The PIE Model & Career Strategy: Harvey Coleman on Winning the Organizational Game

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In this Season 5 premiere, we sit down with the legendary Harvey Coleman – civil rights icon, former IBM and Xerox executive, and author of Empowering Yourself: The Organizational Game Revealed. With over 56 years of decoding how careers really work, Mr. Coleman shares the unwritten rules that determine who gets promoted, who gets sponsored, and who gets left behind – wisdom every professional needs to hear.

Join us as we explore:

Why hard work alone won't get you promoted – and the PIE Model (Performance, Image, Exposure) that actually drives career advancement.

The truth about the 10/30/60 rule: why performance is only 10% of your success, image is 30%, and exposure is a staggering 60%.

How to navigate the unwritten rules of the "organizational game" that nobody teaches you in school.

The critical role of sponsorship vs. mentorship, and how to position yourself to be sponsored by senior leaders.

The seven socioeconomic levels of the workplace, and how to recognize the language, values, and culture of each.

Mr. Coleman's powerful personal story – from Jim Crow-era sit-ins and Mississippi Freedom Rides to becoming Xerox's first Black salesman and an advisor to England's House of Lords.

Why your willingness to change and adapt is the single biggest predictor of your career trajectory.

How to build executive presence, develop the right image, and gain exposure to decision-makers – even if your network feels small today.

Whether you're early in your career, navigating a mid-career pivot, or coaching the next generation of leaders, this conversation will fundamentally shift how you think about career growth. Share this episode with your team, your mentees, your children – anyone navigating a career or organization with rules they were never taught.