[ptero]

There are plenty of good books, but IMO the problem with Bob (and the thing to keep in mind not to become one) is that when the company tried to help him, he not only resisted, but effectively sabotaged this.

Books are good, but if you are new at the company or do not know how it works, find a few more senior folks who are doing well and ask them for advice. Run your architecture / solutions past them, ask for opinions, etc.

I think a vast majority of folks fired like Bob just did not listen to strong, non-subtle signals from the company trying to prevent the firing. My 2c.