What It Takes: Speak Up, Step Up, Move Up : A Modern Woman's Guide to Success in Business

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Summary: A must read for young women entering the workforce.
Review: Amy writes a very practical guide for women in today's workplace. So many of the situations I could relate to and have been in. I wish I had read a book like this before I entered the workplace and would recommend it to anyone in their twenties & thirties.

She doesn't just rely on her Apprentice experiences, but draws from her pre-TV career and interviews with a diverse group of women. The book left me feeling empowered and ready to stand up & speak up!

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Summary: Have you seen the show....
Review: Have you seen the show? Men backstab and women use their looks - its as old as business itself. Just look at the cover...

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Summary: No substance
Review: I am not sure how Amy would rate as being an expert in this subject. Just to recap, Amy finished 4th in the Apprentice. She was fired after the interview stage. Four highly experienced managers from the trump organization interviewed Amy on a 1-1 basis. All four came back and stated the same thing.. that Amy has no substance. She uses all the right words and talks `the talk' .. but they all stated that there was nothing behind those words.

Most of the book is filled with common sense, everyday items like `Know the power of networking---get connected to the right people'.. really? Wow.. I read that advice in a Dilbert comic. Also ``Dating at work---know the consequences' .. and my personal favorite piece of advice, `No crying in the boardroom' ..

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Summary: This book is "What It Takes"
Review: I highly recommend this book to any woman looking to quickly move-up in her company. Even if you did not follow The Apprentice, this book is a great guide to follow in order to help network, promote yourself, ask for promotions, and prioritize challenges to excel outside of your comfort zone in what is still a male dominated corporate America. If you did follow the show, there are good insights sprinkled in of the much publicized relationships from the show and how best to ward off gossip in the workplace. Though quite young at only 30, Amy Henry shares her varied business experiences from her years of sales and business consulting in the male dominated high tech industry proving her credibility to know "What It Takes".

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Summary: Bravo !! It really works......
Review: I must admit, I normally don't purchase books from people that I have seen on T.V however there was something about Amy's success that made me want to find out how she did it. She is only 2 years older than I am and has accomplished so much.

I truly was presently surprised. Some of the tips that she suggested I had used in my current job and they worked. By the way ladies, schmoozing with the big boys pays off more than you ever thought. They love me and are considering me for an Executive position.

Amy hits the nail on the head with this book and she really teaches you how to play "the career game" so that you can have everything that you have ever wanted.

If you ever wanted to do more in your career, definitely pick up this book. It's a must read.

Amy is proof that these tips work !!

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Summary: This book is a MUST READ for women
Review: I read this book expecting a lot and I got a lot from it. While other books for women, like "nice girls don't get the corner office" tend to go more into analyzing why women act a certain way, Amy Henry's "What it Takes" does not waste time. This was a quick read but I learned so much about how to "play the game." Being a woman in the consulting world can sometime be aggravating since there are many white men at the top who seem to pave the road for other white men. Amy's book tells you how to play the game that you MUST play in order to get ahead and be taken seriously. I used her techniques and have become a key player and have become highly respected by my peers and bosses. The main point that Amy is trying to get through our heads is that we need to play the same game men play to get a head. If we just follow the "rules" and expect others to notice and reward us, we are joking ourselves. We need to stand up for ourselves like men do, and we can succeed just as men do.

This is a great book for younger women just starting their career. I highly reccommend this book.

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Summary: "Amy has what it takes"
Review: I recently completed Amy Henry's " Speak up, Step up , Move Up". The topics and insights that Amy outlines in her book should be a guide not only for women in business but us men as well. Amy's unique insight touched on issues that I face on a daily basis as a sales account executive in the software business. It is energetic and positive in it's message and creates a spirit of self empowerment. I have read many business books over the last few years and will have to rank this one as one of the most practical and powerful books that I have had the pleasure of reading. I would recommend this book to anyone that has a desire to achieve success and confidence in their both their professional and personl life. This is one that you will enjoy!!!

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Summary: Oh Please!!!!
Review: I see that some of the the Donald's worker bees are trying to make a quick buck by using their 15 minutes of fame.
Most of the women on the show were using their sex appeal to sell many of the items. It got to a point that Donald Trump has to say something on the show. Amy uses this technique very well and writes about it in her book.
If you noticed throughout the show, Amy's main goal was getting into Nick's pants the whole time. Way to set your priorites little girl.
To her credit, the only idea she had was to use companies from earlier projects to purchase ad space for the later project. Take a real genius to come up with that one.
I think Amy is successful....... at pulling the wool over everyone's eyes.

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Summary: Practical advise from Amy and other women
Review: This book is more suited to women than men. Amy candidly discusses her successes and mistakes and includes successes and mistakes by other women in corporate America. Some stories are amuzing and humorous. Not as much practical information as Carolyn's book. However, the way Amy has approaches various situations should be helpful for young women that are on their first of second jobs (or just out of college).