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Stealing the Corner Office: The Winning Career Strategies They'll Never Teach You in Business School Paperback – May 19, 2014

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Stealing the Corner Office is mandatory reading for smart, hardworking managers who always wonder why their seemingly incompetent superiors are so successful. It is a unique collection of controversial but highly effective tactics for middle managers and aspiring executives who want to learn the real secrets for moving up the corporate ladder. Unlike virtually all other business books--which are based on the assumption that corporations are logical and fair--Stealing the Corner Office explores the unconventional tactics people less competent than you use to get ahead and stay ahead. It is your proven playbook to thrive and win in an imperfect corporate world.

Stealing the Corner Office will teach you:
  • How incompetent people so often get ahead, and what you can learn from them.
  • How to make universally flawed corporate policies work in your favor.
  • Why showing too much passion for your ideas can be career suicide.
  • Why delivering results should never be your highest priority.

    These and many more controversial tactics will change the way you look at your career and how you manage projects, people, and priorities. Apply the 10 principles in     Stealing the Corner Office and watch your career take off!
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    Weiser
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    May 19, 2014
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    5.2 x 0.5 x 8.2 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    1601633203
  7. ISBN-13
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"Whether you're a corporate newcomer or an entrenched executive, Stealing the Corner Office delivers a no-nonsense playbook that breaks the mold of conventional wisdom. Reid's unique style makes for a thought-provoking and entertaining read.
--Yves Dupuis, vice president of sales, Jabra

"Stealing the Corner Office is a must-read for MBA students, young corporate managers, and top-level executives. Reid delivers an immensely readable and insightful guide to career planning that demystifies the foibles, gaming, and hubris of corporate life."
--Charles McMillan, professor of strategic management, Schulich School of Business

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"Whether you're a corporate newcomer or an entrenched executive, Stealing the Corner Office delivers a no-nonsense playbook that breaks the mold of conventional wisdom. Reid's unique style makes for a thought-provoking and entertaining read."Yves Dupuis, Vice President of Sales, Jabra
"Stealing the Corner Office is a must-read for MBA students, young corporate managers, and top-level executives. Reid delivers an immensely readable and insightful guide to career planning that demystifies the foibles, gaming, and hubris of corporate life"Charles McMillan Professor of Strategic Management, Schulich School of Business

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Weiser; First Edition (May 19, 2014)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 224 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1601633203
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1601633200
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 10.5 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.2 x 0.5 x 8.2 inches
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Brendan Reid is an accomplished executive and author specializing in the too-often ignored human side of corporate dynamics. As a consultant and keynote speaker, he has worked with the smallest start-ups and the largest corporations in the world. His uniquely personal perspective on career management makes him sought after as a coach and panelist.

Brendan lives in Toronto with his partner Aya and their three dogs.

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Ellen
5.0 out of 5 stars Funny characters, but serious and real situations. This really is a must read!!
Reviewed in the United States on January 15, 2016
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I purchased this book via my audible.com membership last week and l-o-v-e it. I listen to it to and from work every day and I'm about half way through. It's so good that I just bought the hard copy so i can go back and underline the statements and ideas that I find so helpful and interesting. I'm in the middle of my career and have been a manager for a few years, wondering how some people move on and move up (or even manage to stay). The examples of people (same situation, 2 people, 2 different outcomes based on how they handle it) in the various situations and the outcomes are really good - and really funny. I keep chuckling about the guy who wore the Hello Kitty sweatshirt on his big day (before kissing his kitties goodbye) and the guy who only wants to live his Zombie obsessed life. It's hilarious - BUT - the humor and stretching of some behaviors aside, the points made are really, really valid. I've already found an opportunity to improve (show less passion and be more objective) immediately and can't wait to see how my upcoming proposal turns out by doing so. It's a short recording (a little over 5 hours) so it must be a somewhat short book, too. However, it definitely contains useful information and is a fun listen/read. I'm buying copies for my 20something nieces who are just entering the business world. Wish I'd had it at that age.
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JC
4.0 out of 5 stars I should just rate it a one star and bury it away from the rest.
Reviewed in the United States on April 24, 2020
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It's a great book and it logically explain the mentality of a corporation and how they decides who goes ahead. Once I start reading it, it is just natural in mind to map my colleagues into the types of managers he describes. If you just begin your career you may not get it. But read it early anyway, the compound interest is worth it over time.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great advice, great book
Reviewed in the United States on June 11, 2014
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I'm not sure what to say about this book other than it was worth my time and the material was awesome. I learned how to treat co-workers. I was always suspicious why I could never see myself moving up in the corporation. I now understand why.
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Eyes wide shut
5.0 out of 5 stars A must read for those honest folk that have hit a wall.
Reviewed in the United States on July 30, 2014
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I have nearly destroyed myself/career being too passionate at work. The 12 hr work day was the norm for me. I did not go home. I enjoyed my work. I loved trying to master coaching and developing my directs. I reveled achieving results.
Worst of all was that I truly loved, and believed in what I was doing willing to sacrifice all for the greater good of my company and it's customers.
Little did I know that my directs and my boss believed in doing as little work as possible and mutual back scratching :/
After being passed over for cherry assignments I have come to understand that my behaviors are not conducive obtaining promotion.
MR. Reid has created a book that once read and adhered to will produce results. To all of you honest straight shooting folk do yourself a favor. Stop working for a minute pickup this book and read it. If you are able to increase your position; PAY IT FORWARD by mentoring others like us who truly need help and let's try to dampen this cycle of lunacy.
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Mark Allen
5.0 out of 5 stars Unreal. Reid nails it!
Reviewed in the United States on July 12, 2022
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I could not put this book down. Reid nails it. I've experienced much of this but having it articulated so well we'll help navigate career strategy from here on. Magnificent.
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Elias Vakkuri
4.0 out of 5 stars Good tips, if self-obvious at times
Reviewed in the United States on July 28, 2021
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This book presents good tips for anyone to advance their career. The majority of the book is written as short stories depicting different scenarios. The style is a bit humorous, which might not be for everyone. The tips themselves can be a bit self-evident at times, but serve as good reminders.
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M. Carter
5.0 out of 5 stars Wish I had read this 10 years ago... a must for office workers
Reviewed in the United States on July 23, 2020
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If you're in B-school, read this book NOW! You might not think much of it today, but a decade later it will save you a lot of heartache.
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Jason M.
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent points and actionable advice
Reviewed in the United States on August 7, 2017
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The book hits on key elements and highlights how a lack of emotional intelligence can kill your career. Enjoyed the examples as well.
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Jourdan H.
5.0 out of 5 stars great read
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 28, 2023
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Contains key tactics to excel in the workplace. Most of what you have been taught about getting ahead the office is wrong. Please read this book to understand the real game.
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Eric Bridgwater
5.0 out of 5 stars Defusing with wry humor, but very true.
Reviewed in Canada on September 3, 2019
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After 20 years in business I can attest most of what this book suggest/jokes about is quite true.
Worthwhile read, especially for early in career folks.
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Amazon Customer
2.0 out of 5 stars I did not like this book that much
Reviewed in India on June 28, 2017
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I did not like this book that much. Why to be so negative of our environment. It is true that some do climb up in their ladder so quickly, but we cannot judge by how the current time treats them - one has to be talking a long time view of that. That's my thought
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5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect tool for career growth
Reviewed in Australia on June 15, 2018
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Just the tool required to help you move in your career. The book has taken stress out of my career. Now i am very relaxed at work, knowing that i dont need to take anything personal and all that matters is career growth. It took 22 yearsto realize this truth as to why i didnt make career progress inspite of successfull personal business ventures.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Great read, the first part is a bit pessimistic ...
Reviewed in Canada on July 15, 2018
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Great read, the first part is a bit pessimistic so take it with a grain of salt but had great advice an outlook
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