Kingmaker.

A career can simply be a means to an end--a job to pay the bills. But most people want more from the work that takes up so much of their time. It is possible to get ahead in business without selling out or allowing your environment to erode your spirit.

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In Kingmaker: Be the one your company wants to keep ... on your terms, Joanne Cini, a former television executive, offers a number of positive and value-nourishing ways to move up the corporate ladder. This book includes techniques for overcoming dysfunctional organizations (and individuals) and avoiding negative energy. It discusses which battles are worth a fight and which aren't. And it offers specific techniques for keeping your freedom, holding onto your values, and staying focused on your personal life goals, both business goals and personal goals.

This book is full of practical tips for dealing with common situations that often trip us up--a useful tool for finding work/life balance while pursuing corporate success.

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