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Workplace Poker
- Are You Playing the Game, or Just Getting Played?
- Narrated by: Dan Rust, Rick Adamson
- Length: 9 hrs and 7 mins
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Publisher's Summary
A career advisor explains why many talented, hardworking people often miss out on their full career potential, revealing the tells, blind spots, secrets, and unspoken rules you need to know in order to play the game to win.
While many careers have been impacted by economic downturns, failed projects, downsizing and restructuring, or just bad bosses or bad timing, we all know of colleagues who continue to rise through every tough situation. Most assume that they have advantages that protect them - degrees from the right schools, great mentors, influential friends and family, or just better luck. But these hypersuccessful professionals have faced setbacks, too. Instead of allowing challenges to derail their rises, they've learned how to manage them better.
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Rust gives you the insight and skills you need to transform yourself and adapt to and survive any hurdle - to turn every adversity into advantage and every struggle into strength, including:
- Recognition of your own "blind spots" and what to do about them
- Mastering strategic and authentic self-promotion
- Enhancing your personal charm and likeability
- Achieving the high energy, both mental and physical, necessary to drive an exceptional career trajectory
- Developing an interest in "corporate anthropology" and the complex human dimensions of business
- Neutralizing the career-stalling impact of difficult or dysfunctional colleagues
- Deeply owning and learning from career missteps and failures
In his smart, funny, relatable voice, Rust shares stories of individuals who have applied these capabilities in real-world situations and provides short, focused exercises to help you think about yourself and your own career. With Workplace Poker, you'll learn how to get out of your own way and find the success you deserve.
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- Belinda
- 06-05-18
A must read for your life
I have finished listening half of the book now. It’s the 2nd time I am listening to it, and yes, it’s that good! I bought two books for my kids. I wish I had read it when I started my journey many years ago.
I searched online and bought it when I had a major issue in my workplace, thinking I was treated unfairly. My motivation was down, and I was very angry. I had been angry for days and seemed that I couldn’t get out of that situation. After listening to this book, I realized that all of my issues in my workplace are my OWN responsibilities but nobody else’s. That realization pulled me quickly out of the trap of self-pity, and I was able to analyze the whole situation objectively instead of deal with it emotionally. I have made some positive changes and are much happier now. Now I am listening to it the 2nd time, trying to learn more from this little book that full of gems.
On another note, one of my kids texted me that this book was sooo good! Good luck for her internship.
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- Jenine
- 10-26-21
Generic
It was okay but nothing practical. Didn't go below the surface on almost topics. Advice was generic. Narration was enjoyable though.
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- Kim Dushinski
- 07-27-16
Solid Advice and Good Example Stories
Where does Workplace Poker rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?
This book is in the top 10 of the audiobooks I've listened to so far.
What was one of the most memorable moments of Workplace Poker?
The section about creating a performance portfolio and using it during annual reviews.
Have you listened to any of Dan Rust and Rick Adamson ’s other performances before? How does this one compare?
No, I have not listened to any of Dan or Rick's other books before. I will be seeking them out though, that's for sure.
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
No, but I was always happy when it was time to listen again. I listen on my way into work each morning and I always arrived at work with a positive attitude and ideas for building my career.
Any additional comments?
Lots of good resources on the website that are referenced in the book.
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- DnvrSprtsFn
- 07-14-16
Put to practice, the principles are sound
Again, you have to put the principles to practice for this to be effective. easy listen, with some insightful stories. Glad to have downloaded it.
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- Red
- 04-09-22
incredibly helpful
was helpful in many more topics than I was expecting, very inspirational to put my boots on and take care of life.
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- Amazon Customer
- 12-22-21
Worth listening
Gives a realistic view of the workplace and useful tips to improve the odds there. I myself was able to reflect upon past failures and also on what I can improve right now.
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- Long Time Prime Shopper
- 05-24-20
Highly recommended
I purchased this audiobook when I found a new job and got promoted to senior/management. I wish that Buck was available in my mid20s, I think I would’ve been much further in my career today.
This book is so legit, but I’m actually writing a review for it… In fact this is the first review I’ve ever written about an audiobook here.
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- scott young
- 03-11-20
I loved this book!
This was so informative and relatable. I will reflect back on this for years to come.
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- Amazon Customer
- 11-03-19
Great stuff
There is a lot of valuable information in this book, and I will certainly reread this book several times in the future, to see if there is other ideas I can start to implement.
I also enjoy the dry sense of humor, the author has.
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- Jumanne
- 03-28-18
relevant, must read corporate compass
must read for today's corporate environments.
very relatable examples to help grasp the concepts seemlessly
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- corina
- 08-15-21
Exceptionally good storyline and guidance
I intend to also get the hardcopy. The books contains practical, to the point advice on navigating workplace politics and managing one's career.
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- Anonymous User
- 06-26-18
Great book
This book had a lot of useful information about how to get ahead at work. I would have liked if it had more info on office politics but overall it was a great book and I will listen again.