Power: Why Some People Have it and Others Don't by Jeffrey Pfeffer

Like many people, you must have wondered why, despite a great work ethic, some people just don’t get promoted. Yet, in spite of a lousy performance, some people are just favored by their leaders. Maybe, no matter what you do, you are not taken seriously even when you handle the most important work. If these things baffles you, this book has a convincing explanation, and offers a working solution.