Frederick E. Darris II is the Founder & President of Diversified Staffing Group (DSG) and a former executive at General Motors. He is the youngest Sloan Fellow in the history of the MIT Sloan School of Management, holding a Master of Science in Management from MIT, an MBA from Lindenwood University, and a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from the University of Missouri-Columbia. Fred is nationally recognized for his work in leadership development, professional branding, and career advancement strategy. He has mentored thousands of students, professionals, and corporate teams on how to navigate organizational dynamics using his signature formula: PEOPLE + performance + Politics. His content, coaching frameworks, and digital training systems reach audiences across the United States through DSG's website, YouTube channels, and social platforms. Politics 101 is his first published book, blending real-world experience from sports, corporate leadership, and entrepreneurship into a practical blueprint for success. Learn more at: www.DivStaffing.com/DSGPlaybook