Corporate Work

As we enter the fourth great leap forward in technology with robots and AI, we face the first services revolution. The power balance will again shift massively to companies as new technologies drive productivity increases in the service industry, much as the last three industrial revolutions transformed manufacturing. What lessons can we learn from the past three industrial revolutions and the current state of the labor market?

For women, a glass ceiling at work is not the only barrier to success - it's also the emotional labour at home. Women have become accustomed to delegating, advocating and negotiating for themselves at the office, but when it comes to managing households, they still bear the brunt on their own shoulders. A simple solution is staring them in the face: negotiate with the men in their personal lives.

Do you want to get promoted? Well, that means you are going to have to work really hard and be better than the next person. But don't you worry! I am going to help you with that in this book. I will take your hand and go through the same exact process that helped me climb that corporate ladder. After listening to this book, you will have what it takes to get promoted - and have the confidence to convince your boss that you are the right person for the job.

When we meet Carrie Sun, she can’t shake the feeling that she’s wasting her life. The daughter of Chinese immigrants, Carrie excelled in school, graduated early from MIT, and climbed the corporate ladder, all in pursuit of the American dream. But at twenty-nine, she’s left her analyst job, dropped out of an MBA program, and is trapped in an unhappy engagement. So when she gets the rare opportunity to work at one of the most prestigious hedge funds in the world, she knows she can’t say no. Fourteen interviews later, she’s in.

In Circle of Friends, award-winning journalist Charles Gasparino chronicles the massive federal crackdown that has already put some of the biggest names on Wall Street behind bars. Circle of Friends is not a defense of insider trading, but it does offer an account of the politics of Wall Street crime fighting, revealing the behind-the-scenes ambitions that motivate headlines and burnish political careers. A riveting work of narrative nonfiction, as engrossing and explosive as fictional thrillers of the finest magnitude.

Can you be a faithful Christian and still thrive in the corporate world? In The Believer’s Guide to Corporate Life, F.C. Bohnke offers a compelling and practical roadmap for Christians navigating the pressures, politics, and ethical dilemmas of modern workplaces. Whether you’re climbing the corporate ladder or just trying to survive another Zoom meeting, this book challenges the myth that faith and career must exist in separate worlds. Drawing from biblical wisdom and real-world corporate experience, this guide equips you to: Recognize your job as a God-given calling Respond with grace ...

Tired of seeing less-qualified coworkers climb the ladder thanks to office politics? Hard work alone isn’t enough to climb the corporate ladder—office politics often trump merit. If you’re tired of being the overlooked nice guy, it’s time to change the game. Career Conquest is your secret weapon to beat the corporate world at its own game. Think of it as The Prince meets The 48 Laws of Power—applied directly to your career. This ruthless manual unveils the unwritten rules of office politics and shows you how to use them to your advantage. No more doing all the work and getting ...

Are you sharing too much—or not enough? In Manage Professional Vulnerability, you’ll discover how to navigate the fine line between openness and discretion—ensuring trust, psychological safety, and performance without exposing yourself to unnecessary risks. This book isn’t about suppressing emotions; it’s about sharing thoughtfully, like a skilled communicator who knows when, how, and with whom to be vulnerable. Learn how to: • Recognize when vulnerability fosters trust—and when it makes you a target. • Develop thoughtful transparency without oversharing. • Build ...

Strategic Procrastination and Stealthwork Model (SPASM): Practitioner Course Handbook Master the Art of Workplace Survival While Doing the Bare Minimum Are you tired of watching others get ahead while you drown in actual work? Do you suspect that the most “productive” people in your office are simply better at looking busy than actually working? Welcome to the Strategic Procrastination and Stealthwork Model (SPASM): Practitioner Course Handbook—your definitive guide to mastering effort minimization, perception management, and career optimization. This practitioner-level handbook ...

Every politically sentient American knows that Congress has been dominated by special interests, and many people do not remember a time when Congress legislated in the public interest. In the 1960's and 70's, however, lobbyists were aggressive but were countered by progressive senators and representatives, as several books have documented. What has remained untold is the major behind-the-scenes contribution of entrepreneurial Congressional staff, who planted the seeds of public interest bills in their bosses' minds and maneuvered to counteract the influence of lobbyists.

Forty million Americans use some kind of online dating service and that number keeps rising. Every day online daters are defrauded out of tens of thousands of dollars by romance scammers. But did you know there is a new type of scammer you need to be educated about? Homegrown Romance Scams is written by an ex-scammer who will teach you everything you need to know about these scams.

Work in Progress is a snapshot of several years--from a boy, then a teenager, and finally a young adult--of being thrown into a series of jobs that Father Martin had zero training. He never once set foot in a restaurant kitchen before working as a busboy; never stepped onto a golf course before working as a caddy; and never once seen a factory floor before working as an assembly-line worker. He almost always felt uncomfortable, unsettled, and uneasy. But, we've all done jobs we didn't love because we needed the money.

If you want to learn simple, street-smart strategies gain a competitive advantage, climb the corporate ladder, and get that pay raise without that MBA, then this is the audiobook you need.

Make continuous learning part of your company's DNA - and growth, profits, and sustainability will follow. Keeping up with the pace of change may seem impossible, but it's not. The secret is to make continuous learning a top value for every person on the team so when change happens, everyone is prepared.

Is your business ready for the next recession?Don't wait until it's too late to prepare for the inevitable economic downturn. Our comprehensive eBook takes you through the 20 essential steps to protect your business and thrive during challenging times. From understanding the economic landscape to developing a leaner business model, our expert advice and actionable tips will help you recession-proof your company and stay ahead of the curve. You'll learn how to analyze previous recessions and evaluate your company's vulnerability, as well as how to identify opportunities and implement cost-...

The author, Kelly Smith, reveals 20 years of hands-on, full-life-cycle corporate consultant recruitment experience. After working with mostly large global companies on a consultant basis, the author has removed much of the weighed-down minutia to clearly and simply illustrate what has and what hasn't worked when hiring employees. Kelly narrates as she clearly illustrates effective sourcing techniques, why job boards matter, how to prepare and conduct a phone screen, and more.

Employers are increasingly recruiting their workers into politics to change elections and public policy - sometimes in coercive ways. Using a diverse array of evidence, including national surveys of workers and employers, as well as in-depth interviews with top corporate managers, Alexander Hertel-Fernandez's Politics at Work explains why mobilization of workers has become an appealing corporate political strategy in recent decades.

Are you inspiring with power—or controlling with fear? Courage at work isn’t about being the loudest voice—it’s about making bold yet thoughtful choices that drive success. Whether you’re a young professional finding your voice, a mid-level manager balancing authority with empathy, or a senior leader shaping workplace culture, mastering courage is essential for impact. Learn how to: Speak up with confidence—without being aggressive or passive. Make tough decisions with integrity—even in high-stakes situations. Foster psychological safety and inclusion in your team. Handle ...

Your office is dead. Sorry for your loss. 💀 Remember when "work life balance" meant actually leaving the office before midnight? When "remote work" was something only mysterious freelancers did from coffee shops? When workplace burnout was just called "Tuesday"? Those days are as extinct as your company's ping-pong table that nobody ever used.The Cubicle Apocalypse is Here (And It's Actually Kind of Great) The Last Cubicle isn't just another business book written by someone who's never experienced the soul-crushing joy of fluorescent lighting at 9 AM. This is the brutally honest, laugh-...

Learn how to harness your central nervous system for optimal health, productivity, and longevity. You don't need to be a Wall Street trader to see that this is the best investment you will ever make. This audiobook is a must for anyone who takes their health and career seriously. In terms of evolution, humanity hasn't changed much over the past 100,000 years. Although our environment is wildly different, our basic needs are much the same. This creates an incongruity between what we've evolved to handle and what we face on a day-to-day basis.