A no nonsense discussion on the challenges of navigating through corporate challenges when you are on the outside looking in and wondering how you should deal with politics, toxic individuals and workplace challenges. This is the mentor that you always wanted. Delivered with an entertaining and coach based style, this book will save you years of frustration by giving you the tools that you need to excel in the workplace. Written by Gary L. Garris, an Executive with over twenty years in the financial services industry working for major Fortune 500 companies and founder of Ventura Consulting, this book is the real deal. Whether you are a seasoned veteran or new to the workplace there is something for everyone in this book. Gary addresses the taboo subject of race and challenges the reader to confront their own biases in dealing with issues and challenges of working together in a diverse environment. His conversational delivery and tone comes at the right time as individuals are challenged to look at their work environment globally. This book takes those side conversations and water cooler talk about workplace difficulties and brings vital themes to the surface. Mentoring and guidance at its best now all you have to do is be receptive to the guidance.