The corporate world is often seen as a world of success, prestigious positions, impressive offices, and better opportunities. But behind this glamorous image lies a different reality—one filled with complex relationships, struggles, competition, and situations that are rarely discussed openly. Who moves ahead because of hard work? Who builds influence through connections? And who ends up paying the price for speaking the truth? These are some of the questions explored in ‘Corporate Darbar’, a book by author Alka Mishra (Minky) that presents a distinctive perspective on the corporate environment. The phrase “People Caught Between the Chair, Flattery, and the Truth” captures much of the central idea of the book. Rather than limiting corporate life to jobs, targets, promotions, and professional growth, Corporate Darbar attempts to look deeper into the human thinking and behaviour that influence the workplace. How Relationships Change with the Chair In any organization, a position comes wi...