Executive Warfare

<p><b>The <i>New York Times</i> Bestseller</b></p><p><b>WIN THE WAR FOR SUCCESS</b></p><p>It's not enough anymore to be smart hard-working and able to show results; At this level everybody is smart hard-working and able to show results. Now it's a game for grown-ups. What really sets you apart is the relationships you build with people of influence. These people can include your peers your employees your organization's directors reporters vendors and regulators-as well as the people directly above you in the organizational hierarchy.</p> <p>In senior management you no longer answer to just one boss. There is now a hazy matrix of hundreds of bosses both inside and outside the office any one of whom can stop you cold or give you a tremendous push forward. <i>Executive Warfare</i> offers concrete advice for handling all of them including <ul><li><b>YOUR PEERS:</b> They are the most valuable of allies or the most dangerous of enemies<li><b>THE CEO:</b> Her office is often where the real fairy dust is kept. Make sure you have a good relationship here<li><b>THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS:</b> They won't judge you fairly if all they see of you is your PowerPoints<li><b>YOUR DIRECT REPORTS:</b> They are your vital organs so treat them accordingly. And if you find a blood clot among them-excise that person before he kills you<li><b>YOUR RIVALS:</b> It's not always wise to shoot at them but if you do do <i>not</i> shoot to wound</ul><p>In his bestsellers <i>Brand Warfare</i> and <i>Career Warfare</i> author David D'Alessandro offered sharp advice for building a brand and building a career. Now <i>Executive Warfare</i> is the advanced class for the truly ambitious. Learn what it takes to rise to the top-and to do the even harder thing which is survive there.</p>