Most Likely To Succeed At Work: How To Get Ahead At Work Using Everything You Learned In High School

The Story

"True terror is to wake up one morning and discover that your high school clas is running the country." --Kurt Vonnegut When it comes down to it, work-with its brown-nosers, know-it-alls, and gossips-is a lot like high school. With wit and uncanny accuracy, Wilma Davidson and Jack Dougherty present and analyze the common personality types we're all familiar with from the high school cafeteria who now reside in the workplace to help you identify and better communicate with each type. Looking for insight on how to work best with your boss, get along with a troublesome colleague, or present yourself at the office? This fun and practical guide offers crib notes for getting along-and getting ahead-amidst the bullies, cheerleaders, and other members of "the Class," For example: -If your supervisor is an A Student, mirror his work ethic -If your client is a Complainer, be proactive in solving any problems -If your colleague is a Bully, stand your ground Complete with advice on handling authority, popularity, conformity, and other concerns from high school that live on in the workplace, this delightful guide will entertain and educate.

A paperback edition from 2004 of Most Likely To Succeed At Work: How To Get Ahead At Work Using Everything You Learned In High School by Wilma Davidson. It runs to 224 pages, in very good condition. We hold one copy, so once it is gone it is gone. Shelved under History & Politics. Wrapped with care for collectors and shipped from Kuwait.