Insider Advantage

Wry, surprising, and full of practical insight, The Insider Advantage will change the way you think about your career. Angela Duckworth, New York Times bestselling authorA counterintuitive career playbook that unpacks why staying in place can be your fastest path to success, from an acclaimed Wharton professor.From freelancing to job-hopping, career trajectories seem to be more chaotic than ever. Conventional wisdom says mobility wins: stay too long and youll stall your growth and your pay. But what if the secret to a rewarding career isnt leaving in search of the next best thing, but staying in it for the long-haul? Wharton professor Matthew Bidwell argues that insidersemployees who see their careers within the context of an organization, rather than separate from ithave a competitive edge in todays job market. The more time you invest at one employer, the more access you gain to the information and relationships that help you rise faster, adapt easier, and find real fulfillment in your work. Drawing from two decades of research and exclusive access to top executives, The Insider Advantage explores how to capitalize on your connections and knowledge to climb the ladder, boost your salary, and do truly meaningful work. Youll also learn when to actually make the jump to a new companythough it wont be when you think. Blending expert insights and riveting stories, The Insider Advantage is filled with surprising evidence and practical guidance about pursuing success and happiness (Adam Grant, #1 New York Times bestselling author), revealing that staying doesnt hold you backits your greatest advantage.