How To Succeed At Work By Subtly Throwing Everyone Else Under The Bus
It’s hard to climb the corporate ladder and succeed at work. There must be an easier way than putting in long hours and kissing up to the boss. I’m going to explore how to succeed in your career by taking shortcuts.
Instead of actually doing your assignments, tap into your Machiavellian flair by flattering and bamboozling your boss. Excessively compliment your boss on their latest “brilliant” decision. If this doesn’t work, and your boss keeps on nagging you to actually come into the office and do some work for a change, you’ll need to take drastic measures (so you can stay home and goof off).
Plot The Downfall Of Your Nemesis Boss Who Constantly Makes You Do Work
To get your boss fired, you need to build a solid case against them, supported by irrefutable evidence. Begin by documenting every instance of unprofessional behavior, such as inappropriate comments, favoritism or misuse of company resources. If you dig deep enough into anyone’s background, you’ll ultimately find some shady and embarrassing stuff that can be used against your supervisor.
Gather testimonies from colleagues who have also been affected by your boss' actions, ensuring they are willing to corroborate your claims. Present this comprehensive dossier to human resources or higher management, emphasizing how your boss' conduct is detrimental to the company's morale and productivity.
Try to set up situations where their behavior can be observed by upper management, such as inviting them to meetings where your boss typically displays their worst traits. This approach not only highlights the issue, but also demonstrates your commitment to improving the workplace environment.
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Getting Rid Of Rivals
Cozy up to the smart fast-track colleagues to find their weaknesses. Jump on their frailties and undermine their contributions. Spread some rumors about the person, undermine whatever they say in meetings and Zoom calls, in an effort to elevate your own stature and status.
Pit co-workers against each other, so they argue and fight, making them all look bad. Then, swoop in to serve as the wise consigliere taking all the credit for being the sensible one who is above the fray.
Play Mind Games
Embrace the power of selective transparency; share just enough information to keep others guessing while hoarding the critical insights that could propel you ahead.
Networking is essential, but why not take it a step further? Forge alliances with key influencers, then discreetly spread rumors that paint you as the indispensable team player, ensuring they see you as a rising star rather than a rival.
Perfect the art of the “strategic absence.” By occasionally missing important meetings or deadlines, you can create an air of mystery around your workload, making others question your true capabilities and leaving them eager to fill the void you create.
And let’s not forget the classic “blame shift.” When things go awry, be the first to point fingers at external factors or team members, ensuring you remain the untouchable golden child.
Cultivate an aura of unpredictability. Keep your colleagues on their toes with sudden changes in your work style or priorities, making it hard for them to catch up while you glide ahead. Remember, in the game of work and life, it’s not just about the destination, but the cunning path you carve along the way!
Winning At Office Politics
Oh, you crafty corporate climber! Let's dive into the murky waters of office politics with a wink and a nod. To undermine your boss, become the office whisperer, subtly planting seeds of doubt about their competence while presenting yourself as the unsung hero who keeps things running smoothly.
Casually mention how you "fixed" another one of their oversights, ensuring word gets back to the higher-ups. As for throwing your rival under the bus, timing is everything! Wait for a high-stakes project, then "accidentally" CC the entire department on an email highlighting their mistakes. Oops, did I do that?
Now, to claim all the glory, while simultaneously dodging the blame, master the art of strategic visibility. Be front and center for successes, but conveniently absent when things go south. Perfect the phrase, "As I suggested earlier..." even if you didn't, and always have a scapegoat in mind.
Speaking of scapegoats, if you're aiming to get someone fired, subtly sabotage their work while appearing helpful. Offer to "double-check" their reports, then express concern to management about the "alarming number of errors" you're finding. Remember, it's survival of the sneakiest!
Gal Josefsberg, VP, Product And Ops At Guidewire: How To Ace Your Product Manager Interview
Gal has seen it all as a product management executive. He walks us through what it is like to be a product owner at an early-stage startup, a more mature startup, and how an IPO or acquisition changes the role. We explore how to work with startup founders and CEOs, navigate egos and micromanagement, and why many product managers might have impostor syndrome.
Gal also gives us his best interview advice, including how to tell if a startup is serious about its product and what you can learn from its investors. Finally, he explains how you can land your first product manager role and even the best questions to ask in a job interview. As a bonus, Gal also tells us how to ace the case study.
Thriving In Chaos: How To Be Super Successful, Wealthy And Happy In A F*cked-Up World
We all have something in common: there’s an innate human desire to succeed in life—socially and at work. We want to be loved, forge lasting, fulfilling relationships, enjoy career and financial success and lead wonderful, productive lives.
This seems reasonably simple enough. However, it’s getting exceedingly difficult to stand out in a crowded workplace to get noticed and appreciated for your hard work and efforts, especially in a doom-and-gloom, tough economic environment with high inflation and costs continually rising.
Success in life and work is about developing a holistic approach that nurtures various aspects of personal and professional growth. Despite the odds, you must cultivate a combination of factors that include possessing a positive mindset and attitude, grit, a strong work ethic, a sense of purpose and fostering constructive habits to reach your goals and ambitions.
The goal of this book is to offer the tools, advice and guidance to succeed in your life and work.