The Secret Handshake: Mastering the Politics of the Business Inner Circle
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| Rating | : | 4.91 (708 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B06XC5ZHF9 |
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| Number of Pages | : | 192 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-11-02 |
| Language | : | English |
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Jeffrey Deutsch said Where has this book been all my life?. Kathleen Kelley Reardon credits her parents for having jump-started her political skills. Now, those of us who didn't pick such a knowledgeable family to grow up in can read this book. Simply written and mainly jargon-free (with explanations for the jargon she does use), it's accessible to the educated layperson.Dr. Reardon shows that while political skill is not *sufficient* for success, above a certain level it is generally *necessary*. She also shows that politics is more necessary in some places than in others -- which can save your sanity if you just thought all organizations were just plain political. (Not. Worth to read it StepanK If you work in office it make sense to read this book to be aware of what is going behind of scene. It is going in people physiology and way people manipulate each other. This is not Carnegie style book how to trick customer to sale something. It is more about how to behave properly in corporate environment and how to read properly word and non-word messages. I would recommend this book.. Didn't have much to offer. It's been years since I bought this book, but I remember it not having much to offer besides some tips on being assertive. Right now I'm reading 'It's Always Personal: Navigating Emotion in the New Workplace,' which I feel offers more concrete tips on workplace behavior that could gain one more credibility with one's superiors.
Kathleen Kelley Reardon's guide to organizational politics gives you the navigational skills needed to reach the top. The ever-changing circle of power within a corporation may not necessarily follow the same guidelines it publicly professes. A professor of management and highly sought-after consultant, Kathleen Kelley Reardon has worked with many of the nation's leading corporations. It may not come naturally, but it can be learned. Drawing on interviews with executives from Fortune 500 companies, she has compiled essential advice on how to break into the inner circle of power at the top of the corporate ladder. This ground-breaking work offers access to the boardroom and advice on getting noticed, networking, persuasion, and mastering the art of quid pro quo. Many books cover practical business knowledge, but few address the issue of interpersonal skills. The most talented employee isn't always the one promoted; there is an intangible quality the upper echelon look for. Narrator Ruth Ann Phimister will leave you feeling as if you've had an enlightning conversation with a caring mentor.