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A Bull in a Glass House: A Former Marine's Manifesto on Surviving the Corporate Jungle and...
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by Jose Astorga
Sales Rank: 1110955
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List Price: $11.95
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Paperback: 164 pages
Publisher: Outskirts Press May 18, 2007
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1432703870
ISBN-13: 978-1432703875
Product Dimensions:
8.3 x 5.5 x 0.5 inches
Shipping Weight: 8 ounces
Product Review
"Current workplace leaders and people who see themselves as future leaders would especially benefit from reading this book." -- Winningworkplaces.org, November 2007
"a practical guide on how to live in that world, how to reframe that world, how to succeed in that world. No wasted words herea quick read packed with insight" -- Michael LaRocca, www.chinarice.org, October 2007
"informed, insightful, and inspiring reading that is recommended for anyone in business" -- Midwest Book Review, October 2007
--This text refers to the
Hardcover
edition.
Product Description
Learning to Lead: Uncover The Unspoken Reality
A Bull in a Glass House is a manifesto. A former Marine's view of the corporate world and how employees must step up to the challenge of navigating its potentially treacherous roads by embracing change and relationships. In 1986, after three years in the Marines and a short stint as an armed guard, this former Marine secured a job in a growing company. He came armed with only a high school education and no skills, other than being an Expert Marksman in the Marines. Over a period of 10 years, through hard work and sheer bullishness he scaled the corporate ladder into management. His 10 year tenure in management provided an in-your-face, practical view of the paradox between corporate level expectations and behavior and the human need to fill the most basic of desires- security, belonging and respect. Readers of A Bull in a Glass House are provided with the benefit of hindsight including actual situations and quotes, and proven tips for future survival and success. Armed with this knowledge, the reader unlocks her personal arsenal to conquer the pitfalls, land minds, and thorn bushes inherent in any company. Armed with this knowledge, the gap between working perception and employment reality is bridged. Armed with this knowledge, success becomes a temporary illusion until the reader reaches out, grabs it, and makes it real-makes it his own. A Bull in a Glass House is an intensely personal and passionate look at the inner workings of a corporation and how to succeed inside it from a former Marine who battled within its glass walls-and survived to write about it.
Customer Reviews & Comments
This review is from: A Bull in a Glass House: A Former Marine's Manifesto on Surviving the Corporate Jungle and Taking Control of Your Life (Hardcover)
I got your book... Very informative, inspiring, confidence builder, the examples are perfect...humorous, yet truth. I truly recommend it. S. Sellmann Senior Logistics Specialist New Jersey *********************************** Thank you for sharing the book with me, Jose! I am not much of a book reader but once the UPS guy delivered it to my front porch, I couldn't put it down! I have spent 18 years in the trucking industry and was surprised how much your career experiences have mirrored my own. I've given this book to my brother to read because he is a plant manager and needs a little insight into how employees view things. Enthusiastic workers who put their heart and soul into their jobs will all love to read your book. H. Storz Account Executive New Jersey *********************************** Wow - I am truly impressed... You have a way of taking a concept and simplifying it for anyone to understand. I really enjoyed reading your work. I can definitely say that although the potential to make money is greater in the corporate world, I don't know if I could survive! I've worked for the county and state for so long that I forgot how cutthroat the private sector is. ...you are so on target with your ideas and advice. I love that you make your point in such a clear, direct way. I loved your story about the conference you attended remotely....that must have been hilarious! Bottom line - I truly enjoyed reading your work...you're extremely insightful, very entertaining and you make some incredibly strong points. S. Hernandez Sheriff's Office Classification Specialist Florida ************************ Good beach read during my vacation. Honest and refreshing read into real world business. Anyone with military service will enjoy the way you connect military training (TEAM WORK) into everyday real world situations. Great format and especially liked quoted lines between you and upper management and you and your team members. May be a good college level read for those studying labor relations or business management. Thanks for the autographed copy, (you may be a famous author someday) and let me know when the next book is due. R. DiGregorio Account Executive New Jersey ************************ A Bull in a Glass House is a must read for anyone in the world of management. You do not have to be in the corporate arena to benefit from "The Bulls Rules". New managers as well as seasoned leaders from all different industries will glean usable information from Astorga's manifesto. This book would be a perfect addition to any business management class syllabus. The author has a firm grasp on realistic management skills and is willing to share his recipe for success with readers. Astorga's writing invites you to navigate the ever changing waters of his professional career and along the way the reader picks up useful tools for his or her management tool box. M.A. Canales RN, MSN Nursing Coordinator Pennsylvania
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A Bull in a Glass House: A Former Marine's Manifesto on Surviving the Corporate Jungle and...
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