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Summary: Excellent reading for any woman serious about her career
Review: Having worked in the hi tech industry for almost 10 years now, with all the ups and downs, many of the insights by Frankel are accurate and many are really lessons to pick up from. A must read for any woman keen on making personal changes to fit better in any corporate environment.
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Summary: Sexual Sabotage
Review: How to undo years of socialization of gender roles while working in business? This is a dilemma that women are facing as they push on the glass ceiling. What if the glass ceiling were as much self-created as part of corporate culture? These are some of the issues that Lois Frankel attempts to address in "Nice Girls."Her analysis of gender training (such as Nice Girls Aren't Loud) are pretty much what I heard as a child. Yet...what a delicate line women must walk, as being tough is interpreted as bitchiness instead of hard-headed business savvy. So here's the problem; Frankel advises worrying less about being liked, advises apologizing sparingly -- not profusely and frequently, but that isn't the same as permission to have a take-no-prisoners attitude. While occasionally being disliked is going to be hard on women who work cooperatively and not in a hierarchical manner, Frankel explains why niceness may short-circuit the path to a deserved top spot. While Frankel's book has excellent advice about avoiding subtle but destructive body language and practices like apologizing and making declarative statements into questions, as well as failing to blow one's own horn as needed, there are other books that explain the male-dominated playing field such as "Hardball for Women." It's not enough to understand our own failures to mesh into a world where men pretty much make the rules, it's also important to understand the rules thoroughly. "Rules favor the rulemakers, and when they don't, the rules are changed." Look at the troubles of Carly Fiorina and the attitudes towards Martha Stewart to see some of the pitfalls that can trap someone while following the advice in Frankel's book without understanding all the rules or new rules of behavior.
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Summary: Great Corporate Coaching tips for women
Review: I found this book immensely helpful and readable, and a great addition to the field. Dr. Frankel's style is clear and concise and she obviously speaks from a wealth of knowledge and experience. Though the book has just recently been published, I have already found myself recommending it to female clients in my psychotherapy practice who are stalled in their careers. If you're looking for some direct advice and helpful hints about how to get ahead in the corporate world, this is the book for you.
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Summary: Frankel tells it like it is.
Review: I hate to admit it but Dr. Frankel is right on with her observations of what it takes to succeed in the corporate world. This book is as close to having a personal coach as you can get. Even if you take only half of what she says you'll be twice at likely to be more competitive in the workplace.
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Summary: Amazing turnaround
Review: I have already recomended this book to all my close friends. Within one day of using a few techniques learned from this book, I noticed a difference with my customers reactions. Male coworkers who are unaware of my efforts in becoming a better business leader, had noticed changes and complimented me TWO DAYS after I started! One coworker whom I had not seen in months saw me and said, "Wow, you have really grown up". I whole heartedly recomend this book for every woman, no water what occupation.
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Summary: Nice Girls need Corner Offices
Review: I liked the verbal hints when it came to saying statements like questions. I have tried to take up more space in elevators (this is fun! because everyone else moves around you!) But the take up more space hasn't changed much.
I think you should read this book if you can get it used or borrow it the regular price is to much. When you read it take the advice that make sense and use it where you can.
But this book is for women in Business, if you want a touchy, feely book to make you feel more empowered because you are a woman, this isn't it. But it will make you see the mistakes that women make in the work place and simple things you can change.
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Summary: This Book Is Long Overdue!
Review: I loved "Nice Girls Don't Get the Corner Office!" I've been in the workplace for over 30 years, struggling with making myself be heard and taken seriously, especially by men. Dr. Frankel hits the nail on the head with so many of her suggestions! As a woman raised during the 50's, many of the messages I received about how to act in order to succeed, especially in corporations, need to be altered. I particularly related to the following points: "Worry Less About Being Liked", "Never Ask Permission" and "Apologize Sparingly". These speak directly to personal issues for me and by having Dr. Frankel's book on my desk to remind me, its helping me to change some of these very
deeply rooted behaviors. A Must Read for women, especially those who've been around for a few years!
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Summary: This Book Is Long Overdue!
Review: I loved "Nice Girls Don't Get the Corner Office!" I've been in the workplace for over 30 years, struggling with making myself be heard and taken seriously, especially by men. Dr. Frankel hits the nail on the head with so many of her suggestions! As a woman raised during the 50's, many of the messages I received about how to act in order to succeed, especially in corporations, need to be altered. I particularly related to the following points: "Worry Less About Being Liked", "Never Ask Permission" and "Apologize Sparingly". These speak directly to personal issues for me and by having Dr. Frankel's book on my desk to remind me, its helping me to change some of these very
deeply rooted behaviors. A Must Read for women, especially those who've been around for a few years!
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Summary: Thought provoking and action oriented
Review: I really enjoyed this book. Many of the mistakes that Frankel describes hit very close to home - they were behaviors that I struggle with myself or that I have seen in other women. Frankel's writing is concise, easily digestible and inspired me to make change, while also affirming some of the areas where I am already on-track.
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Summary: A lot of people will find this book helpful!
Review: I think a lot of people (both mean and women), will fin, "Nice Girls Don't Get The Corner Office:101 Unconscious Mistakes Women Make That sabotage Their Careers," by Lois P. Frankel both interesting and helpful. I know I did.
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