Hardcover Book: "Getting Out of Your Own Way"

Are you standing in your own way at work -- and don’t even know it?
 
In Getting Out of Your Own Way: Self-Sabotaging Habits That Hold Us Back at Work, Dr. Matteel Knowles -- veteran higher education executive, workshop facilitator, and author -- pulls back the curtain on the quiet, often unnoticed behaviors that can stall even the most talented professionals.
 
With honesty, wisdom, and the voice of someone who’s lived it, Dr. Matteel walks readers through thirty-one real-world habits that sabotage careers from the inside out: showing up unprepared, gossiping in the breakroom, failing to follow up, withholding credit, drifting from your goals, and more. Some she’s overcome herself. Others she’s observed or coached people through. All are delivered with a blend of grace and accountability.
 
This book isn’t about shame -- it’s about awareness, growth, and becoming the kind of professional who doesn’t just show up, but shows out with purpose, clarity, and integrity.
 
Whether you’re just starting your career, feeling stuck mid-journey, or leading at the top, this book is your mirror and your roadmap. It's time to stop circling the same mistakes and start rising into the leader you were always meant to be.
You don’t have to self-sabotage your way out of success. You can choose to SOAR instead.