Unspoken - A Guide to Cracking the Hidden Corporate Code

Ella F. Washington

Summary

The Corporate World Wasn’t Built for You. That Doesn’t Mean You Can’t Master It.There’s no “playbook” for navigating corporate spaces. Or if there is, it was written a long time ago, for a very specific group of people. For just about everyone else, the workplace can be a tough space to navigate, like a test where everyone knows all the answers except you. Unspoken: A Guide to Cracking the Hidden Corporate Code is designed to serve as the playbook they didn’t give you in college, helping you decipher the hidden rules that govern corporate spaces and develop the strategies you need to survive and thrive there, no matter who you are or where you come from.Written by organizational psychologist and DEI expert Ella F. Washington, PhD, Unspoken is the book for every professional who’s ever felt like they don’t fit in, battled imposter syndrome, or wondered how to expand their power and influence (and whether it’s actually acceptable to do so). Packed with the tools and tactics you need to navigate workspaces that may be uncomfortable, unfamiliar, or where you may be “the only one,” you’ll get the practical, actionable tips you need to get the most out of any corporate environment, grow your leadership skills, negotiate from a place of power, and, ultimately, achieve your career goals—all while remaining authentically yourself.

Available since: 05/28/2024.

Print length: 303 pages.

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