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How Women Rise: Break the 12 Habits Holding You Back from Your Next Raise, Promotion, or Job by Sally Helgesen and Marshall Goldsmith examines the habits women tend to develop that work in one part of their careers but don't translate well to other parts. Based on their years of experience coaching both men and women as well as research into women and men in the workplace, they've honed in on habits that women tend to adopt that men don't necessarily adopt while also referencing that both men and women develop habits that can stymie their advances in their careers. While there are moments the book feels a bit overly generalized, Helgesen and Marshall readily admit that there are women who don't adopt these habits and men that do. They deal with tendencies and how to address those tendencies rather than absolutes. One thing that sets How Women Rise apart from many self-help books is that it doesn't approach the subject from the concept of the broken or inadequate women. It fully acknowledges that many of the habits women need to change worked for them to get them to where they are even if they don't offer them the platform to move up to the next position. Most women who are looking to rise in the careers, and even those who are self-employed but find they'd like more out of their careers than they're getting, will likely benefit from reading How Women Rise because Helgesen and Goldsmith look at the bad habits from an approachable and honest point of view that gives insight as well as actions to be taken to turn bad habits into good habits.
I read this as part of a women's work group. There's definitely some valuable information in the book, but not a lot of novelty for me as I've read many similar books.
This book was recommended to a good (female) friend who didn't get a job (that went to a much younger, less qualified man) by someone on the hiring committee (after the fact).
I wasn't sure what I was expecting, but as someone who has worked in STEM for like 20 years (OMG), I definitely recognized several of those traits in myself (and of the opposite in my phallo-american coworkers - this is apparently the female version of a book one of the authors wrote earlier, but later realized only applied to). I personally thought they did a good job with the caveats ("obviously this doesn't apply to all women, but"). Because, duh.
I will say I got very, very angry at the entire system, and specific men I work with who benefit from it. Obviously I'd rather the world didn't suck, but in the meantime, I need to get paid, so, I would recommend it to any woman who might need it. (Quick and readable, too.)
I wasn't sure what I was expecting, but as someone who has worked in STEM for like 20 years (OMG), I definitely recognized several of those traits in myself (and of the opposite in my phallo-american coworkers - this is apparently the female version of a book one of the authors wrote earlier, but later realized only applied to). I personally thought they did a good job with the caveats ("obviously this doesn't apply to all women, but"). Because, duh.
I will say I got very, very angry at the entire system, and specific men I work with who benefit from it. Obviously I'd rather the world didn't suck, but in the meantime, I need to get paid, so, I would recommend it to any woman who might need it. (Quick and readable, too.)
At first I thought this was yet another "be more like men" business advice book for women (I'm looking at you, Lean In), but the observations and advice in this book are thoughtful and actionable. Really excited to implement small reminders throughout my work life. Would definitely recommend to friends and colleagues.
So much of what was said in this book resonated with me. The habits are explained thoroughly and illustrated with relatable examples from a variety of sectors - business, engineering, law, marketing, etc. I listened to this as an audiobook in the car on my way to the job I am trying to replace. I am planning to buy a hard copy to work through at a slower pace. Part 3 is a guide to working towards changing your habits. So I already have an idea of what I need to change and how to go about it. Thank you Sally and Marshall.
P.S. most things are a matter of perspective, so here is mine: I am 24 years old and recently completed my masters. It's time to leave my lab on campus and start my career. I am in the process of applying and interviewing. I want to be successful in not only getting a job but in building my career where I land.
P.S. most things are a matter of perspective, so here is mine: I am 24 years old and recently completed my masters. It's time to leave my lab on campus and start my career. I am in the process of applying and interviewing. I want to be successful in not only getting a job but in building my career where I land.
Some parts resonated with me, others definitely did not. Overall very thought provoking.
HIGHLY recommend this to all professional women. You won’t regret it!
This book had lightbulb moment after lightbulb moment for me. Whilst resisting generalisations, it provides an excellent overview of some of the key characteristics women display in the workplace versus men and the habits and behaviours than can hold us back from progressing in our careers. Having worked in a male dominated environment for twenty years, I still seem to have managed to display most of the 12 habits outlined over time. Just being able to recognise those was extremely helpful for me. The book has some great tips and advice and I’d highly recommend it to any woman looking to move forward professionally.
Great lessons and another book to keep on hand to refer back to.