I'm a former Google exec who's manipulated people to get what I want. When done right, it's an essential career skill.

Source: Business Insider

Courtesy of Jenny WoodThis is an adapted excerpt from 'Wild Courage' by Jenny Wood, a former Google executive. The book teaches people to use unconventional traits like manipulation, shamelessness, and selfishness to get ahead. Wood explains how manipulation isn't bad; in fact, it can be an essential tool for building relationships.