Two of the nation's most successful corporate leadership consultants now reveal their proven, systematic program for using the power of "high-integrity" politics to achieve career success, maximize your team's impact, and protect your company's reputation and bottom line.

Each day in business, a corporate version of "survival of the fittest" is played out. Power plays, turf battles, deception, and sabotage block individuals' career progress and threaten companies' resources and results. After reading this book, you will never have to say, "I didn't see it coming."

In Survival of the Savvy, Rick Brandon and Marty Seldman provide ethical but street-smart strategies for navigating corporate politics to gain "impact with integrity." Organizational savvy is a mission-critical competency for leaders wanting to protect their companies.

The right balance of company politics is a vital health signal of corporate culture and image. This timely and timeless book provides cutting edge strategies and skills. As a steward for your company's welfare, you can increase your individual success while enhancing organizational outcomes.

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Survival of the Savvy (Free Press, 2004)

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"Politics are a reality in any organization but as this terrific book shows, you don't have to throw your ethics and integrity out the window to master the game. Brandon and Seldman's fresh approach to a taboo topic is as entertaining as it is inspiring. Survival of the Savvy will teach you how to avoid the ego trips and journey with others to greatness."
          Ken Blanchard, co-author of The One Minute Manager and Customer Mania!

"Seldman and Brandon have years of experience coaching and training at companies like PepsiCo to help executives navigate the complexities and ambiguities of organizational politics with integrity and positive impact. Their practical tips on reading political styles, building a network and exercising verbal discipline are invaluable."
          Michael D. White, Chairman and CEO, PepsiCo International

"Finally a book that speaks the truth about corporate power, influence and the science of relationships. A must read for serious corporate leaders and, equally important, aspiring leaders!"
         Jovita Thomas-Williams, Vice President, Human Resources, MGM GRAND DETROIT

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