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The Unspoken Truths for Career Success
Tessa White
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In "The Unspoken Truths for Career Success," HR veteran Tessa White reveals what your boss won't tell you about promotions, pay, and power. With 1M+ social followers and endorsed by Stephen Covey, this "CliffNotes career bible" transforms office politics into strategic advantage.

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Navigating the Hidden Rules of the Corporate Jungle

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Ever wonder why some people zoom up the career ladder while others remain stuck despite working just as hard? The secret lies in understanding the unwritten rules that govern workplace advancement. Tessa White, known as "The Job Doctor" to her million-plus TikTok followers, has decoded these hidden dynamics in her groundbreaking book. Drawing from her remarkable journey from secretary to Fortune 50 executive without a college degree, she reveals the uncomfortable truths most discover too late-if at all. The workplace operates on predictable patterns that, once understood, can transform frustration into opportunity. Instead of fighting against corporate nature, you can learn to work within it, turning workplace challenges into stepping stones for advancement. Companies aren't good or bad-they're mathematical equations with predictable patterns. Every decision passes through one fundamental filter: will this make money? This explains why sales departments enjoy favored status and why expenditures must demonstrate ROI. Understanding this reality gives you power. Instead of fighting against your employer's nature, speak their language. When making requests, frame them from the company's perspective-focus on results backed by numbers, not ideas backed by feelings. Remember: HR exists primarily to protect the company, not to help employees get what they want. Success comes from understanding that companies rarely spend more without getting more in return, respond to business language not feelings, and make decisions based on budget constraints and precedents.

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Performance Perception and Creating Value Beyond Your Role

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Building Influence and Leveraging Data

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The Power of Constructive Conflict

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Different Skills for Different Career Levels

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Taking Control of Your Career Journey

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