Title: 101 Workplace Secrets with Teju
Author: Teju Fola-Alade
Date of Publication: February 10, 2025
Corporate life is often depicted in one of two ways—either as a rat race filled with exhausting politics or as an ambitious climb toward professional fulfillment. But what if you had a secret manual that blended both realities with humor, wit, and unfiltered workplace wisdom? Enter 101 Workplace Secrets by Teju Fola-Alade, a delightfully satirical yet brutally honest guide on navigating corporate environments.
From the moment you pick up this 210-page, painstakingly illustrated and descriptive book, you realize it’s not your typical career self-help guide. Instead of rehashed motivational mantras, Teju serves up real-world corporate truths with a comedic twist, exposing the quirks, absurdities, and hidden rules that govern professional life—truths that HR manuals conveniently leave out.
A dose of humor and hard truths
The book explores various workplace dynamics, from the futility of endless meetings to the strategic importance of corporate networking (or ‘famzing,’ as some might call it). Through short, punchy chapters, Teju dishes out insights on office politics, promotions, performance reviews, and even the unwritten rule that the coldest person in the office always controls the AC.
One standout ‘secret’ reveals how “HR is not your friend,” debunking the illusion that Human Resources exists solely to serve employees rather than protect the company’s interests. Another favorite highlights how “the biggest noisemakers at work sometimes don’t know much,” a nod to the age-old corporate truth that confidence often trumps competence in the office hierarchy.
It is full of real situations, uncomfortable opinions and brutal tips you can use to thrive in the workplace. It is a book that you will find difficult to drop once you start reading it; because you will laugh, learn, and get to realize that a lot of what you thought you knew about work was only half the story.
Why you should read it
If you’ve ever worked in an office and found yourself questioning corporate traditions, this book will resonate deeply. It’s a must-read for young professionals, mid-level managers, and even C-suite executives who are self-aware enough to laugh at the workplace culture they help create. Teju’s writing is sharp, relatable, and refreshingly irreverent—perfect for those who appreciate humor, wit and sarcasm with their professional insights. 101 Workplace Secrets is available for purchase online and the nearest bookshop to you for N25,000. More details can be found at https://linktr.ee/workplacesecretswithteju.
Final verdict
Teju has crafted a book that is as entertaining as it is insightful. Whether you’re a fresh graduate, an experienced professional, or a workplace veteran who has seen it all, 101 Workplace Secrets will make you laugh, nod in agreement, and perhaps rethink how you play the corporate game. Highly recommended for anyone who wants a humorous yet practical take on surviving—and thriving—in the workplace.
She is a dynamic business operator with extensive experience in technology space, helping businesses scale across Africa by managing people, processes, and operations.
Her career spans commercial operations, human resources, and entrepreneurship, giving her a unique ability to blend business strategy with people management. She has successfully navigated leadership roles, driving efficiency, growth, and cultural transformation within startups and established companies.
Beyond corporate leadership, Teju is a storyteller, disruptor, and entrepreneur, known for her witty yet practical approach to workplace and business challenges.
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