Ross McCammon Books
Ross McCammon is an American writer and editor known for his work at Esquire magazine and Entrepreneur. His writing often focuses on workplace behavior, communication, and professional development, blending humor with practical insights.
Known for: Works Well With Others: An Outsider's Guide to Shaking Hands, Shutting Up, Handling Jerks, and Other Crucial Skills in Business That No One Ever Teaches You
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Works Well With Others: An Outsider's Guide to Shaking Hands, Shutting Up, Handling Jerks, and Other Crucial Skills in Business That No One Ever Teaches You
A humorous and insightful guide to navigating workplace culture, communication, and professional etiquette. Written by Esquire editor and Entrepreneur magazine columnist Ross McCammon, the book offers practical advice on how to interact effectively with colleagues, handle difficult people, and overcome feelings of impostor syndrome in professional settings.
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Understanding Workplace Culture
My early days in corporate life taught me that offices operate less like democracies and more like delicate ecosystems—controlled chaos filled with rules no one wrote down but everyone somehow knew. When you first enter that kind of environment, you immediately sense invisible hierarchies: who speak...
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The Art of the Handshake
The handshake, to me, was the most human and terrifying ritual in business. It’s deceptively simple but loaded with meaning. Too firm, and you look aggressive. Too weak, and you appear timid. Too long, and you risk turning a greeting into a grip contest. I obsessed over this tiny gesture because I r...
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About Ross McCammon
Ross McCammon is an American writer and editor known for his work at Esquire magazine and Entrepreneur. His writing often focuses on workplace behavior, communication, and professional development, blending humor with practical insights.
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