Corporate Characters

About the Book

Fed up with that annoying co-worker who won't quit stopping by your office for a chat? Wish that your cubicle mate wouldn't ask you to spill the details about your telephone conversations? Don't despair! Corporate Character: Understanding the Personalities of Your Co-workers is your solution.

Written as a companion piece to A Beginner's Guide to a Successful Career, author David A. Bragen's latest work provides you with tips and guidelines designed to make your interpersonal relationships at work much more enjoyable and productive. You will learn how to identify the various personality types and, more importantly, how to deal with them throughout your working career.

Bragen explains the different personality types in three categories: the good, the bad, and the ugly.

• The Good: The Friend, The Smart One, and the Mentor-become better acquainted with these co-workers.
• The Bad: The Loud-Mouth, the Know-It-All, and the Drunk-steer clear of these co-workers if possible.
• The Ugly: The Owner's Kid, the Fast-Tracker, and the Two-Face-Avoid these co-workers at all costs.

Never be caught unaware by a co-worker's behavior again. Enjoy your job, and learn how to deal with your colleagues with this innovative guide!

About the Author

David A. Bragen is the founder and president of DAVEN Consulting, Inc., a firm dedicated to helping publishers make cost-effective supply-chain selections. He resides in Wheaton, Illinois, with his wife and two children.