You Shouldn’t Have to Kill to Get Ahead Christopher Rivers

Hidden Secrets in Books · Aug 12, 2026 · 20m

What if working hard and playing by the rules still isn't enough to get ahead?

In this episode of Hidden Secrets in Books, Dominic welcomes Christopher Rivers—former Army officer and combat veteran, diplomat, corporate strategist, and author of You Shouldn’t Have to Kill to Get Ahead.

Christopher enlisted in the Army at seventeen and served in both Iraq and Afghanistan. After his first deployment, he earned his degree from West Point, returned to military service, and later completed graduate studies at Georgetown University. His career has taken him from combat zones to diplomacy, corporate…