Work Would Be Great If It Weren't for the People: Ronna and Her Evil Twin's Guide to Making Office Politics Work for You

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Summary: Finally, someone provides a road map for office life.
Review: For those of us who thought doing a great job was all there was to success, Lichtenberg and Stone explain what else is going on. What's more, they tell us how to navigate through the environment they describe. The book is written in the most readable, down-to-earth style so you can use the wealth of information it contains. Thank you!

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Summary: BUY THIS FOR SOMEONE YOU CARE ABOUT!
Review: I have been working since I was 17, now 42, and wish someone had sat me down with this advice long ago- this is especially valuable when it relates to personal or off-work behavior which can count for or against your career. If you are just starting out- read her experiences, people who don't follow these unwritten rules are gone one Monday, never to be heard from again. I have loaned this to all the wide eyed, intelligent promising young talent we hire (and want to retain) and they have thanked me- then bought their own copy. So much more helpful then the Ken Blanchard-one-minute-manager-moved-my-cheese-unusable-GARBAGE out there! BUY this book or borrow one from the library!

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Summary: How to Get Ahead - by Stepping on People
Review: I've read my fair share of management books - and this is the first one I've literally thrown away so no one would be tempted to borrow it. It gives a cynical, spiteful, and even cruel perspective on ways to advance your career. The only example this provides for career advancement is a bad one. Perhaps she might still be (successfully) employed at Prudential if she treated people like human beings. OK, I'll admit that not all coworkers always fit into that category, but it sure makes for a better overall work environment.

Shred this one and purchase _Jesus, CEO_ and Blanchard's books (One Minute Manager) instead. You'll sleep better at night.