Introduction

I’ve been fired. I’ve resigned because gossip killed faster than the facts. I’ve been investigated for crimes I didn’t commit— Because someone needed a fall guy. I’ve been unemployed. Twice. After delivering exactly what I was asked for. I’ve worked in countries so broken, you didn’t know if you’d get paid or shot. And when I finally built something great? The shareholders sold it. Why? Because it was too successful. They wanted the payday— And I got the door. But I’m still here. And I’ve got scars that tell me how the game really works. You want to survive this corporate game? Forget falling in love with your product. They’ll sell it. And they’ll sell you. You need to fall in love with managing. Diapers. Construction equipment. Luxury watches. Makes no difference. Be addicted to results, not romance. This is 101 Business Lessons for Corporate Mavericks. I’ve earned every one of these lessons the hard way. Now, I’m handing them to you.