Brendan Reid
Brendan Reid is an accomplished executive and author of Stealing the Corner Office. He has built his career by breaking with corporate convention and questioning long held management truisms. For nearly 20 years he has studied the too-often-ignored human side of corporate dynamics that create the imperfect world we work in. Unlike most business writers who focus on the conventional side of business and career management, Brendan delves into the unconventional tactics people use to get ahead and stay ahead. In Stealing the Corner Office he draws on his experiences as a struggling middle manager and the startling revelations that became the foundation for the career strategy that catapulted him into the executive ranks. Learn more here .
Articles by Brendan Reid
- Opinion
Defining Your Professional Identity: Firefighter vs. Strategic Leader
If they threaten to quit, then their value in remembered. Here are three simple steps to move from a firefighter to a strategic leader. #leaders
- Opinion
Honesty or Diplomacy: Which Is Better for Your Career?
Are you brutally honest? Are you a tactful diplomat? Is there a middle ground to strike, and how do you know where to strike it? #career #honesty
- Business Growth
Is Your Boss a Monster? My Tips To Survive
I’ve worked for two monsters in my career, and it is a lonely, painful, anxiety-ridden life. It can change you if you’re not careful. #work
- Business Growth
The Best 30-60-90 Day Plan and How to Use It
The 30-60-90 day plan is probably more important than ever and I hope my template can help you. #planning #performance #business
- Business Growth
How to Overcome an Impossible Task
How to Overcome an Impossible Task
- Business Growth
Should You Follow the Sink or Swim Mentality?
- Opinion
Why I Just Worked 20 Hours Straight and Threw It All Away
- Business Growth
When the Best Move Is to Do Nothing
- Business Growth
4 Keys to Move From Director to Vice President Level
- Business Growth
Where Should We Draw the Line on the Manager-Employee Friendzone?
- Business Growth
2 Ways to Make Your 30-60-90 Day Plan Better
- Business Growth
4 Tips to Jump from Manager to Director
- Business Growth
How to Answer The "What Is Your Greatest Weakness?" Interview Question
- Business Growth
Have an Insubordinate Employee? Here Are 3 Tactics to Manage Them
- Business Growth
How to Dramatically Improve Your Probability of Success When Taking on a Big New Thing
- Business Growth
How to Take Advantage of a New Boss or Your Company Being Acquired
- Business Growth
3 Tips For Talking to Senior Executives
- Business Growth
How to Work Well with Incompetent Co-Workers