{"product_id":"100-tricks-to-appear-smart-in-meetings-how-to-get-by-without-even-trying-paperback","title":"100 Tricks to Appear Smart in Meetings: How to Get by Without Even Trying - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eSarah Cooper\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaster the art of surviving meetings with this laugh-out-loud illustrated workplace humor book packed with clever office satire, hilarious corporate survival tips, and relatable comedy for anyone who's ever worked in an office. \u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Sly satire that will bring endless joy to anyone who has ever endured the drudgery of corporate life.\" - Dan Lyons, writer for HBO's \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eSilicon Valley\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e and \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e-bestselling author of \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eDisrupted\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhy actually become the smartest person in the meeting when you can simply look like it? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn this brilliantly illustrated workplace satire, comedian and bestselling author Sarah Cooper hilariously dissects the unwritten rules of modern office life with 100 tongue-in-cheek strategies for surviving meetings, conference calls, presentations, networking events, and every other corporate ritual that somehow fills the workweek. Drawing on her years in Silicon Valley, Cooper skewers business buzzwords, office politics, management clichés, and the endless quest to appear productive--all with razor-sharp wit and laugh-out-loud illustrations. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFrom asking, \"Can we take a step back?\" at just the right moment to filling whiteboards with meaningless diagrams, mastering strategic facial expressions, and surviving one-on-ones without saying much of anything, each page captures the absurdity of workplace culture in a way every office worker will instantly recognize. Whether you work in a corporate office, log into Zoom meetings from home, or simply appreciate smart observational humor, this illustrated gift book delivers endless laughs. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA perfect gift for coworkers, managers, recent graduates, remote employees, and anyone who's ever survived a meeting that should have been an email, this office humor classic is sure to become a favorite desk companion. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFeatures: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSatirical survival strategies for meetings, presentations, conference calls, networking, and office life\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClever cartoons, diagrams, charts, and visual jokes that bring every corporate scenario to life\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCooper's relatable office satire skewers business jargon, management clichés, productivity theater, and modern workplace culture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA fun gift for birthdays, promotions, retirements, Secret Santa, white elephant exchanges, and employee appreciation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerfect for readers who love office humor, corporate satire, and smart observational comedy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf you've ever wondered why your calendar is full of meetings--or why none of them could have been an email--refer to this hilarious workplace survival guide to make it through.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSarah Cooper is a comedian, speaker, and author of bestselling books \u003ci\u003eHow to Be Successful Without Hurting Men's Feelings\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003e100 Tricks to Appear Smart in Meetings\u003c\/i\u003e, both of which are in development as series for television. She built her comedy career in between working for companies like Yahoo! and Google, where she was fed free lunches and lots of material. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn April 2020, Sarah went viral with a video called \"How to Medical,\" in which she lip syncs Trump's proposed COVID-19 cures of UV light and disinfectant, viewed over 25 million times across Twitter, YouTube, Instagram and Facebook. She has since created dozens more Trump lip-syncs each garnering millions of views. She was named one of \u003ci\u003eVariety's\u003c\/i\u003e 10 Comics to Watch for 2020, was featured at this year's Just for Laughs Festival and has appeared on \u003ci\u003eJimmy Kimmel Live, The Tonight Show, Ellen, \u003c\/i\u003e and has been featured in \u003ci\u003eVanity Fair, The New York Times, Washington Post, InStyle Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e and countless others. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSarah's first comedy special, \u003ci\u003e Everything's Fine\u003c\/i\u003e, is streaming on Netflix.\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 176\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.8 x 7.2 x 5.9 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 04, 2016\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57290708943153,"sku":"9781449476052","price":23.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0958\/3486\/5969\/files\/EXvzCuB2h89781449476052.webp?v=1793760782","url":"https:\/\/www.welibooks.com\/products\/100-tricks-to-appear-smart-in-meetings-how-to-get-by-without-even-trying-paperback","provider":"Welibooks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}