"There's a lot of great advice in the book CORPORATE CONFIDENTIAL 50 Secrets Your Company Doesn't Want You To Know  . . . another wake-up call to employees in a workplace environment of increasing change and challenges."
-WBNW Boston

"We all know sometimes work can be war. Expert Cynthia Shapiro prepares us all for battle and clues us in on some of the top secrets your company doesn't want you to know."
-CNN PrimeTime News

"Cynthia is a former human resources executive in Southern California who crossed over to become an employee advocate and now shares what she calls 'the dirty little secrets companies don't tell their workers.'"
-Des Moines Register

"If you have trouble keeping a job or want to feel more secure in the one you have, you should read Cynthia Shapiro's CORPORATE CONFIDENTIAL... Shapiro's advice has a ring of authenticity to it. I recommend her book."
-The Pittsburgh Tribune's Susan Morris

"After years of working in a human resources department, Cynthia Shapiro decided it was time to let employees know what they're really up against, and how to protect themselves in the workplace. Shapiro believes that secret company agendas along with honest mistakes can ruin careers. Employees can be pushed out of their jobs, laid-off without reason, even blacklisted for things they've done unintentionally. But there are ways to take control - Corporate Confidential: 50 Secrets Your Company Doesn't Want You To know."
-Fox News

"Corporate Confidential is quite simply an indispensable guide to anyone seeking to navigate the corporate world, or any hierarchical organization for that matter. You may be a master of intuiting human behavior in many environments, but on the corporate battlefield, you may be mistaken if you think talent, drive, and hard work are enough to enable you to succeed."
-Business Book Reviewer, Stephen Turnbull, The Business Lexington

"Career advice books often ignore the harsher side of internal corporate politics, Corporate Confidential sets out to expose some of these inner workings. The author, a former human resources executive also includes stories of people who stumbled across these secrets and paid the price. The book succeeds in confirming suspicions and fears of many employees. The reader is taught how to survive and thrive in these conditions..."
-Washington Technical Labor News

"Pros: Inexpensive, real-life scenarios, numbered tips, other resources listed, author invites questions.
Cons: None. Good, useful information! Would like a sequel soon, with more great truths!
The bottom line: If you have an employer, you need to read this book. If you are thinking of calling Human Resources on any matter, you need to read this book."
-EPINIONS

"An excellent book... lots of useful warnings and sound advice on how to steer around the potholes (and minefields) in your workpplace."
-Harvey Schachter, Business Reporter, The Globe and Mail

"What you don't know CAN hurt you, especially in corporate America. This is the eye-opening book every employee needs to read."
-Lewis Maltby, President of the National Workrights Institute

"A business book that reads like a page turner. What a concept! The author's startling and thought-provoking insights make this a must-read, wake-up call for all employees who want to know the truth about how their 'promotability' is decided."  
-Sam Horn, Author of: What's Holding You Back? Tongue Fu!, and Take The Bully By The Horns

"A great resource for all levels of employees from new entrants to executives. Shapiro's list of the most common mistakes managers can make, and how to avoid them, are a must read for anyone interested in getting to the top -- and staying there."
-Tony Lee, Editor-In-Chief, The Wall Street Journal's CareerJournal.com & CollegeJournal.com

"Profound, provocative and pro-active oriented. A compelling and revealing masterpiece essential for every success minded employee. A must read."
-Mel Brodsky, National Speaker, Corporate Trainer, Personal Coach and Author of QUESTIONS are the ANSWERS

"Corporate Confidential lifts the lid off the cauldron and lets employees see what's really going on inside their organizations -- whether they know it or not. But this book isn't just for employees. Smart executives and managers will treat this as a must-read for the good of their companies and their careers as well."
-Leslie L. Kossoff, Author of the award winning Executive Thinking: The Dream, The Vision, The Mission Achieved

"The book reads like a guerilla survival manual for the employment jungle... and explains why companies preach enlightened attitudes - but don't practice them - and why managers and co-workers will not tell you about your career-limiting moves."
- Publishers Weekly

“This book will change your life!”
-D.F., Washington

“Your book is AWESOME!! I read it in one sitting! It was one of those moments when the sky opens and everything becomes clear.”
-Unconfused

“Thank you so much! What a book you wrote, I only wish I had read it 20 years ago, or maybe 16 when I arrived to the United States. At this point, I recommend it to all my friends and people in the career world.”
-U.H.

“I am a satisfied customer. My {deleted} who works for the Executive Office of the President of The United States of America, emailed me an article about your book. I bought your book and began reading it the same day. I find Corporate Confidential to be a superb awareness and warning manual and career guide all-in-one. I would be an incredibly valuable gift to graduating seniors as well as to every man and woman who currently works in Corporate America.”
-R., Atlanta

“Every once in a while, a book comes along that changes your life. For me, this book was it. Thank you!”
-grateful

“I want to thank you for a wonderful book. I just read the first 11 pages last night and couldn't sleep. I have been unemployed for 2 years now and I can see the mistakes I have made over the past 25 years. What a disappointment. I took the publicly stated BS and missed all the signs you point to. Thank you for saving the next 20 years of my career!”
-J.A.

“I cannot thank you enough!! This is such sound and fantastic advice. I am eagerly looking forward to your next book. I hope it makes the "Best Selller" list - you deserve it. After reading Corporate Confidential, I secretly wished I was wealthy, so that I could have bought hundreds / thousands of copies and passed them out to everyone I encountered!”
-Lorie

“I read your book the same day I got it - cover to cover. If you had written it a few years ago, I might still have had a job... Most, if not all, of what you write in this book is like gospel in today's Corporate America. Thanks!”
-M.N.

“I got your book Corporate Confidential about a week ago, which I love and will recommend it to everyone I know, and wish I'd had it a year ago when I was in my most difficult situation ever in my working career... Thanks for this great book you wrote.”
-R.F., Texas

“I really enjoyed all the gems offered in your book, Corporate Confidential. I especially enjoyed Secret #6, with it's pearl of wisdom that "HR is there not to help the employee, but to protect the company." I always had an instinct this was the case, and you verified my gut feelings on the matter!”
-R.B., Florida

“Thank you so much for writing "Corporate Confidential." I just finished reading it, and bought the book for my daughter who can really benefit from all the info. She graduated a year ago and is now managing an entire department in her first job. She's very conscientious about her position but feels overwhelmed at times, and doesn't realize anything about corporate politics, so this book is a perfect guide for her. She is learning that everything is not always the way you think it should be, and they don't teach that in college. Your book is fabulous, and thank you again! I will e-mail your site to everyone I know.”
-P.B., New York

“I'm reading Corporate Confidential and thoroughly enjoying it. I'm inspired to write this note as I read your statement on page 46 regarding being too smart. As a parent and executive you touched my soul by saying "companies don't want your smarts unless you've shown respect first." Even though I'm in an ostensibly authoritative role as a parent and business man I've found the overwhelming majority of times that, as you point out, being of service is a more empowering protocol. I cannot tell you how many times (every day) that I see opportunities to employ the lessons you share. Whether it's the overzealous parent trying to give their child the best opportunity on a high school team, or a buyer trying to flaunt their power in a negotiation, mistakes are made daily. It's like watching a play unfold with results based upon the absolute laws of behavior. I hope your life and business are doing great. Your book certainly had added quality to mine.”
-A.K., Los Angeles

“Ms. Shapiro, thank you for Corporate Confidential. It is brilliant, complete, and accurate. It contains all of the sage advice that only comes from extensive experience.”
-J.N.

“I recently found your book in Barnes & Nobles. I bought the book right away and read it in one night. I wish I'd read this book a few years ago. It is so inspiring when you say "many people find the corporate game distasteful and believe it should be changed, but you will never be able to change it unless you rise to the top where your influence can be flet and real changes made." Thank you for such a great book!!!.”
-B.K., Seattle

“Thank you for such a great book. There's so much that I can gain from implementing your advice. I can guarantee your advice is going to become my paradigm.”
-E.B.

“My husband got the book out of curiosity. I was amazed with the contents! 50 secrets our companies do not want us to know are revealed to us by a human resources executive! I could immediately think of times in my many years oin business where what Ms. Shapiro writes about happened to me or others like me in the workplace, and, in hindsight, what it was all actually about! I love that she gives the reader numbered DANGER signs, numbered myths, and goes to great length to give real life examples of each. She gives KEY points for job protection and security. She discusses seemingly small things that can have a big impact on a career such as rumors, medical leave, dress, and even the expense report! Also, what to do when given a new boss (very helpful to THIS reader at the time), and let's not forget that actually talking to human resources can cost your job! IN fact, the most important message is that human resources is there to protect the company FROM it's employees, not the other way around! This gem of a book has something to learn for anyone who works! I also appreciate that she invites the readers to email-her! I hope she will write a sequel with more tips and signs! Buy it! I paid US $13.95, so it is a bargain, in my E-pinion!”
-Posted on epinions.com

“Your book is point on. I have been a Director of Personnel, a Human Resources consultant, executive recruiter, and Human resources manager...HR has become not a treasured employee friendly force within the company. It is feared even more than the immediate manager. Everyone, including managers fears HR and by now, most in my current company know to stay away. They are still learning many of your other lessons on why people get laid-off, email, gossip, etc. And sadly there is nothing I can do to help them. I have to present a positive front at all times, be a loner, and try to stay away from the chaos. Your book is a real inspiration to all generations. Many thousands of young and old employees will fail and lose their jobs this year as they fall into the pitfalls you mention. If I can every assist your mission, I would love to work with you.”
-F.T.

“Wow, it's really an eye-opening experience after reading the Corporate Confidential by Cynthia Shapiro. As a student who just graduated from college, I am very excited about my new life in the workplace. Though my family and friends have told me many happy and horror stories in the office space, I didn't quite see the big picture and did not exactly know what I'm supposed to look out for. I would say this book is a must read for all the college graduates! It's a fun read and all of the tips and advice in the book were coherent with what I heard from other people who've been there and done that. I actually highlighted more in the book that I could share here. So, do yourself a favor and get this book. You will be grateful that you read it before you start working.”
-Yukki Yeung

“ Thanks for writing such a page turner! Corporate Confidential has become my workplace bible, and I continue to refer to it in order to stay on track. Everything Cynthia teaches the reader is of value, and in fact, I find myself re-reading whatever portions of the book have impacted me in some fashion during the workday. I also appreciate her personal response to a problem I was having! Her advice is spot on! The best (and most affordable) career investment I've ever made!”
R.B., Florida

“ A literary TKO! Ms. Shapiro serves the truth like it is: straight up and sugar-free.
Your eyes will never truly be opened to the cold-hard facts behind office politics in Corporate America until you read this indispensable book. Your career perspective will never be the same. The "code" has been broken! GAME ON! ”
T.L. Burbank, CA

“ I cannot thank you enough!! This is such sound and fantastic advise. I am eagerly looking forward to your next book. I hope it makes the "Best Seller" list -- you deserve it. After reading Corporate Confidential, I secretly wished I was wealthy, so that I could have bought hundreds / thousands of copies and passed them out to everyone I encountered! ”
L.

“ Thank you for Corporate Confidential. It is brilliant, complete, and accurate. It contains all the sage advice that only comes from extensive experience. ”
J.N., GA.

“ This is a must buy for anyone working in corporate America. It has saved my backside in a number of instances and I have already recommended it to many of my co-workers and personal friends. ”
D.W., Sherman Oaks CA.

“CORPORATE CONFIDENTIAL could have spared me grief early in my career. I would have gladly paid generous sums to learn how to navigate the socio-political minefield of the workplace. If only allowed to give one book to my 17 year old son, this book would be it!”
D.F., Seattle WA.

"Thank you! I've already implemented several of your secrets into my daily work life. I feel EMPOWERED."
B.S., Washington D.C.

“I wish I had been able to read Shapiro’s book 30 years ago. It would have made a tremendous difference in my life. It is the first book I know of that tells us the truth about how to avoid the maze of pitfalls; and if necessary, how to climb out of them successfully. Everyone should read this book from the maintenance engineer to the CEO. Amazingly, her approach is universal and applies to everyone.”
B.C.S., Monrovia CA

"You are ON to something big here!"
T.P., Woodland Hills CA

“This book is a wakeup call for today's workforce. Shapiro takes the reader on a guided tour of management decision-making thought processes. She reveals the unspoken rules governing employees chances for success AND failure. CORPORATE CONFIDENTIAL teaches you how to play The Work Game successfully.”
N.W., North Hollywood CA

"Finally! Thank you Ms. Shapiro. The whistle has been blown and I finally feel like a power player in my own workplace.
C.C., New York NY

"A real eye opener for anyone interested in advancing in today's corporate culture. If you ever wanted the inside scoop on how to stay off the layoff list and practically ensure getting the notice you deserve, even in these crazy and unpredictable times, read this book!"
C.P., San Francisco CA

"Very interesting read. A book like this will definitely help all those straight out of college and into work. "
S.M., Washington State

"This topic is of great interest to me, I would love to see a seminar on preventative steps to take to keep more of this from happening. Now the word is out, it's time to work out a solution. Thanks for bringing these issues to the table."
J.T., Delaware

"What a great resource to shed light on the corporate traps and pitfalls. It's time to level the playing field!"
M., Los Angeles CA

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