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3.33 AVERAGE
3.33 AVERAGE
reflective
medium-paced
I think a lot of this book has shifted to obsolete with a younger generation coming in. She literally gives advice to dye your hair and cut it shorter as you become more successful. I have more grey-haired thirty something friends than ever before!
There are some ideas that could be useful so I wouldn’t throw out the entire book. But it’s only going to get more out of touch.
There are some ideas that could be useful so I wouldn’t throw out the entire book. But it’s only going to get more out of touch.
heavy heavy misogynistic vibes in this book. don't be a girl, don't smile, don't wear accessories/makeup, don't have long hair, like seriously??
they try to pretend it's not a book about become more like a man in order to succeed, since being a woman is such a big set back, by playing on the girl vs woman difference but it makes 0 sense.
maybe, maybe, women should've have to stop being themselves & conform themselves to men standards, just to be viewed as equal to them ?
why put the burden of change on women, instead of addressing the systemic corporate issues that prioritizes and values only one style of behavior & leadership?
maybe femininity shouldn't be something to fix, and masculinity an ideal ?
im sure there are some useful tips in this book, but the overall gross blaming tone makes it impossible to read in its entirety
they try to pretend it's not a book about become more like a man in order to succeed, since being a woman is such a big set back, by playing on the girl vs woman difference but it makes 0 sense.
maybe, maybe, women should've have to stop being themselves & conform themselves to men standards, just to be viewed as equal to them ?
why put the burden of change on women, instead of addressing the systemic corporate issues that prioritizes and values only one style of behavior & leadership?
maybe femininity shouldn't be something to fix, and masculinity an ideal ?
im sure there are some useful tips in this book, but the overall gross blaming tone makes it impossible to read in its entirety
Good info. Lost me toward the end with very boomer perspectives.
Got this book as a coaching gift. Being not a big fan of books with similar titles, I gave it a shot and it was useful. I honestly think it can be read by both women and men who feel they need some career advancement tips. Get yourself a physical copy for note taking; do the test; read the chapters only advised based on the test results - which can also be just 2 or 3 chapters only (=efficient)
This books also reminded me that work is largely about “acting professionally” with the word “acting” playing an important part. Quite often I find myself an other 20-35 years old trying hard to be “truly ourselves” at work and then being frustrated for not being heard, appreciated, taking seriously, blaming organizations and leadership for being too outdated etc. While there is so much for us to “act on” - with acting not meaning pretending, but rather knowing the rules of how humans work and acting our way through it.
This books also reminded me that work is largely about “acting professionally” with the word “acting” playing an important part. Quite often I find myself an other 20-35 years old trying hard to be “truly ourselves” at work and then being frustrated for not being heard, appreciated, taking seriously, blaming organizations and leadership for being too outdated etc. While there is so much for us to “act on” - with acting not meaning pretending, but rather knowing the rules of how humans work and acting our way through it.
slow-paced
reflective
fast-paced
funny
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reflective
fast-paced
In "Nice Girls Don't Get the Corner Office", published in 2014, Lois P. Frankel explains 101 mistakes that women make and gives coaching tips to each of the mistakes. While there definitely were lots of take aways, the rather short and keypoint like structure was not tangible and I had difficulties to keep in mind what she said.
Read 7/8/2024 - Audio and paperback
There is a lot packed into this book. Frankel presents us with 133 "mistakes" we may be making in the workplace in short chapter format and provides coaching tips at the end of each chapter. While I generally agree with most of what she's saying, there were some mistakes that I questioned or disagreed with, for instance, pregnancy. Deciding when to report your pregnancy to your boss is absolutely your choice, no disagreement there, but she goes on to say when you tell them you're pregnant, also assure them you are not expecting leniency and that you will continue to deliver and perform to your regular standards. I don't know how any woman can promise that. Feels to me like she'd be setting herself up for failure. Maybe this part just hit me the wrong way, even though I'm not of child-bearing age and does not affect me in the slightest.
I think this books is more geared towards women who are still climbing the corporate ladder, unlike someone like me, who has achieved what I want in my career. The key elements I'm taking from this book are to create and maintain my personal brand, utilize social media in ways that benefit me, my team and my company, and doing more to speak up and take credit for my ideas and accomplishments. I may not be climbing the ladder, but I still want to be recognized and fairly compensated for my work. I would definitely recommend a read through.
There is a lot packed into this book. Frankel presents us with 133 "mistakes" we may be making in the workplace in short chapter format and provides coaching tips at the end of each chapter. While I generally agree with most of what she's saying, there were some mistakes that I questioned or disagreed with, for instance, pregnancy. Deciding when to report your pregnancy to your boss is absolutely your choice, no disagreement there, but she goes on to say when you tell them you're pregnant, also assure them you are not expecting leniency and that you will continue to deliver and perform to your regular standards. I don't know how any woman can promise that. Feels to me like she'd be setting herself up for failure. Maybe this part just hit me the wrong way, even though I'm not of child-bearing age and does not affect me in the slightest.
I think this books is more geared towards women who are still climbing the corporate ladder, unlike someone like me, who has achieved what I want in my career. The key elements I'm taking from this book are to create and maintain my personal brand, utilize social media in ways that benefit me, my team and my company, and doing more to speak up and take credit for my ideas and accomplishments. I may not be climbing the ladder, but I still want to be recognized and fairly compensated for my work. I would definitely recommend a read through.