Praise for Getting Ahead
“So many executives I know are always looking for ways to take their careers to the next level. Joel Garfinkle shows them how in Getting Ahead. By focusing on three key aspects—perception, visibility, and influence—this book presents a compelling case for what an executive needs to do to become a more credible leader. Each chapter ends with handy summary steps that readers can put into gear for themselves. Getting Ahead is a welcome read for anyone seeking to advance his or her career.”
—John Baldoni Author of Lead Your Boss: The Subtle Art of Managing Up
“Getting Ahead delivers. Definitely providing a step-up and step-ahead perspective on how to make a difference and get recognized for doing so, it is full of practical ideas and applications for managing a career without the customary politics and b.s.! This book is an enjoyable and fresh read with a lot of interesting examples.”
—Barry Z. Posner, PhD Professor of leadership at Santa Clara University Coauthor of The Leadership Challenge, Credibility, and The Truth about Leadership
“The book is chock-full of quotes, cases, ideas, and tools. Anyone who wants to get ahead will find this book thorough, well written, easy to read, and quickly applicable.”
—Dave Ulrich Coauthor of The Why of Work Professor, Ross School of Business, University of Michigan
“Joel Garfinkle offers smart strategies to stand out from the crowd—which is extremely important if you want to build an influential network and move forward ...
