether worker or management honcho. The problem is, those rules keep changing -- inside tips are a necessity! It's no longer enough to work hard to succeed -- being politically savvy, following the rules of business etiquette, and knowing the secrets to climbing a ladder with many, many rungs are all crucial to corporate health. In The Unofficial Guide to Climbing the Corporate Ladder readers learn about: Giving -- and receiving -- constructive criticism gracefully Business communications -- exactly how private are they? Networking in the office and out, including avoiding sticky situations International business -- what to talk about and what to avoid on trips abroad Determining who your office friends really are -- before you find the letter opener stuck in your back
Advancing in a career has become increasingly challenging. Most of us yearn for a promotion but rarely achieve it. Climbing up the corporate ladder requires dedication, continuous learning, and a particular set of skills to help you achieve your desired position. This book aims to guide people on how to move up the ranks in their careers. Readers will gain valuable insight into the corporate world's inner workings and provide tips to build relationships and get promoted. It is the definitive guide to help understand the skill and steps required to advance to the top.
Finally...a self help book that recognizes the realities of the corporate world. Corporate America is populated with millions of middle managers whose current lot in life seems to be preordained. These middle managers go to work every day wondering how they can escape the mire that is middle management. They are further exasperated by the general belief that they are both smarter and more capable than their bosses. WIN-WIN MY ASS! is a unique, satirical self-help book that unconventionally tackles the sacred wisdom that states that dedication, teamwork and good deeds will ultimately be rewarded. WIN-WIN MY ASS! provides a targeted, well-planned assault to senior management by providing the reader with a series of tools and skills that facilitate an expedited climb to the top such as: Effective Boss Management Managing Travel for Personal and Professional Gain Advancement Through Pretty Charts and Graphs Risk Aversion Through Strategic Risk Taking Job Title Sequencing This modern marvel of management methodology is a must read for the terminally upwardly mobile professional.
From Secretary to CEO: A Guide to Climbing the Corporate Ladder Without Losing Your Identity is a book that speaks to how individuals can maximize their impact in any job, career, or life circumstance without compromising their identity, and still preserving their most precious human resource: integrity. By leading its readers through a series of illustrative anecdotes and ending each chapter with a summarizing "lesson learned," this book studies human behavior to unfold the not-so-secret secrets of understanding how the actions of others can help you understand and master your own. From Secretary to CEO: A Guide to Climbing the Corporate Ladder Without Losing Your Identity contains stories and insights that will be helpful, entertaining, and encouraging to individuals at every stage and circumstance of life. Readers will also be introduced to an innovative concept coined by the author and learn how to become a "Black Belt" of their own identity. Written by business and academic advisor Natalya I. Sabga, From Secretary to CEO: A Guide to Climbing the Corporate Ladder Without Losing Your Identity makes liberal use of inspiring personal examples and achievements that every reader can relate to in overcoming and reaching any personal or professional challenge or milestone while still maintaining a self of self and self-preservation.
If you have ever thought to yourself, "I want to climb the corporate ladder or I want to enhance my skills as a corporate manager" then this is a perfect book for you. In the book, the author comes up with some important themes: Four mantras for the corporate managers, the corporate ladder in the agile era and so on. In the book, the author comes up with some important themes: History Of Corporate Ladder Becoming A Corporate Ladder How To Climb The Corporate Ladder Corporate Ladder In The Agile Era Corporate Ladder Titles Starting A Successful Management Career Smart Ways For New Managers To Climb The Corporate Ladder Corporate Toxic Culture How To Deal With Toxic People Benefits In Working Corporate Companies Working For A Big Corporate Vs A Small Companies Management Philosophy Easy To Start - Getting Started What's In It For Me Better It Than Me What Happens Next? Getting Started Knowing When To Ask For Help Managing People For Success Setting Up An Effective Performance Review System Training Employees Conducting Performance Reviews Job Training Hiring New Employees What Made Me A Successful Corporate Manager Creating Corporate Designing Business Strategies And Growth Plans Choosing KPI To Measure And Track A Company's Success Corporate Manager Collaborate And Implement Changes CM: Delegate General Business Operations And Tasks CM: Design Goals For The Company Or Departments CM: Create And Implementing A Corporate Budget Corporate Manager And Responsibilities Corporate Manager And Critical Decision Making Four Mantras For Corporate Manager Align Your Goal With Company Take On Unwanted Tasks Invest In Your Team Success Foster Team Collaboration Follow Along The Journey Self Q&A This book is for you if you are interested in being a corporate manager or you were just promoted to a new position. This book will give you a fresh start and a look at why you should climb the corporate ladder and how to get it done. This book is intended for corporate managers who want to become leaders of their corporate organization, who want to become better managers, and who want their employees to be successful. The book focuses on management strategy, management philosophy, leadership styles, employee relations, handling employee issues and so on. Review #1 This may be the only book on the subject of how to climb the corporate ladder. However, there are many books on all sides on how to climb the corporate ladder (although very few of them focus strictly on business managers). As such, this book is designed to give business managers both some theory and practical methods on how they can do just that. Review #2 This is probably one of the few books that focus exclusively on climbing the corporate ladder of a specific organization. As such, it addresses certain things that are not covered by other books on the subject. It gives practical advice on how to climb the corporate ladder. The book deals with several important themes, including developing and managing a data strategy, being Chief data officer in the agile era and so on. These are themes that is very interesting to many business managers who want to advance their careers further. Review #3 This is one of those books that every business manager should read. Even if they haven't realized it yet...
Tribe of Hackers: Cybersecurity Advice from the Best Hackers in the World (9781119643371) was previously published as Tribe of Hackers: Cybersecurity Advice from the Best Hackers in the World (9781793464187). While this version features a new cover design and introduction, the remaining content is the same as the prior release and should not be considered a new or updated product. Looking for real-world advice from leading cybersecurity experts? You’ve found your tribe. Tribe of Hackers: Cybersecurity Advice from the Best Hackers in the World is your guide to joining the ranks of hundreds of thousands of cybersecurity professionals around the world. Whether you’re just joining the industry, climbing the corporate ladder, or considering consulting, Tribe of Hackers offers the practical know-how, industry perspectives, and technical insight you need to succeed in the rapidly growing information security market. This unique guide includes inspiring interviews from 70 security experts, including Lesley Carhart, Ming Chow, Bruce Potter, Robert M. Lee, and Jayson E. Street. Get the scoop on the biggest cybersecurity myths and misconceptions about security Learn what qualities and credentials you need to advance in the cybersecurity field Uncover which life hacks are worth your while Understand how social media and the Internet of Things has changed cybersecurity Discover what it takes to make the move from the corporate world to your own cybersecurity venture Find your favorite hackers online and continue the conversation Tribe of Hackers is a must-have resource for security professionals who are looking to advance their careers, gain a fresh perspective, and get serious about cybersecurity with thought-provoking insights from the world’s most noteworthy hackers and influential security specialists.
Based on principles that helped him earn one corporate promotion after another, successful entrepreneur John M. Capozzi has collected 500 priceless axioms that will amuse and instruct anyone in business--whether corporate CEO, independent entrepreneur, rising corporate executive, entry-level employee, or college student with major ambitions.
