Corporations 101: A Guide for Beginners

"Go to school; get a job."

We've all heard it - it's the American way. And that's exactly what I did.

Then something strange occurred...

Once inside a corporation, I realized the technical foundation my degree provided was only part of the equation. Why? Because within the corporate walls, there's a set of unspoken rules. If broken, the effects can be devastating. This is precisely where academia gets it all wrong. By only teaching skills that make corporations more successful rather than ones that make you more successful within them, you are left woefully underprepared for life inside these institutions. This leaves tens of thousands of graduates each year with a degree that taught them absolutely nothing about what it takes to succeed within one. My goal is to fill that hole.

THIS GUIDE IS BROKEN DOWN INTO THREE MAIN SECTIONS:

1st: An orientation into the human capital structure that exists within corporations.

2nd: Specific psychological techniques that will help you climb the ladder both faster and higher than your competition.

3rd: Ten common pitfalls that must be avoided to ensure success.

After twelve years in the corporate world, I've spent thousands of hours observing and taking notes on my colleagues - and myself - as we struggled to make it to the top. Some of us did, some didn't. But by sharing my experiences, I hope this book to be helpful for anyone entering a corporate setting for the first time.

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