NICE GUYS FINISH LAST AND OTHER WORKPLACE LIES Successfully Navigate the Modern Workplace

A NASA systems engineer who's led many high-stakes missions shares what he's learned about succeeding in today's workplace. His advice, neatly packaged in 42 concise chapters, goes well beyond how to be nice. Ruffa also provides help with an array of familiar challenges like navigating hierarchies, learning from mistakes, questioning the status quo, and negotiating with people at all levels. With his resonant voice and skillful interpretations, narrator Eric Fox connects well with the author's humanitarian intentions and down-to-earth strategies for making work satisfying. This is an astute discussion on how leaders and team members can organize their teams to get things done, as well as a personal guide to issues like knowing your priorities, thinking clearly, growing professionally, and dealing with negative emotions. T.W. © AudioFile 2025, Portland, Maine [Published: JANUARY 2025]