About the Author

Jack Godwin is a political scientist whose influence spans the political spectrum. He draws from his personal experience in business and government and his repertoire of anecdotes and archetypes from history, literature and film to entertain and educate readers about interpersonal relationships, politics and leadership.

Reviews

If you sincerely want to enhance your 'comfort' when involved with others, especially in your work setting, The Office Politics Handbook is a must read.
--Bernice Bass de Martinez, PhD, California State University, Sacramento Regardless of the size of your organization or your position in it, The Office Politics Handbook provides useful insights about the inevitable reality of organizational politics and how to not only survive but succeed. This is a resource for individuals, as well as mentors and executive coaches who are seeking a framework to dialogue and problem-solve with their clients on how to overcome career hurdles.
--Shirley J. Daniel, Ph.D., Director, Pacific Asian Management Institute, University of Hawai'i at Manoa While many will read this book with the goal of career advancement, the principles in The Office Politics Handbook apply to countless other social situations. I read this book for professional development, [but] I quickly realized that Godwin's advice was extremely helpful in all relationships, from dealing with managers and coworkers to dealing with my spouse and family members.
--Amanda Benson, criminal defense attorney
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