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3.33 AVERAGE
3.33 AVERAGE
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While it was helpful in places, I often found this book to be judgemental with antiquated ideas of what women can and can't do (for example, there's a section telling the reader to not have tattoos or long hair). There are much better, motivating and uplifting books out there.
3,5.
Goede tips, maar ook erg Amerikaans en corporate ingestoken. En bij het hoofdstuk over hoe je je haar moet dragen (lees: hoe korter hoe beter, want lang haar is meisjesachtig) werd ik even heel woedend. Eigenlijk hetzelfde met nog een paar hoofdstukken. Maar aan andere stukken heb ik wel weer veel gehad.
Goede tips, maar ook erg Amerikaans en corporate ingestoken. En bij het hoofdstuk over hoe je je haar moet dragen (lees: hoe korter hoe beter, want lang haar is meisjesachtig) werd ik even heel woedend. Eigenlijk hetzelfde met nog een paar hoofdstukken. Maar aan andere stukken heb ik wel weer veel gehad.
This was interesting, but I kind of felt like it didn't apply to me. The premise is that women are socialized as children in certain ways that reward us when we are young - little girls shouldn't talk back, boys don't like smart girls, sugar and spice, etc. etc. I can see that that is a valid concern for many women who find themselves in corporate situations where being a docile and demure lady doesn't come with any payoff.
But I think that that kind of socialization is largely a generational thing. I know plenty of women in their 40s and 50s who struggle with this problem and who were blatantly raised this way. Either I wasn't socialized this way or I was too dense to notice. I have always been assertive and confident to a fault, so either her book is becoming outdated, or being a shrinking violet is more dependent on personality than upbringing.
There are a couple of chapters that deviate from this theme and that I probably would need help with no matter when I was raised. I suck at branding myself and there is a chapter on that. It's also good to be reminded of childlike behaviors we may not notice we are doing so we can stop doing them (mine is sitting on my foot, and now I realize it probably does make me look like a cute little girl, not a competent adult).
But I think that that kind of socialization is largely a generational thing. I know plenty of women in their 40s and 50s who struggle with this problem and who were blatantly raised this way. Either I wasn't socialized this way or I was too dense to notice. I have always been assertive and confident to a fault, so either her book is becoming outdated, or being a shrinking violet is more dependent on personality than upbringing.
There are a couple of chapters that deviate from this theme and that I probably would need help with no matter when I was raised. I suck at branding myself and there is a chapter on that. It's also good to be reminded of childlike behaviors we may not notice we are doing so we can stop doing them (mine is sitting on my foot, and now I realize it probably does make me look like a cute little girl, not a competent adult).
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Be like a man but don’t let the men know you are acting like them. Also, here’s what they think of you and how to appease them🥸
I will definitely take some of these ideas on board! I really like the ideas about confidence and taking pride of your work, but also about putting yourself first. I think that this is something that I need to work on so I have added these notes to my work desk.
I really enjoyed this book. As someone who definitely suffers from "too nice" syndrome, alot of these tips were helpful and relatable. I came away from this feeling empowered and ready to move into management.
I would highly recommend to women in male-dominated industries and occupations. It would not be as beneficial to women who work predominantly with or for other women.