You Shouldn’t Have to Kill to Get Ahead Christopher Rivers

What if working hard and playing by the rules still isn't enough to get ahead?In this episode of Hidden Secrets in Books, Dominic welcomes Christopher Rivers—former Army officer and combat veteran, diplomat, corporate strategist, and author of You Shouldn’t Have to Kill to Get Ahead.Christopher enlisted in the Army at seventeen and served in both Iraq and Afghanistan. After his first deployment, he earned his degree from West Point, returned to military service, and later completed graduate studies at Georgetown University. His career has taken him from combat zones to diplomacy, corporate strategy, and eventually into public service, where he knocked on 9,000 doors to hear directly from the people he hoped to represent.Drawing from those experiences, Christopher explores why so many hardworking Americans feel stuck, what leadership really looks like, and how we can rebuild trust, opportunity, and a sense of belonging.In this conversation, Dominic and Chris go beyond politics and partisan debate to explore the human stories behind the issues—asking what it would take to create a country where people have a genuine chance to build meaningful and successful lives.In this episode, you'll discover:How Chris's military service shaped his understanding of leadership.What combat, diplomacy, and corporate strategy taught him about people and systems.Why he believes hard work alone shouldn't determine who gets ahead.What he learned from knocking on 9,000 doors during his campaign.Why trust and belonging matter to America's future.The inspiration behind You Shouldn’t Have to Kill to Get Ahead.Practical ideas for rebuilding opportunity and moving forward together.Connect with Christopher Rivers:🌐 Website: https://www.chrisrivers.com/📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61585797931354▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ReimaginingAmerica📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reimaginingamerica/💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rivers/Follow Hidden Secrets in Books for more conversations with authors whose stories challenge us to think differently, understand the world around us, and discover the ideas hidden within their books.