Survival of the Fittest

About the Book

They call the business world a jungle for a reason. Underneath the glass offices and endless spreadsheets is a real ecosystem — one where the resources aren’t food or territory, they’re promotions, high-profile projects, and the attention of leadership. And just like in nature, the ones who thrive aren’t the biggest or the most aggressive. They’re the ones who adapt.

Steve Becker learned this the hard way — starting in a mailroom after 20+ years in the Navy, with a military skill set that didn’t exactly have a “for sale” sign on it in the civilian world. Twenty-five years later, after climbing from systems engineer to executive leadership across IT, vendor management, and global service delivery, he’s identified the ten challenges every professional runs into, no matter their title or industry.

This isn’t theory from a consultant who’s never had a bad manager. Every chapter pairs a clear breakdown of the challenge with real “Survival Tales” from Steve’s own career — the wins and the mistakes — plus strategies you can use the next day, not just believe in.