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Striving While Black

By: Kwame S. Salter
Narrated by: Kwame S. Salter
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Striving While Black is a personal reflection, a playbook and a portable mentor for African-Americans and others who didn't and don't have the advantage of trailblazers who have gone before them in forging a successful corporate career. Success in corporate America is based on not only what you know - but, as importantly, who you know and who will sponsor you, share information with you as well as advocate for you. This book shares in a straight talking manner what those who feel marginalized in corporate need to do for themselves to be seen as competitive and value added.

©2012 Kwame S. Salter (P)2015 The Salter Group, LLC

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Used kwame’s guidance with success

I found myself saying, WOW someone has walked this path and documented a strategy on how to counter the adversity. I was truly frustrated in my corporate climb and decided what the hay! I tried a concept that led to another use of one Kwame's well-articulated concept then found myself referring back to sections for additional guidance. Truly insightful, this manual was crafted for our situations. All I can say is Thank you! Extreme gratitude, I am now at the VP level and I'm just getting started for my next chapter!

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Great Insight

Starting outing this into action immediately and I am seeing results. Short listen but a must repeat listen.

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Brilliant! absolutely loved it!!!

This addresses so many relevant topics. Every American (all races) could benefit from this insight.

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Excellent Read!!!

This book is an invaluable guide to those blacks, young and old, who striving for a successful career in any organization or field of endeavor, but especially in those where they are in the minority. I think any person who is an outsider can benefit from reading this book. Just substitute "female, or, latino, or gay, or non-Judeo Christian for black in the phrase "Striving While..." and it can help anybody. I only wish it were longer. I can't wait for the audio version of "Black Over White" to come out.

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Incredibly informative

A lot of what he spoke about referred to the core aspects of corporate culture. I love that he broke down the key questions that you need to answer in order to “play the game” at your specific company. And he so eloquently explained what gets in the way for black people in corporate culture. He brought voice to not having been given a “fair share” but also brings hope by explaining what we need to do in order to adapt and overcome in this specific type of environment - corporate America.

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Authentic Advice

The advice given is thoughtful and realistic! It was short and to the point. No fluff here.

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short

It was just too short I needed more and more and more! However, I did enjoy it very much.

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Im a black professional, I needed this book.

Im a black professional, I needed this book. I will be able to better navigate my career to success.

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the book is amazing

the way to book explains corporate culture helps myself my career and strengthen my knowledge

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Excellent

Great voice and great pace. it was an epic listen. I recommended it for my son.

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