Book Review: The Mafia Manager

 By Shine Esi Kwawukumey 


Front Cover of Book 




Book Title: The Mafia Manager: A Guide to the Corporate Machiavelli

Author: V. (Anonymous)

Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin

Pages: 160

Reviewer: Shine Esi Kwawukumey 


Back Cover of Book


Review:

The Mafia Manager is a unique take on corporate management, delivering unorthodox strategies inspired by the cunning and sometimes ruthless tactics traditionally associated with organized crime. 


The author, writing under the pseudonym "V.," provides advice on gaining and maintaining power, dealing with betrayal, managing tricky workplace relationships, and navigating internal politics with the acumen of a mob boss.


The book is structured into short, impactful lessons, making it a quick read at 160 pages.


 Each section delivers a potent dose of "streetwise" management wisdom, encouraging readers to adopt a strategic, almost ruthless mindset. 


While some of the recommendations could be seen as morally ambiguous, many business professionals find the insights practical and even darkly humorous, highlighting the sometimes cutthroat nature of the corporate world.


Published by St. Martin's Griffin, The Mafia Manager is meant for readers seeking a fresh, albeit unconventional, approach to management. 


However, it's worth noting that some advice may seem out of place in workplaces that prioritize collaboration and ethical transparency. 


Nevertheless, for those looking to understand power dynamics or adopt a more strategic mindset, this book provides thought-provoking ideas.

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