"Warning: Your career might be in danger ofgoing off the rails. You probably have blind spots that are leaving youcloser to the edge than you realize. Fortunately, Carter Cast has thesolution. In this smart, engaging book he shows you how to avoid careerderailment by becoming more self-aware, more agile, and more effective.This is the book you wish you had twenty years ago, which is why youshould read it now." -- Daniel H. Pink, New York Times bestsellingauthor ofDriveandTo Sell Is HumanThe Right -- and Wrong -- Stuffis a candid, unvarnished guide to the bumpy road to success. Theshocking truth is that 98 percent of us have at least onecareer-derailment risk factor, and half to two-thirds actually go offthe rails. And the reason why people get fired, demoted, or plateau isbecause they let the wrong stuff act out, not because they lack talent,energy, experience, or credentials.Carter Cast himself had allthe right stuff for a brilliant career, when he was called into hisboss's office and berated for being obstinate, resistant, andinsubordinate. That defining moment led to a years-long effort tounderstand why he came so close to getting fired, and what it takes tobuild a successful career.His wide range of experiences as arising, falling, and then rising star again at PepsiCo, an entrepreneur,the CEO of Walmart.com, and now a professor and venture capitalistenables him to identify the five archetypes found in every workplace.You'll recognize people you work with (maybe even yourself) in CaptainFantastic, the Solo Flyer, Version 1.0, the One-Trick Pony, and theWhirling Dervish, and, thanks to Cast's insights, they won't be able totrip up your future.