First published 2012
Marcus Chen sits in the glass-walled conference room, watching his colleagues argue over quarterly projections while knowing the numbers hide a deeper problem. As senior vice president at a struggling telecommunications firm, he faces pressure from above to cut costs and pressure from below to protect his team. The company's new CEO demands results that seem impossible without compromising the values Marcus has spent his career defending. Each decision pulls him between personal integrity and corporate survival. When a major client contract hangs in the balance, Marcus must choose between playing the political game that ensures his advancement or taking a stand that could destroy his career. The story explores whether good people can thrive in systems that reward compromise, and whether leadership means following orders or following conscience.
Genres: fiction, business, leadership, contemporary, management, organizational-culture
Vibes: emotional, fast-paced, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, moral-dilemma, underdog
248 pages · Paperback · Ft Pr