Snakes in Cubicles

The org chart tells you who is in charge. It rarely tells you who holds the power.Behind every meeting, promotion, and major decision lies another system—one shaped by relationships, reputations, alliances, hidden expectations, and competing ambitions.Some colleagues will support your growth. Others may take credit for your work, undermine your confidence, or quietly influence decisions that affect your future. Ignoring these dynamics can leave even talented professionals overlooked and unprepared.In this practical guide, Roy Kibeh reveals how to recognize informal power, build meaningful professional relationships, manage upward, communicate with confidence, and navigate setbacks with composure.Through workplace examples, practical exercises, and ready-to-use scripts, you will learn to protect your interests, pursue advancement ethically, and recognize when it is time for a fresh start.You do not have to become manipulative to succeed. You need clearer judgment, stronger boundaries, and a better understanding of how organizations really work.Build influence. Protect your integrity. Succeed on your own terms.