Breaking into the Boys' Club
by Shepard, Molly DickinsonFormat: Paperback
Pub. Date: 2009-04-15
Publisher(s): M Evans & Co
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Summary
Breaking into the Boys' Club is the ultimate guide to success for women in business. No matter what stage in your career or what job position you hold, this book offers you practical, relatable ways to evaluate your work style and workplace culture in order to better understand behavior that may be holding you back from advancing in your field.
Author Biography
Molly D. Shepard is founder and president of The Leader's Edge, an organization that promotes the advancement of high-level executive women. Jane K. Stimmler is CEO of The Marketing Edge, a marketing consulting and communications firm. Peter J. Dean is a lecturer at The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and author of eight books.
Table of Contents
| Acknowledgments | p. ix |
| Preface: Confidential to Women | p. xi |
| Introduction: What's Holding Women Back? | p. 1 |
| Deliver the Right Message: Communicate Clearly and Get Your Ideas Heard | p. 15 |
| Make the Connection: Network Strategically to Advance Your Career | p. 38 |
| Sell Your Strengths: Distinguish Yourself through Self-Promotion | p. 68 |
| Learn the Rules, Play the Game: Navigate the Politics of Your Corporate Culture | p. 87 |
| Make the Most of a Mentor: Maximize Your Mentoring Relationships | p. 105 |
| Maintain Your Balance: Take Control of Your Work and Life | p. 125 |
| Present Yourself with Impact and Presence: Influence Others with an Enhanced Appearance and Manner | p. 143 |
| Keep Your Career on Track: Set Goals and Manage Your Success | p. 164 |
| Special for Women of African Descent: Leveling the Playing Field | p. 185 |
| Afterword: The Future: A Third Face of Leadership | p. 201 |
| Appendix: A Man's Perspective: Men Must Be Part of the Solution, Not the Problem | p. 205 |
| Further Reading | p. 209 |
| References | p. 215 |
| About the Authors | p. 217 |
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