Getting Ahead Book

The Ultimate Guide to
Climbing the Corporate Ladder

“Getting Ahead is packed with common sense advice about how to advance your career. Read this book and let Joel Garfinkle lead you down the right path toward personal success.”

Ken Blanchard

Coauthor, The One-Minute Manager and Lead With Luv

“This book is a game-changer for anyone looking to move up in their career. Joel’s insights are practical, empowering, and immediately applicable.”

Marshall Goldsmith

New York Times Bestselling Author & Executive Coach

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Career Advancement Strategies to Stand Out, Get Promoted, and Accelerate Your Career

Why Some Leaders Get Promoted—And Others Don’t

Two employees perform at the same level, yet only one moves up. Why? It’s not just about hard work—it’s about making sure the right people see your value.

In Getting Ahead, Joel Garfinkle reveals the PVI Model—Perception, Visibility, and Influence—the proven strategy that high-performers use to gain promotions, build influence, and fast-track their careers.

The Secret to Climbing the Corporate Ladder? Mastering the PVI Model:

  • Perception – Shape how others see you and position yourself as a high-potential leader.
  • Visibility – Make your contributions stand out so decision-makers take notice.
  • Influence – Build strong relationships, gain buy-in, and lead with impact.

Master these three career advancement strategies, and getting ahead becomes inevitable.

Why Getting Ahead Is the Right Book For You

  • Emerging leaders ready to accelerate their career.
  • Ambitious professionals who feel overlooked despite their hard work.
  • Executives & managers who want to sharpen their influence and leadership skills.
  • Anyone determined to climb the corporate ladder and achieve career success.

Your Career Growth Starts Here—Order Your Copy Today!

New York Times Best-selling author Daniel H. Pink (Drive, To Sell Is Human) asked Joel five questions about Getting Ahead. Read Joel’s answers here.

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Endorsements from Bestselling Authors

“I recommend this book with great enthusiasm.”

Dick Bolles

Author, What Color Is Your Parachute?

“Getting Ahead delivers. Definitely a step-up and step-ahead perspective on how to make a difference and get recognized for doing so. Full of practical ideas and applications for managing a career without the customary politics and b.s.! This book is an enjoyable and fresh read with a lot of interesting examples.”

Barry Z. Posner, Ph.D

Co-author: The Leadership Challenge, Credibility, The Truth About Leadership

“Getting Ahead is a book that will help you manage your career. Joel Garfinkle provides practical, actionable ideas you can use to get ahead. The book delivers on its promise.”

Mark Sanborn

Author,The Fred Factor and You Don’t Need a Title to Be a Leader

“Good ambition is a great asset. This book helps you put that ambition to work.”

Jim Champy

Coauthor, Reengineering the Corporation

“Getting Ahead is chock full quotes, cases, ideas, and tools. Anyone who wants to get ahead will find this book thorough, well written, easy to read, and quickly applied.”

Dave Ulrich

Professor, Ross School of Business, University of Michigan

“In Getting Ahead, Joel Garfinkle offers an original, memorable, and powerful approach to becoming more influential, more visible, and highly regarded. Filled with practical advice and real-life examples, this book is an essential guide for anyone wishing to take charge of their careers.”

Jim Kouzes

coauthor of the award-winning and bestselling The Leadership Challenge

“An indispensable, professional advancement handbook for leaders at every level.”

Frances Hesselbein

Former CEO, Girl Scouts of the U.S.A.

“Joel Garfinkle offers smart strategies to stand out from the crowd – extremely important if you want to build an influential network and move forward quickly in your career. He wraps the strategy in riveting stories and offers practical advise. I like this book.”

Keith Ferrazzi

Author, Who’s Got Your Back and Never Eat Alone

“Getting Ahead breaks down success into three profoundly simple principles to systematically and pragmatically elevate your career.”

Kevin Cashman

Best-Selling Author, Leadership from the Inside Out and Awakening the Leader Within

“In this insightful book, Joel Garfinkle provides his brilliant PVI Model to help you gain the competitive advantage needed in today’s marketplace.”

Jon Gordon

Best selling author of The Energy Bus and Soup

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Are you ready to accelerate your career and climb the corporate ladder? Leverage the proven PVI Model (Perception, Visibility, Influence) to fast-track your success and position yourself for your next promotion.

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