How Work Works
The Subtle Science of Getting Ahead Without Losing Yourself
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In "How Work Works," Michelle P. King shatters workplace myths with research showing 75% of success depends on social skills, not technical ability. A Porchlight Best Business Book winner that reveals why 70% of jobs are filled through invisible networks you've been overlooking.
Temas principais em How Work Works
- informal workplace networks
- social subtext navigation
- organizational belonging
- unspoken office rules
- invisible power dynamics
Citações de How Work Works
Isolation is worse than harassment.
Belonging means being accepted for your uniqueness rather than hiding differences to conform.
Employees quit when they don't feel valued.
Trust forms the bedrock of workplace belonging.
Personagens de How Work Works
- Michelle P. KingAuthor and researcher of organizational culture
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Perguntas Frequentes Sobre Este Livro
How Work Works reveals the unwritten rules of workplace success, focusing on mastering informal networks, building self-awareness, adapting to change, securing promotions, and finding fulfillment. Michelle P. King combines decade-long research and corporate insights to help professionals thrive in hybrid environments by decoding intangible cultural dynamics.
Mid-career professionals, remote workers, and leaders navigating hybrid teams will benefit most. The book offers tools for marginalized groups, technical specialists seeking soft skills, and anyone aiming to advance without compromising authenticity.
Yes—it provides actionable strategies for decoding workplace politics and building inclusive cultures. Kirkus Reviews praises its practical advice on collaboration and adaptability, though notes occasional repetitiveness.
- Informal Networks: Hidden hierarchies and relationships that influence promotions.
- Adaptive Skills: Balancing technical expertise with emotional intelligence.
- Promotion Strategies: Securing visibility and mentorship in hybrid settings.
- Meaningful Work: Aligning personal values with organizational goals.
King emphasizes collaboration over company loyalty, teaching readers to prioritize cross-functional relationships and asynchronous communication. She highlights how informal feedback and virtual networking replace traditional office rituals.
A former Netflix Director of Inclusion and UN Women advisor, King holds a PhD in gender and organizations. She’s authored two award-winning books and advises Fortune 500 companies on inclusive leadership.
While The Fix targets systemic barriers for women, How Work Works offers universal strategies for career advancement. Both emphasize informal systems, but the latter expands on hybrid work and intersectional challenges.
Some reviewers note repetitive examples, though most praise its fresh take on remote-era dynamics. It’s less prescriptive than traditional career guides, favoring observational insights over step-by-step plans.
King advises auditing informal influence channels—like cross-departmental projects and executive sponsors—while maintaining authenticity. She debunks “meritocracy” myths, showing how visibility often trumps pure productivity.
King compares workplace navigation to “learning a new language,” where unspoken cues and cultural rituals determine success. She also frames careers as “mazes” requiring strategic pivots, not linear paths.
With AI and global teams reshaping work, King’s focus on adaptability, psychological safety, and inclusive networking addresses post-pandemic challenges like skill obsolescence and virtual collaboration.
It moves beyond quotas to teach allyship through informal mentorship, amplifying underrepresented voices in meetings, and redesigning feedback systems to reduce bias. King argues inclusion is a skill, not a policy.
