Works Well With Others by Ross McCammon Summary
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Ever wondered why no one teaches the unwritten rules of office survival? "Works Well With Others" is your hilarious insider's guide to workplace etiquette, praised by professionals for its candid approach to handling everything from awkward handshakes to office jerks with surprising grace.
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The Art of Professional Discomfort: Turning Insecurity into Strength
Have you ever felt like an impostor in your professional life? You're not alone. When Esquire magazine unexpectedly called me in 2005, I was convinced they'd discover my inadequacy within a month. Despite being editor-in-chief at Southwest Airlines' in-flight magazine, I cataloged all my supposed shortcomings: growing up on the "wrong side" of Dallas, attending a tiny evangelical school, graduating from University of North Texas instead of somewhere prestigious. This "impostor phenomenon," first identified by psychologists in 1978, affects even the most accomplished individuals - Meryl Streep, Tina Fey, and Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor have all admitted to feeling like frauds. What I discovered through my journey is that professional discomfort isn't something to overcome - it's a powerful force that can become your greatest strength when channeled correctly. Standing nervously at Columbus Circle before my Esquire interview, I realized I'd forgotten a suit jacket - a fashion disaster for a style magazine interview. In the elevator to the thirteenth floor, facing Ewan McGregor's judgmental stare from a framed magazine cover, my palms were sweating profusely. The gleaming hallways seemed to mock my small-town background. But something unexpected happened during those interviews. The editors were normal, warm, interested - not elitist or dismissive. They evaluated my personality through casual conversation rather than intense questioning. One editor shared stories about his own humble beginnings in journalism. Another admitted to being intimidated when he first started at Esquire. I left thinking substance mattered more than my missing jacket or pedigree.
Authenticity and First Impressions: The Truth Behind Professional Success
Embracing Mistakes as Growth Opportunities
The Unspoken Rules of Workplace Communication
The Transformative Power of Professional Style
The Power of the Outsider Perspective
Embracing Your Authentic Professional Self
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From Columbia University alumni built in San Francisco
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
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