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We Know You're Lying... A Sea-Level Look at How Far Political Honesty Has Sunk Fed up with political grandstanding, slogan-spewing, and leaders who wouldn't know humility if it hit them with a campaign sign? You're not alone-and you're not crazy. In this hilariously honest deep-dive, seasoned sales leader and battle-scarred "average human being" Darren Mell dismantles the circus of modern political and corporate leadership, exposing the farce atop the podium by viewing it from the real world...also known as sea level. Why does our leadership feel like a never-ending corporate all-hands meeting…mehr

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We Know You're Lying... A Sea-Level Look at How Far Political Honesty Has Sunk Fed up with political grandstanding, slogan-spewing, and leaders who wouldn't know humility if it hit them with a campaign sign? You're not alone-and you're not crazy. In this hilariously honest deep-dive, seasoned sales leader and battle-scarred "average human being" Darren Mell dismantles the circus of modern political and corporate leadership, exposing the farce atop the podium by viewing it from the real world...also known as sea level. Why does our leadership feel like a never-ending corporate all-hands meeting that not even coffee can save? Drawing on 35 years in the trenches of Corporate America, Mell compares our government's dysfunction to the world's worst office: endless blame games, narcissists in charge, accountability that floats away, and empathy so rare it ought to be federally protected. His "sea-level" perspective is brutally refreshing-cutting through the noise with gut-level honesty, a barrel of sarcasm, and more than a few spit-your-coffee insights. Inside, you'll find:Corporate America meets Congress: The same bad buzzwords, the same allergy to accountability-just fancier titles and way more hashtags. Satirical quizzes and biting commentary: Can you be a real leader if you haven't folded yourself into a coach seat or been stuck in a grocery line with melting ice cream? Do today's "influencers" actually influence anything besides your blood pressure? Why authenticity, empathy, and trust matter now more than ever: And why you can always feel the difference, even if your SAT score was more "C+ with a curve" than "Ivy League." Gut-checks and "belly buzzer" moments: If you've ever felt your arm hair stand up when a politician talks, congratulations-your internal B.S. detector is working just fine. Humor as survival: Learn how laughter, common sense, and clarity are the underappreciated weapons that keep average Americans sane while the world's "leaders" seem to be performing for their own LinkedIn feeds. Mell pulls no punches and names no names-he's not here to score points for any party. Instead, with genuine humanity and a relentless sense of humor, he calls for a ground-up return to basics: character, humility, honesty, and the courage to admit mistakes. Whether you're left, right, or stuck in the middle seat, this is a wake-up call for the real hiring managers of America: the everyday people who actually keep this place running. If you think your dog-sitter has higher standards than Congress, if you crave authenticity between the spin cycles, or if you just need a laugh about the mess we're all in, this is your new favorite survival manual. It's not about shouting down the other side. It's about finally demanding-and becoming-the leadership we all deserve.
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Hi. My name is Darren Mell. I have been a people leader for the past 20 years. For the last 10 years I have had the unique opportunity to interview, hire, onboard, train, and develop, and promote exclusively young professionals early into their careers, or where the ink is barely dry on the diploma or degree. Through countless hours of 1 X 1 meetings and interviews with this aspiring group of people, I have real data and advice to share with you that will equip you with the knowledge, confidence, and awareness to "steer" your career in the direction that will lead you to personal and career success. I'm not a CEO or a celebrity, I am a middle manager leader of people who wants to help you like I've helped other young professionals. My personal story of how I shaped my career of 35 years of post college work to where I am now, coupled with the experience of the "rinse and repeat" hiring and training mode I have been in for 10 years should give you a solid foundation to launch your career quickly and successfully. Music is a big part and hobby in my life. This isn't some stuffy three piece suit book that is rigid and fierce. I'll keep it light. You just might laugh a little too, as having fun along the way to career success is one of my top priorities as a leader. A lot of what I will show you are simply subtle changes in the way you think and act that can have a major impact on your success. If you're ready, then let's ROCK!