Why do many companies state they want change but then often fire employees who truly rock the boat in their efforts to shift the paradigm to make improvements? How should "disposable visionaries" leaders who are passionate about new ideas, but who underestimate or intentionally ignore the political environment that supports maintaining the status quo and consequently are in danger of losing their jobs keep their passion regardless of the opposition and also keep their jobs?

Written with wit and filled with poignant insights and well-documented examples, this book provides practical...