It's All Politics: Winning in a World Where Hard Work and Talent Aren't Enough

by Kathleen Kelley Reardon

Book Overview

FromIt's All Politics Like business in general, politics is not a spectator sport. You cannot afford to be apolitical at work if you have any aspirations for advancement. The only way to avoid... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0385507577
• ISBN13: 9780385507578
• Release Date: June 2005
• Publisher: Broadway Business
• Length: 248 Pages
• Weight: 0.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.4" x 9.8"

Customer Reviews

Insightful and powerful

This book is down to earth and practical which I find refreshing coming from a Ph.D. This is a fantastic book for providing insights into what you might not think about in the workplace - the politics swirliing all around you. I worked really hard and smart but I did not get ahead as fast as some of my peers - Oh, yeah, politics! How to understand them, whether you want to play them or not is essential!

Real Life Communication Handbook

After 29 years in corporate world and 4 years working in public schools, I see this book as a must-read for twenty somethings and an excellent refresher for those looking back and wondering how to be sharper and more effective in their current careers. The value of It's All Politics is not only the specific relationship building skills it promotes...intution, insight, persuasion...but most importantly, it tells HOW to develop these skills. A practical tool for relationships at work and in every sector of life. Of particular interest to me was the chapter on Positive Politics, and the discussion of mutual respect and virtue in the office. Fills a void often found today...Don't miss this final chapter.

Great Read!

I wish I had read it earlier in my career and recommend everyone read it, especially women. Having worked in a man's world (law enforcement) I especially enjoyed the chapter on "Political Power." My children will read this book before they start college !

Vicki Whiting, Ph.D.

I read this book with an eye to adopt the book as an MBA text for my Power, Politics and Influence class, and ended up taking personal notes while at the same time assigning the book to my students. Dr. Reardon introduces the concept of 'political intelligence' in a credible, well reasoned and approachable manner, which make the 15 clearly articulated political advantages straightforward to understand and useful to develop in establishing one's own 'political intelligence.' The book integrates personal experience, research and stories in such a way as to teach the reader how to navigate "Office Politics 101." The book was meaningful for helping to develop my personal political savvy, even after teaching and studying the topic for years.

It is about time...

...that someone wrote a book for the politically under prepared at work. The politics of the workplace can quickly become overwhelming and your future often hangs in the balance. "It's All Politics" offers a focused, real world scenario guide for the knock down drag out, laugh in the face of death world of workplace politics. Got problems in this area? This book is a great place to start!