Most professionals work hard. Very few rise.

Why? Because real career growth is shaped less by effort—and more by influence, perception, and the hidden dynamics no one teaches you.

In Edge of Influence: The Unwritten Rules of Exceptional Careers, Karthik Somnath reveals a practical, psychology-backed playbook for growing faster, becoming visible, and standing out in any organization. With nearly three decades across startups, global MNCs, consulting and product companies—and client engagements across geographies—Karthik distills the realities of modern work into clear, actionable strategies anyone can apply.

This book goes beyond motivation. It shows you how careers actually move.

What You’ll Discover Inside

• The Invisible Ladder—how promotions really happen behind the scenes
• Why trust, credibility, and perception capital quietly determine who moves ahead
• The psychology of influence—lead even without authority or title
• How to build internal and external networks that open doors
• How to ask for opportunities, raises, and promotions—without fear
• How leaders build presence, confidence, and global impact
• Why body language and tone shape 90% of your influence
• How to navigate bias, alliances, credit theft, and office politics with integrity
• A 30-60-90 day plan to dominate your first months in any role
• How to build unshakable confidence and stay industry-relevant
• How ownership and continuous upgrade separate top performers from the rest

What Makes This Book Different

This is not another generic career guide.
It gives you:
• Original frameworks and mental models
• Real stories from real corporate scenarios
• Clear scripts, checklists, and templates
• Zero clichés—only practical steps that work
• Insights written in a strategic, timeless style

If you want a book that tells you “work hard and be positive,” this is not it.
If you want the book that tells you how to actually get ahead, you’re holding it.

Who This Book Is For

Whether you’re a student, manager, senior leader, or mid-career professional, this playbook will help you:
• Break stagnation
• Build trust fast
• Increase visibility
• Influence decisions
• Earn promotions earlier
• Become the person leaders rely on

You’ll learn how to think, communicate, and operate like someone whose career accelerates naturally.

Why You Need This Book Now

Today, careers are shaped by perception, not position.
By influence, not instructions.
By visibility, not volume of work.

Those who master the unwritten rules become the ones who are trusted, chosen, and promoted—while others with equal or greater talent remain unseen.

This book gives you that edge.

If you’re ready to rise with authenticity, confidence, and clarity—
start reading Edge of Influence today.