The Unspoken Truths for Career Success

Navigating Pay, Promotions, and Power at Work

By: Tessa White

Narrated by: Tessa White

Length: 8 hrs and 3 mins

Publisher's summary

Read by the author.

STOP SPINNING YOUR WHEELS AND TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR CAREER FUTURE TODAY.

Building a successful career in the world of remote work, hybrid schedules, and a lack of work/life balance is not easy. In fact it’s difficult and often seems impossible. But, it doesn’t have to be that way. By confronting the lies we are told about building a career, this book will bring you one step closer to the epiphany that will change your life.

This workplace manual lays out the truth behind the lies that are fueling the most common career frustrations, including:

• The truth about pay. Hard work doesn’t always lead to more money. Learn how to leverage your position to maximize your salary.
• The truth about promotions. If you want to be considered for a better job title with better pay, you need to be better than your job description. Understand how to build the skills you need to be considered for a promotion.
• The truth about loyalty. Companies are not designed to return the loyalty you give them. Stop waiting for the praise you’ve earned and start focusing on your future.
• The truth about burnout. Work/life balance doesn’t have to mean taking a step back. Learn to work with your brain and not against it.
• The truth about office politics and power. You may hate office politics, but they are in every company in every industry. Learn to use the political landscape of your workplace to your advantage.

Master these unspoken truths for greater recognition, increased opportunities for pay and promotions, and to provide a path to greater influence and power. The truth can indeed set you free.

"A terrific read for the new generations rising in the workforce—and for their leaders."—Stephen M. R. Covey, The New York Times and #1 Wall Street Journal bestselling author of The Speed of Trust and Trust & Inspire

Figures, illustrations, and exercises are included in the audiobook companion PDF download.

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.

©2023 Thomas Nelson (P)2023 HarperCollins Leadership

Great Informative Book

Great book with information about workplace politics, how to navigate various situations, and overall career tips. Comes with a companion PDF to review some of the practices that she mentions throughout the book. I did not feel limited with this book by having it read to me rather then reading. If you like Tess and her advice she gives on her Tiktoks, then you will like this book.

The Job Success Anthem

THE business book of the year! Read this book to invest in your overall success. I highly recommend it to level up your game and sharpen your professional tools.

Really profound insight

I really recommend this book to everyone who wants to be successful in their career.

Perfect tool for any corporate role

Every minute spent listening to this book provided me with either the guidance I was looking for, reaffirmed my thoughts or increased my confidence in the workplace.

A very small price to pay for an amazing amount of honesty and insight. Your time WILL be spent very well.

Tessa is non-bias and will tell you what you need to hear.

Now, if only I could just time travel and give my younger self a copy too… Only onward and upward 🙌

Tessa truth bombs hard-knocks lessons learned, but with hope, clear instructions and effective strategies for how to get out of your own way - and ultimately, thrive. This should be required reading for… everyone… Tessa takes you on a relatable career and work/life balance journey with the thoughtfulness of a friend, while sharing the realities you need to know, and hear, with the mentorship and insights of a personal coach. I’ve been a fan of Tessa’s work for several years and am thrilled to see her expertise available here now too - if you haven’t already ordered this book, and were looking for a sign - this is it. My only warning is, you will probably find yourself frustrated wishing you had had a copy years ago for your younger self… so don’t wait any longer, the book we’ve needed is finally here. Tessa, on behalf of all working people, our colleagues, and other beneficiaries of its impact, this book is a gift to all of us, a sincere thank you - cheers to better and brighter careers! 👏👏👏

Eternally grateful for this book

This book came along for me at the perfect time. It helped me get unstuck. practical, actionable advice. I will buy the paper copy so I can do all the exercises Tessa mentions. The 25 page pdf that comes with the Audible has some of the exercises like the GAP analysis and values assessments.

One of the best business books I’ve read

This book is an absolute gem. I’m going to buy the hard copy as well so that I can reference the material again and again. Excellent, practical, actionable career advice.

Unique perspective on how HR works

Recommend for all irrespective of where they are in their career including those that are planning to enter workforce especially those in final year of college

Incredible book! So real.

I love how clearly the most basic and important topics that can make or break your career are explained here. I wish I had this book 18 years ago.

Best practical career advice I have ever consumed

Best practical career advice I have ever consumed. Tessa (The Job Doctor’s) ability to quickly cut through challenges and offer solutions is unmatched. She is a master.