100 Tricks to Appear Smart In Meetings

Apr 20, 2025 12:29 AM

Author:Sarah Cooper

Discover the perfect work companion from viral tik tok and Netflix star Sarah Cooper

The book that's missing from offices and Zoom calls around the world: the idiot's guide to conquering the corporate meeting. In it you will learn the essential subtle tricks that pay big dividends by making you look really clever in meetings:

· constant nodding

· pretend concentration

· useless rhetorical questions

· how to nail the big presentation by pacing and getting someone else to control your slides

Complete with illustrated tips, examples, and scenarios, Sarah Cooper's 100 Tricks to Appear Smart in Meetings gives you actionable ways to use words like 'actionable', in order to sound smart.

Reviews

[The] perfect secret Santa gift.

—— Bookseller

Even though it's mostly a comedy book, I can't help but think how legitimately useful I would have found [100 Tricks] in my early twenties. If there is someone who has just graduated uni or has recently entered the workforce, for the love of God, buy it for them. Stick it in their stocking. And "circle back" later to see if they enjoyed it.

—— The Pool

A lot of fun and absolutely on the money.

—— Daily Telegraph, Book of the Year

I love this book so much! People who need to buy this book include a) those who want to advance their careers by knowing how to use body language and just the right amount of bullshit to claw their way to the top; and b) people like me who are bored at work and want to baffle and annoy their colleagues. Cleverly written and illustrated, 100 Tricks to Appear Smart in Meetings is sly satire that will bring endless joy to anyone who has ever endured the drudgery of corporate life.

—— Dan Lyons, writer for HBO's Silicon Valley and NYT bestselling author of DISRUPTED

Hilarious. I laughed so hard I had to leave the meeting I was in.

—— Jake Knapp, New York Times-bestselling author of SPRINT

Sarah Cooper is uncannily spot on when describing the seemingly innocent behaviors of people attempting to impress others. It'll make you literally LOL.

—— Christine Tsai, Founding Partner, 500 STARTUPS

A hilarious, enlightening read for anyone who’s ever been stuck in a conference room. With delightful snark and sarcasm, Sarah cleverly skewers our coworkers for ridiculous behaviors that we would never, ever do. It’s funny because it’s true.

—— Adam Grant, Wharton professor and New York Times bestselling author of ORIGINALS and GIVE AND TAKE

Perfect for anyone who struggles to understand Shakespeare... hilarious and informative, they really bring Shakespeare to life

—— Reality's a Bore

There is a lightness of touch and passages of thoughtful contemplation that befit the season. A perfect stocking filler.

—— Daily Express, Book of the Year

It’s the most unusual and surprising book and I haven’t been able to put it down.

—— Patti Clare , My Weekly

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