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"First things first: There will be no man shaming in That's What She Said. A recent Harvard study found that corporate "diversity training" has actually made the gender gap worse--in part because it makes men feel demonized. Women, meanwhile, have been told that closing the gender gap is up to them: they need to speak up, to be more confident, to demand to be paid what they're worth. They discuss these issues amongst themselves all the time. What...
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"Working women today are better educated and more well qualified than ever before. Yet men still predominate in the corporate world. In The Confidence Code, Claire Shipman and Katty Kay argue that the key reason is confidence. Combining cutting-edge research in genetics, gender, behavior, and cognition--with examples from their own lives and those of other successful women in politics, media, and business--Kay and Shipman go beyond admonishing women...
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"A paradigm-shifting study of neurodivergent women-those with ADHD, autism, and other sensory processing differences-exploring why these traits are overlooked in women and how society benefits from allowing their unique strengths to flourish As a successful, Harvard- and Berkeley-educated writer, entrepreneur, and devoted mother, Jenara Nerenberg was shocked to discover that her "symptoms" that were only ever labeled as anxiety were considered autistic...
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Regardless of your age, gender, industry, or company size, you will eventually need to exit from your business. How well you exit is largely dependent upon how well and early you plan. This book is meant to help prepare you and your firm for an exit based on your own terms.
Your business exit will likely be the biggest financial transaction of your life, and for the majority, you have one shot at doing it right. The tools and checklists in this...
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A guide for ambitious women who want to succeed without losing themselves deconstructs the double standards that label and hold back women, sharing anecdotes and strategies for sidestepping regressive stereotypes, cultivating confidence, and balancing personal and professional values.
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"The essential book every workplace novice needs--a smart, practical, and fun guide to help them navigate the minefield of personalities, learn to work with their boss, identify priorities, and ultimately kick butt at their first job."--from publisher's description.
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Speak Out, Step Up, Act Now. Not only do we need more female leaders at the top, but we need more women at all levels of business, government, and nonprofits to step up, there's no time to waste. The problem, says Helene Lerner, isn't so much that women lack confidence but that they misunderstand what confidence really is. True confidence isn't fearlessness; it's having the courage to jump in even when your knees are shaking. Any woman who waits until...
9) Moms Mean Business: A Guide to Creating a Successful Company and Happy Life as a Mom Entrepreneur
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There are 9 million women-owned businesses in the United States; they account for $1. 3 trillion in revenue. American women are starting businesses at a rate twice that of men. Most of these women are also moms. What does it take to be successful as both a mom and as an entrepreneur? Moms Mean Business gives existing and potential mom business owners the encouragement, advice, and healthy dose of "how-to" they need. In this helpful guide, you will...
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How can women become effective leaders in large organizations without sacrificing who they are, as women and as mothers? This book answers the question: They should live out the 10 characteristics of today's winning leaders. These characteristics - compassion, honesty, and authenticity, for example - were once seen as feminine weaknesses in the command-and-control corporate world. But today, in an inclusive and connected world, they define the leader...
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Man and Superman: A Comedy and a Philosophy Bernard Shaw - Shaw began writing Man and Superman in 1901 and determined to write a play that would encapsulate the new century's intellectual inheritance. Shaw drew not only on Byron's verse satire, but also on Shakespeare, the Victorian comedy fashionable in his early life, and from authors from Conan Doyle to Kipling. In this powerful drama of ideas, Shaw explores the role of the artist, the function...
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Do you have any idea how powerful you are?
On some level, you do. You know it in your very cells-what you're capable of on this planet; what you can do and who you can become. But all too often, women are asked to give away their power, to play by someone else's rules, and to turn away from their potential. That stops today!
EPIC! The Women's Power Play Book will help you unravel that conditioning and reclaim your destiny. Learn to create a life...
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To realize your business dream and succeed wildly on your terms, you need a damn attitude and a DAMN plan. As you work your DAMN plan, you gain confidence and resolve by tracking, analyzing, and understanding the impact of your decisions and your actions. If you are an existing business owner or have been dreaming of becoming an entrepreneur and are willing to do what it takes, this is the book for you.
The DAMN Plan is laced with stories, reflections,...
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"#YouCan" offers a very different and refreshing perspective for women compared to mainstream advice that suggests women should learn how to "work with difficult people" or "reduce their stress". It is a compelling and comprehensive guide that empowers women to liberate themselves from draining and toxic workplaces, spearheaded by a seasoned female leader, Ela Karahasanoglu. Crafted for professionals at all stages-from newcomers to seasoned pros-this...
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Does the only way to achieve gender equality at work lie in accepting the natural and unchangeable differences between men and women? Or is acceptance of difference a blind alley - and a means of perpetuating the very inequality at stake. Psychologists Binna and Jo Kandola show how today's gender inequality stems not from biology or evolution but social constructs, viewpoints and bias. Using historical, sociological and psychological perspectives,...
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Women experiencing menopause make up one fourth of the workforce. And yet, less than one percent of businesses have any support or policies in place for these women. "Working Through Menopause" highlights menopause as a workplace issue-not just a woman's issue-that impacts employees, businesses, and the bottom line.
Women over the age of 50 are one of the fastest growing demographics in the workplace. Understanding their unique challenges will help...
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From the outside, you have it all: the advanced degree and fulfilling career, the loving family and nice home. But inside, it's a different story. Student loans and credit card debt still follow you around, and living paycheck to paycheck feels like you've missed an important memo only your financially free counterparts received.
You're relying on the next promotion and big raise to feel better about your finances, but what if making more money...
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We Don't Want Much Out of Life. We Want More. 32 women across eight decades answer the same seven questions. You will be amazed at how women in seasons of life answer these profound questions. You will learn and laugh out loud. Other stories will touch your heart and take your breath away. No matter where you are on your path, let these stories remind you of what is possible. If you are in a comfort zone or worse, a discomfort zone, you will discover...
20) We Are So Much More: Integrating the 7 Dimensions of Success for Women Leaders to Thrive at Work
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Succeeding in business and in life as a woman is a challenge. Many women, especially women of color, have sacrificed relationships, interests, personal growth, and even their health to advance their careers.
Aster Angagaw is an Ethiopian-American Black woman who put herself through college and eventually became CEO of Healthcare North America at Sodexo and then President of ServiceMaster Brands- both multibillion-dollar companies.
We Are So Much...
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