Secret 1: "The Law" cannot save your job
Secret 2: Layoffs aren't what you've been told
Secret 3: Why no one will tell you when your job is in jeopardy
Secret 4: It's dangerous to do what your company says
Secret 5: Skills and talent can't protect you.

Secret 6: Talking to HR can cost you your job.
Secret 7: Age discrimination is alive and well.
Secret 8: There's no right to free speech in the workplace.
Secret 9: If you alienate your gatekeeper, you'll be locked out.
Secret 10: It's not too smart to be too smart.
Secret 11: Gossip can make you look like a traitor.
Secret 12: Did you hit "Send?" Why email is secretly killing careers.
Secret 13: Work friendships can be dangerous.
Secret 14: If you're in the wrong "camp" you could be mistaken for the enemy.
Secret 15: Sharing personal information could undo all you've worked for.
Secret 16: Companies have very short memories.

Secret 17: Employees who deserve raises don't get them.
Secret 18: Promotions are lost in the asking.
Secret 19: Performance reviews aren't about your performance.
Secret 20: It doesn't matter if rumors are false.
Secret 21: Medical/Maternity leave - not as protected as you might think.
Secret 22: You sue, you lose.
Secret 23: Expense reports hold a secret test of loyalty.
Secret 24: New boss? You must take protective action immediately.
Secret 25: As soon as you defend yourself, you've lost the battle.
Secret 26: You can gracefully recover from a mistake or failure.
Secret 27: The secret vacation trap.
Secret 28: Your appearances can be deceiving.
Secret 29: Your values are on your desk.
Secret 30: You CAN have an office romance without breaking your career.

Secret 31: You CAN inspire loyalty from an employer.
Secret 32: You need a flashlight, not a laser-beam.
Secret 33: To move up, you must appear under-whelmed.
Secret 34: Want to become your company's MVP? Catch the ball.
Secret 35: The trick to WOWing your boss -- every time!
Secret 36: There are 4 essentials all companies reward.
Secret 37: You have to get rid of your boss and co-workers.
Secret 38: To get to the top, your glass must be full.
Secret 39: At work you are always on stage.
Secret 40: You need to protect the "new you."

Secret 41: The dirty truth about internal promotions.
Secret 42: Beware the gauntlet.
Secret 43: How you enter is more important than what you plan to accomplish.
Secret 44: If you hold on too tight you'll never catch up.
Secret 45: If your employees aren't performing to par, it's your fault.
Secret 46: If you're trying to be liked, you may have already lost their respect.
Secret 47: You can't solve problems for your employees.
Secret 48: Yearly performance reviews are NOT for giving feedback.
Secret 49: Leadership is NOT a pedestal, it's a foundation.

Secret 50: When it comes to your career, winning IS everything!

Websites and resources for the recommendations sited in the book. Get the skills and know your rights!

A list of employee and HR organizations